SPAIN INVESTOR RESIDENCY
The Spain residence by investment program was first introduced in 2013 to help the economy back towards growth. It gained great popularity in recent years, providing temporary residence in Spain to thousands of applicants. The Spain Investor resident permit offers 5 investment options, including a popular real estate option. The investor receives a renewable Spanish temporary residence permit which they can turn into a permanent residence after 5 years. After 10 years of residence in Spain, foreigners can apply for citizenship. Spain’s passport is one of the world’s best, with visa-free travel to the U.S. and freedom of movement across Europe.
Location
Europe
Population
47 million
Capital
Madrid
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Spanish
Investment Amounts
- Golden Visa – Public Debt option
- Golden Visa – Real Estate option
- Golden Visa – Shares or bank deposit option
- Golden Visa – Business option
| Investment amount | 1m EUR |
| Application fees | 71.1 EUR per person; renewal 76.36 EUR per person |
| Investment amount | 500,000 EUR |
| Application fees | 71.1 EUR per person; renewal 76.36 EUR per person |
| Investment amount | 1m EUR |
| Application fees | 71.1 EUR per person; renewal 76.36 EUR per person |
| Investment amount | No minimum, but applicant must provide jobs, social & economical impact and be of scientific or technological interest |
| Application fees | 71.1 EUR per person; renewal 76.36 EUR per person |
Application Process
Stage 1 Month 1
Gather documents. Submit visa application, along with application fees.
Stage 2 Month 2
The authority issues a visa within 10 working days for the investor to finalise his investment and provide his biometrics. Upon completing the investment, the investor must submit the application for the residence permit.
Stage 3 Month 3
The residence permit is issued for a length of 1 year, to be renewed for a 2-year permit, then a 5-year permit.