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Madrid, Spain €500,000
Residency
NEW! Invest in this exciting new commercial asset in Madrid and receive a guaranteed buy-back and rental return.
Aparthotel, Property
Program Overview
Golden Visa
Spain
Discover more about Spain’s investor visa options
Spain Golden Visa Programme Has Now Closed
The Spanish Golden Visa programme officially closed in April 2025, following more than a decade of strong demand and thousands of successful investors. While this marks the end of an era, La Vida continues to offer a wide range of alternative Golden Visa and residency solutions across Europe and beyond — including Portugal, Greece, Italy, and more. Contact our expert team to explore your best Plan B options.
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Spanish Golden Visa Overview
Spain launched its golden visa programme in 2013. An investment of €500,000 in real estate will gain family residency. The Spanish investor visa can be renewed every two years. After five years it is possible to gain permanent residency and after ten years citizenship. It is not necessary to live in Spain to retain and renew the residency visa permit.
From €500,000 + costs
Real Estate Investment
Residential/
Commercial
Full Family-
Dependent children
Flexible. No minimum stay
EU Schengen Zone travel access
Spain Golden Visa Resources
Minimum investment of €500,000
Clean criminal record
Open to non-EU applicants
Full family residency
Dependent children
Dependent family members
No minimum stay requirement
No interview
No language test
Residency in EU country
EU Schengen zone travel
Citizenship 10Yr+ residency
Permanent Residency and Citizenship in Spain
It is possible to apply for permanent residency in Spain after living in the country for five years. Citizenship can be applied for after living full time for ten years. Although the temporary residency permit (the golden visa) can be easily renewed without living in the country, the route to both permanent residency and citizenship requires the investor and their family to reside in Spain. For this reason, the Spanish Golden Visa programme is popular with those applicants who either wish to reside full time in Spain or simply maintain a second residency in Europe but without a path to citizenship. Investors looking for potential European citizenship are advised to consider the Portugal Golden Visa programme which has a faster path to citizenship. Spain offers a two year fast-track path to citizenship for nationals from ex Spanish colonies, such as the Philippines and most Latin American countries.
How to get a Spanish Golden Visa
Following an investment of €500,000 into Spanish Real Estate the process for obtaining a Spanish golden visa is relatively straightforward and quick. Applicants, who will need to be non–EU residents, are required to have:
- A clean criminal record
- Sufficient funds and healthcare to cover their stay
- No previous Schengen visa refusals
Spanish Golden Visa Timeline
An overview and illustrative guide to the steps and approximate timelines involved in the Spanish Golden Visa application process. Please note these timelines can vary dependent on individual applications and any complexities involved.
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Step 1
First, contact La Vida for advice on Spain and other golden visa programmes to establish the most appropriate option for you and your family.
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Step 2
Visit Spain to view real estate options and select your investment appointing a lawyer to take care of the conveyancing on your behalf. Through Power of Attorney (POA) the purchase can be completed at the notary in your absence.
3
Step 3
Once the real estate investment is complete you can then apply for the golden visa. This can be done in Spain or from your consulate and typically takes no more than one month for the initial one year temporary visa to be issued.
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Step 4
You are then able to visit Spain to complete the golden visa application and obtain the residency permit, which is issued initially for two years. This can be renewed every five years providing you maintain your investment.
Spanish Golden Visa through Property Investment
After reaching a low in 2015 Spanish property prices have been rising steadily from around €1450 sqm in 2015 to around €1700 sqm in 2022 achieving growth nationally of around 2% each year. However, prices remain below the peak of €2101sqm reached in 2008 and at today’s prices real estate in Spain may offer value going forward. An investment of €500,000 is required to apply for a golden visa. Investors needing our services may wish to check our procedure or read more detail for the golden visa programme in Spain.
Real Estate Investment Spain
A few examples of our real estate options for residency investment in Spain.
Madrid, Spain 
Barcelona, Madrid, Spain €500,000
Residency
NEW Guaranteed buy-back and up-front yield. A selection of commercial investment options in various locations across Spain.
Commercial, Property
Costa Blanca, Spain €1,095,000
Residency
Four bedroom, three bathroom villa with stunning views of Mount Montgo, situated in Javea, Costa Blanca North.
Property, Villa
Spain Golden Visa FAQ’s
We have listed below some of the frequently asked questions we receive regarding the Golden Visa in Spain. However it is impossible to cover everything in depth here. Please contact our advisors for further details.
Compare Golden Visa Programmes
Spain is not the only country in Europe offering a golden visa program leading to a residence permit through real estate investment. Visit the pages below for further options.
Greece
Greece Golden Visa
€250,000 + costs
Real Estate Investment
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Travel
Portugal
From €500,000 + costs
Private Equity Investment
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Travel
Apply Citizenship 5 years
Malta
From €99,000 + costs
Investment and Donation
Permanent Residency + Citizenship
Full Family Options
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How Can La Vida Help You?
La Vida has extensive experience of all the Golden Visa programmes in Europe. In addition to Spain we can advise on Portugal, Malta, Greece and Turkey. We also offer citizenship by investment options in the Caribbean. La Vida has extensive global reach with our expert team having helped clients in over 160 countries worldwide.
Why La Vida?
La Vida offers a choice of several golden visas programmes for investment in residency and citizenship
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