Find out all you need to know about the Golden/Investor Visa
The Spanish Golden Visa, also known as the Investor Visa, allows individuals from outside of the European Union/European Economic Area to obtain Spanish residency, which is done through investment into the Spanish economy. This means they are able to live, work or study in Spain with their dependants.
This visa is only valid for one year. During the first year of living in Spain, you must apply for a two-year residence permit.
What are the benefits of a Spanish Golden Visa?
Here are some of the perks of obtaining a Golden/ Investor Visa:
- After the first year, holders have the same basic rights as Spanish citizens, including access to healthcare
- After 5 years of living in Spain, it can result in permanent residency or citizenship
- You are allowed to work
- You can bring along immediate dependants (spouse and children under 18)
What are the financial requirements to be eligible for a Spanish Golden Visa?
An Investor Visa requires an investment.
This could be:
- €500,000 purchase of Spanish property
- €1 million deposited in a Spanish bank
- €1 million invested into a Spanish business
- €2 million invested in public debt securities
What will I need to provide when applying for a Spanish Golden Visa?
The list of documents you require for this visa will differ with personal circumstances. To find out what documents you need please contact us.
However, one document you will always need to provide for a Spanish Golden Visa is a Letter of Intent. We can assist you with the drafting and translation of this important document.Â
You will also need to provide a Spanish Medical Certificate to prove you are of good health, and will not pose a risk to the public’s health.
Does the Spanish Golden Visa allow dependants?
Yes, your spouse and children under 18 are able to come with you. However, you must prove you have the financial means to support them during the visa process.
It may be necessary to provide documentary evidence of kinship between main applicants and dependants. Examples of evidence include Marriage Certificates and Birth Certificates.
As of June 2023, an extra €7,200.00 is required per dependant.
Translation requirements
Core documents such as birth, marriage, ACRO and medical certificates must be translated.
We have an in-house, authorised and approved translation service available for you. The translation is included in our visa application package.
Legalisation requirements
In order to legalise documents, the signatories of the certificates must be authenticated. We can provide the legalisation services you need.
