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Spain Investment Residency Program

The Spain Golden Visa is a residence permit that foreigners can obtain in exchange for investment. It was launched in 2013.

Investment options include purchase of real estate, government bonds, or shares of Spanish companies; deposit money in a Spanish bank; or investment in a business or units of investment funds.

The minimum investment is €500,000.

Investors don’t have to take language and cultural exams. Besides, they are not required to live in Spain, and the law allows them to rent out the purchased property.

To maintain residency, the investor must keep the investment.

The investor can obtain permanent residency after living in Spain for five years. After five more years, they can apply for citizenship, though they must renounce their other passports.

Benefits of the Spain Golden Visa

1. Visa-free travel to the Schengen countries

Greek residents can spend up to 90 days out of 180 in any Schengen country without a visa.

2. Residence permits for the whole family

The Golden Visa covers the investor’s spouse, unmarried dependent children, and dependent parents, allowing the entire family to obtain Spanish residence permits.

3. No requirements for language proficiency, education or business experience

Applicants are not required to prove Spanish language proficiency, submit educational diplomas, or show business experience to qualify for the visa.

4. Moving to Spain and creating a “safe haven”

Golden Visa holders can enter Spain at any time, even during travel restrictions, providing a secure option in emergencies.

5. No residing requirements for Golden Visa holders

Neither the investor nor their family members are required to live in Spain to maintain residency. The only obligation is to visit Spain when it’s time to renew the residence permit.

6. Access to European education and healthcare

Investor’s children can attend Spanish schools and universities, both private and public. The whole family can access Spain’s high-quality healthcare system, as well as medical services in other Schengen countries.

7. Working and doing business in Spain

Investors and their family members can obtain work permits in Spain. Entrepreneurs can transfer existing businesses or establish new companies in Spain.

8. EU citizenship in 10 years

An investor can obtain permanent residence after five years of living in Spain. After an additional five years, they can apply for Spanish citizenship.

9. Citizenship for newborns in 1 year

A child born in Spain to Golden Visa holders can become a Spanish citizen after living in the country for just one year, greatly reducing the standard 10-year naturalisation process.