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SPAIN GOLDEN VISA
Spain launched its Golden Visa programme in 2013, requiring renewal every 2 years. After 5 years its possible to gain permanent residency and after 10 years, citizenship.
The main advantage of Spain’s Golden Visa is the speed at which a residence permit is issued and the comparatively low cost of renewal.
Spain is naturally compared to its neighbour Portugal and whilst the investment requirement of €500,000 property is now double that of the Portuguese programme there is considerably more choice as to which property can be purchased in Spain, with no restrictions other than the minimum investment limit.
MINIMUM INVESTMENT
€500,000
PROCESSING TIME
3 MONTHS
KEY RESIDENCY BENEFIT
VISA FREE TRAVEL
KEY benefits
Broad selection of property investment available with no restrictions other than minimum investment amount
Short processing time of only 3 months for residency
Extended Global Mobility along with freedom of movement across Europe
Low government fees and low renewal fees
Ability to include family members (married spouse, children of main applicant or spouse under 21 years old, and parents of main applicant or spouse)
Permanent residency available after 5 years, with eligibility for citizenship after 10 years of physical presence in Spain
High levels of safety & security, excellent education opportunities, and robust healthcare
The right to live, work, study, and undertake business in Spain
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Foreign investors who meet the eligibility criteria can obtain a residence permit that allows them and their family members to live, work, and study in Spain, as well as travel freely within the Schengen Area of 26 EU countries.
To qualify for the Spanish Golden Visa, individuals must make one of the following investments in the country:
Real Estate Investment: Purchase a property or properties in Spain with a minimum value of €500,000
Bank Deposit: Deposit at least €1,000,000 in a Spanish bank account for a minimum of three years.
Business investment of at least €1,000,000
Capital Investment: Invest at least €1,000,000 in equity of Spanish companies or €2,000,000 in Spanish government bonds.
WHY SPAIN?
Living standard quality
Spanish residency provides a high standard of living, with low costs for goods and services.
Processing time
Spain is one of the fastest any Golden Visa programmes for gaining residency
Healthcare benefits
All residents have access to the Spanish public healthcare system, which is ranked the 7th best in the world.
Education
Spanish residency gives you access to high standards of schooling, as well as access to many prestigious universities at lower EU tuition fees.
