REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT IN SPAIN
Proof of property ownership is required through a Land Registry certificate within three months before the application.
Spain Golden Visa, introduced by the Spanish Government in 2013, enables non-EU citizens and their families to obtain a Temporary Residence Permit. The permit is also available to spouses and dependent children under the age of 18. The program does not grant access to free healthcare, education, or social benefits, so applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources and health insurance.
No interview, language test, education, or management experience is required.
The Spain Golden Visa can easily be renewed for a further 5 years.
Only one visit to Spain per year is required to maintain the permit.
The Spain Golden Visa allows you free travel to Europe including the 29 Schengen countries.
After you have reached 10 years under the conditions above, you can apply for Spanish nationality.
Spanish Residence permit extends to Spouse and children below 18 years of age.
Work Rights
The Spanish Golden Visa also allows you to stay and work in Spain without applying for another visa or work permit.
The Spain residency permit allows visa-free travel to Europe including 29 countries in the Schengen zone.
The Spain residency permit allows visa-free travel to Europe including 29 countries in the Schengen zone.
*The list of countries is subject to variations depending on each government's policy and so is access to these countries.
To get residency in Spain through investment, you must invest in its real estate market.
Proof of property ownership is required through a Land Registry certificate within three months before the application.
There are government fees to pay in addition to acquiring real estate.
In addition to the required investment, there are other costs for the Spain Residency by Investment Program, which are Citizenship Invest professional fees, documents certifications when applicable, courier fees, and other small disbursements. Please get in touch with us if you wish to receive a detailed quotation outlining all costs.
Client signs Citizenship Invest Retainer Agreement, and pays the retainer invoice to proceed with the next step.
The property selection can be done remotely by the client. However, should the client wish to visit Spain to select the property, the client must apply for a Tourist Visa at the Spanish Consulate in their country of residence or origin.(if applicable)
The lawyers execute the purchase of the property, and all investment documentation is collated.
Property purchase costs and taxes will be payable at this point.
Obtaining the residency visa is subject to furnishing the Property Sale Contract.
All documentation for the Residency Application is finalised.
Once the file is ready, it is submitted to the Government, and the government fees are payable at this point.
Payment of Citizenship Invest Professional Fees is also payable upon file submission.
Once the Government has reviewed the file, officials advise CI whether the applicant has been given Residence Visa approval.
Residence Visa is issued.
Payment of Citizenship Invest’s final professional fees is required to complete the process.
The estimated time for Spain residency by investment visa approval depends on the processing time for due diligence and the individual case.
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The applicant must be over 18 years of age and a non-EU/EEA citizen.
Make a minimum real estate investment of €500,000.
The applicant must have enough financial means to sustain themselves and any family members.
The applicant must have no rejected Schengen Visas.
At Citizenship Invest, we assign a dedicated Document Collection Specialist for each case, streamlining the application process and reducing paperwork. We can also obtain the necessary documents on behalf of our clients if requested. Please note that the following list is for guidance only, not legal advice. After assessing your case, we create a customised checklist for a hassle-free document collection process.
Proof of Address:
Proof of Work and Income:
Bank Statements:
Marriage Documents
Divorce Documents
“Citizenship Invest provided unparalleled counsel and assistance throughout the entire course of my Spain Golden Visa application process. Their preeminent know-how and consummate professionalism engendered an experience that was both seamless and devoid of any undue stress. To anyone with aspirations of investing in Spain and obtaining residency, I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend their peerless services.”
“With Citizenship Invest, obtaining the Spanish Golden Visa was a dream come true." My family now enjoys security and access to the European Union thanks to the program. We are currently enjoying a higher standard of living in Spain while continuing to expand our global business interests.”