Golden Visa to Spain is an immigration program developed for wealthy people who are ready to invest large funds to the Spanish economy. Among numerous advantages of this method, it is possible to obtain a permanent residence status through a simplified procedure when you do not have to permanently stay in the country.

Status
requirements

  • Purchase of one or more real estate objects in the total amount of € 500,000 or more.
  • A deposit in a Spanish bank or purchasing shares of local companies in the amount of 1 million euros or more for a period of 5 years or more.
  • Sole purchase of government bonds in the amount of 2+ million euros for a period of 5 years.
  • A business project that contributes to job creation, economic or innovation development of the country.

Applicant
Eligibility

  • Not be a resident of an EU country.
  • No criminal record for the last 5 years.
  • No violations of the EU visa policy.
  • Proofs of having funds to secure yourself and your family members.

Advantages
of this status

  • The right to legally stay in the country from 1 to 365 days a year (continuous residence is not required).
  • Employment or individual entrepreneur.
  • Visa-free travels to the Schengen area countries.
  • Legalization of immediate relatives with the right to work.
  • No tax residency for the period of your stay during less than 183 days.
  • Spain is the European leader in the number of granted permits of this type – this fact can be deemed as a guarantee of obtaining.

Residence
permit processing time

Golden Visa is one of the fastest and most convenient methods to obtain a resident status. The visa is usually granted just 1-2 months after documents submission, for a two-year period and is subject to extension. After 5 years, the visa holder has the right to request a permanent residence permit.