Rules & Regulations for
Spain Residence by Investment

Application Process

• Submission of Application

  Applications must be made using the prescribed forms and accompanied by the required fees and supporting documents. Applicants may first apply for a Spanish residence visa in their home country, allowing them to reside and work in Spain for one year. Alternatively, if applicants arrive in Spain on a tourist visa, they may apply for the residence permit directly, bypassing the visa stage.

• Issuance of Golden Visa

  Upon approval, the investor is granted a Golden Visa, which allows for residency in Spain. The visa is valid for 1 year initially. Applicants must provide documentary evidence of their qualifying investment as part of the application process. This includes proof of acquiring real estate with a minimum value of EUR 500,000, investment funds, bank deposits, listed company shares worth EUR 1 million, or government bonds valued at EUR 2 million. The authorities will conduct background checks on the applicant to ensure they meet all legal and financial requirements.

• Application for Residence Permit

  Within the first year, the investor can apply for a 2-year residence permit, which is renewable every 5 years as long as the investment is maintained. The residence permit grants access to Spain’s public healthcare and education systems. The permit is renewable for five years, provided that the investment is maintained.

• Pathway to Permanent Residency and Citizenship

  After 5 years of continuous temporary residency, investors can apply for permanent residency in Spain. After 10 years of residency, the investor can apply for Spanish citizenship, provided they meet the necessary requirements, such as language proficiency and integration into Spanish society.

• Citizenship Eligibility

  Residents may apply for Spanish citizenship after 10 years of continuous residence in Spain. However, Sephardic Jews and citizens of Ibero-American countries, Equatorial Guinea, the Philippines, and Andorra may apply for citizenship after two years of effective residence. Dual citizenship is generally restricted in Spain, although certain exceptions apply for citizens of specific countries, such as those in Latin America.