Spain Golden Visa

Spain needs no introduction. Its culture, tradition, language (it’s the 4th most spoken language in the world), and food have been long-known and appreciated globally. It is also the world’s 14th biggest economy, a long-standing EU member, and a big domestic market itself. With educated workforce and reasonable cost, it is no wonder that Spain is the 13th largest recipient of foreign direct investment. There are just so many sectors in Spain that investor could invest in. 

It is easy to access the rest of Europe major economy via land: France lies in its north border and the rest of the Europe is easily connected from here. In the south, African continent (Morocco) is only 1 hour away by Ferry. Mediterranean sea lies at its eastern shore. It is a perfect location for investor looking to access these markets to set up a business base.

RESIDENCE PERMIT

AT A GLANCE

Investment from

EUR 500,000

Processing time

1- 2 months

Physical Presence

One short visit per year

Time to Citizenship

10 years

Residence Tax

17-50%

Visa Free Destination for Citizen

189 countries

Benefits

  • Visa free travel within Schengen countries without additional visa and spend up to 90 days per visit. Schengen countries include: Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Greece, Portugal, Belgium, Poland, Malta, Austria, Denmark, Switzerland, Hungary, Spain, Lithuania, Slovakia, Finland, Norway, France, Latvia, Luxembourg, Estonia, Iceland, Slovenia.
  • Spouse, unmarried children and parents who are financially dependent on the main investor or in investor’s custody can be included in one single application.
  • Fast processing time and high approval rate
  • Wide investment options

Investment Options

Purchase of real estate

Min. EUR 500,000

An investor buys residential or commercial properties in Spain with combined value of min. EUR 500,000 + VAT. If they include family members in the application, he investment amount will not increase.

Deposit in a Spanish bank or other recognized financial institution

Min. EUR 1,000,000

Open a bank account or invest in financial assets such as stocks, bonds, investment funds, etc.

Invest in company shares

Min. EUR 1,000,000​

Purchase part of or whole Spanish registered business entity with a minimum value of EUR 1 million.

Purchase government bonds

Min. EUR 2,000,000

Contribute minimum EUR 2 million in government bonds

Open a business

No minimum amount specified

Start a business in Spain that generates employment for the locals, contributes to technological and / or scientific innovation, or has a strong socio-economic impact.