Spain Residency

Investment options
Real Estate investment

Purchase real estate in Spain worth at least €500,000. The real estate can be one single unit or several, with an overall worth of no less than €500,000.

Investment in bonds

This option requires you to invest a minimum of €1,000,000 in Spanish Treasury Bonds. This tends to be a popular option because of the financial security of these bonds.
Invest € 2,000,000 minimum amount towards Government bonds investment.

Bank Deposit

You can invest a minimum capital of €1,000,000 in Spanish companies.
You can invest a minimum capital of €1,000,000 in bank deposits to a Spanish financial institution. New Business Venture
You can invest in a new business in Spain that will offer employment opportunities, contribute to scientific and/or technological innovation and have a relevant socio-economic impact.

Benefits of Permanent Residence Permit

EU residency in 20 days from application submission.
Visa-free access to all 26 Schengen countries and EU countries.
Opportunity to establish a business within a modern and competitive corporate taxation system.
The right to study in any of the Schengen countries.
The right to obtain Spanish Permanent Residence after five years from the date of obtaining residence permits.
The residence permit can be renewed indefinitely every 5 years, without any stay requirements, if you maintain your investment.
Qualifies for citizenship after living in the country for 2 years for Sephardi Jews and citizens of Equatorial Guinea, Latin America, and the Philippines.
Qualifies for citizenship after living in the country for 10 years for other nationals. (Dual citizenship is not allowed in Spain).
The right to live, work, study & make your own business in Spain.
Varieties of investment options, bank deposits, company shares, Government bonds or real estate.
No Language test required to obtain residence.
All ascendants and descendants of the investor can obtain a Golden Visa/Residency Permit, regardless of their age, thus enabling the entire family to benefit from the scheme.
Spain's international schools are increasingly being of a better standard than those in many other European countries.
Invest in a country with a stable political and economic climate.
Full access to the public Spanish healthcare system.
Ranked 5th out of 24 Programs the global residence programs index.
Spain allows dual residency.

EU member since 1986.
Member in Schengen countries since 1991.
Excellent schools with tuition in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Mandarin.
Ranked second highest touristic destination with 82 million international tourists.
Spain is ranked the thirteenth in the list of world economies prepared by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), having close to 110 billion euros.
Tax on Personal income is 19% to 37% - inheritance tax is 7.65% to 36.5%.
High end life quality.
Spain has a great public health care system and is considered one of the best in the world.
Easy to travel between most of the different countries that are part of the Schengen Area.
Community- Spanish people are generally seen as very warm and welcoming.
Climate: Spain has a temperate climate; the sun shines almost 320 days a year.
Cheap cost of living- The cost of living for 1 person is approximately €900 per month.
Spain not only has 5000 kilometers of coastline but also the most blue-flag beaches in the world.
Spain has 82 million tourist visitors every year.
Spain is listed 25th in the United Nations Human Development Index.
Spain has one of the most important economies in Europe.
Spain is the sixth safest country in the world.

Official Name: Kingdom of Spain
Form of Government: Parliamentary monarchy
Capital: Madrid
Population: 46,770,702 million
Official Language: Spanish
Currency: Euro
Area: 505,990 KM2
Education: Pre-Primary to High education - Free for 6-16 years old students - Compulsory and obligatory
Culture: : Spanish- grounded on Pre-Roman and Iberian Culture - Artistic Heritage, - Flamenco Music ad Bullfights
Environment: Mountainous, lowland areas& islands
Health Care: Distinction in Free Healthcare for Spaniards with access to universal healthcare : Spanish National Health System ”SNS”
Taxation: 25-45%
Tourism: Major tourist Destination contributing to the Spanish economy
Weather: Most Diverse in Europe, 3000 Hours of Sun Climate Differs from North to south /East to West
Politics: Stable, Democratic monarchy divided into three branches: Executive, Legislative ,Judicial
Schengen: Member since 2001
Religion: Christian Catholic - Small Communities of non-Christians - High level of secularization

Required documents:

Applicant must be above 18 years old.
Applicant must be in good health.
Successfully pass due diligence check.
Must not have been refused a Schengen Visa in the past.
You will need to submit a copy of your valid passport.
Copy of your birth certificate.
Copy of your marriage or divorce certificates.
2 passport-size pictures.
Demonstrate clear criminal background records.
Filling out the investor visa application form.
You must possess private health insurance with a Spanish company.
Proof of residential address through utility bills or rental contract.
Registration Certificate issued by home country police office.
Sales/purchase contract for the type of investment needed.
Proof of source of wealth: documents providing from where the wealth has been derived.
Proof of source of investment funds: supporting with bank statements for last 12 months, owned properties contracts, etc.
Proof of annual income – Audited accounts for business owners, HR letter, bank account interest, rental contracts, etc.
Proof of payment of the visa fee and all the necessary fees.
All documents submitted must be translated into Spanish by a certified translator and apostilled.

The application process comprises two stages:

In the first phase, applicants apply in their home country for a Spanish residence visa that allows them to reside and work in Spain for one year.
In the second phase, applicants apply for a Spanish residence permit. If they have come to Spain on an ordinary tourist visa, they may apply for the residence permit directly, thus omitting the first phase.
The residence permit applies to the main investor, spouse, or partner (including unmarried or same-sex unions) and all economically dependent descendants.
Residence permits are usually issued after a 20-day consideration period and have an initial duration of two years, renewable for five years upon request, provided that a minimum investment in Spain is maintained by the applicant.