ENDED April 2024 for real estate. Still available via business investment €1M+
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Take the Visa Wizard → Browse PropTren Map →The Golden Visa (Investor) is one of Spain's primary residency routes for investors and high-net-worth individuals. ENDED April 2024 for real estate. Still available via business investment €1M+
This visa is designed for non-EU citizens. No income threshold — investment-based pathway.
After 5 years on this visa, you qualify for permanent residency in Spain. Citizenship becomes available after 10 years of continuous residence.
Beckham Law applicable.
Holders pay a flat 24% rate.
Important: No physical presence required — only 1 day/year in Spain to maintain visa.
Transfer funds + acquire approved asset
Initial 1-year visa
Get TIE card
No 183-day requirement
The total cost of obtaining the Golden Visa (Investor) ranges from €6,500 to €15,000, depending on lawyer choice, document translation needs, and country-specific fees.
Yes — the Spain Golden Visa allows family members to be included as dependents.
The Spain Golden Visa is renewable and leads to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Spain.
Citizenship is available after 10 years, subject to language exam (typically A2-B1) and integration interview.
This pathway is therefore valuable not only for relocation but as a long-term route to EU citizenship and freedom of movement across the Schengen area.
€1M+ in business investment (real estate route ended April 2024). OR €2M in Spanish government bonds. OR €1M in Spanish company shares. Clean criminal record. Available to non-EU/EEA citizens.
No income requirement — this is an investor pathway requiring capital investment instead.
Beckham Law applicable. Flat tax rate of 24%. No physical presence required — only 1 day/year in Spain to maintain visa.
Typical processing time is 20-60 days from submission. Plus 2-6 weeks for document preparation beforehand. Account for additional time at consulate appointments and post-arrival residency permit processing.
Application fee: €1,500. Lawyer assistance (recommended): €5,000 on average. Total: €6,500-€15,000 including all fees, translations, and apostilles.
Yes — after 5 years of continuous residence under this visa, you qualify for permanent residency. Citizenship is available after 10 years.
Yes. Spouse income requirement is typically covered. Each child adds 0% to the income threshold.
Real estate route ENDED April 2024 — old applications are grandfathered. Currently only business/bond/equity routes available. Investment must be maintained throughout residency period
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