Spain Spain Golden Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇪🇸 Spain
Program
Spain Golden Visa
Local Name
Visado de Oro
Type
Golden visa
Status
Discontinued
(ended Apr 3, 2025)
Initial Duration
24 months
Renewable
Yes
(60 mo)
Former residency-by-investment program ended April 3, 2025 via Organic Law 1/2025. Was available through EUR 500k real estate, EUR 1M business shares, or EUR 2M government bonds.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier/Zone | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | -- | EUR 500,000 | $575,000 | -- | Yes | Optional |
| Fund | Business shares/funds | EUR 1,000,000 | $1,150,000 | -- | Yes | Optional |
| Government bonds | -- | EUR 2,000,000 | $2,300,000 | -- | Yes | Optional |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
10 years
Language Required
A2
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
20–60 days
Apply from Abroad
No
📝 NOTES
DISCONTINUED: Program ended April 3, 2025 via Organic Law 1/2025, which repealed residence visas for investors. Existing holders and applications filed before the cutoff remain governed by transitional provisions.
📋 ALSO IN SPAIN
Spain also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (digital nomad visa)