Golden Visa Spain

For those considering a move or already living in Spain, the strength of the local passport is a significant factor. A passport's ranking is a global measure of travel freedom, essentially counting the number of destinations its holder can visit without arranging a visa in advance.

Spain has long been a dream destination for expats. With its warm climate, laid-back lifestyle, and high quality of life, it’s the perfect location to call home.For years, the Spanish Golden Visa offered an easy path to residency.

On 3 April, the amendment to Law 14/2013 of 27 September on support for entrepreneurs and their internationalisation came into force, officially ending investment visas, commonly known as ‘golden visas’.

Spain's Golden Visa program, which grants residency to non-EU investors meeting specific investment thresholds, is scheduled to end on April 3, 2025. This decision aims to address concerns about rising property prices and housing accessibility in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona, where foreign investments have reportedly been linked to increased real estate costs.

From April, Spain will discontinue its golden visa programme following approval by the Congress of Deputies last December. This scheme, which granted residency to foreign investors purchasing property worth at least €500,000, has generated over €10 billion since its introduction in 2016.

Spain is the second most visited country in the world, with over 84 million tourists every year. It’s a beautiful country to visit or live in. Gorgeous weather, delicious food, affordable prices, great amenities, and ultra-low taxation (in some regions) appeal to foreigners at large.

The government has granted 573 "golden visas" since April, when the President of the Executive, Pedro Sánchez, announced the end of these residency permits.

The Judicial Efficiency Bill, which includes measures such as fast-track trials for squatter cases and the abolition of 'golden visas', has encountered resistance in the Senate.The legislation was approved by the Congress of Deputies on 14th November but was vetoed by the Senate following a proposal

The Congress of Deputies has approved the bill that brings an end to the so-called "golden visas" – visas introduced during the Mariano Rajoy administration for non-EU residents who invest more than €500,000 in property.The Law for the Efficiency of Justice was approved in the Plenary Session of Con

Our multidisciplinary team at Larrain Nesbitt Abogados (LNA) has attained hundreds of golden visas (and other visas) over the last decade on behalf of our non-EU clients. But what fills us most, is to see clients leading happy and fulfilling lives with their loved ones in Spain. At LNA, it’s not a

Spain's Golden Visa has been a major attraction for foreign investors for years, offering them the opportunity to obtain residency in the country in exchange for a significant investment. However, its future is now in question, with the government announcing it is to be withdrawn a few days ago.

Many countries in Europe - and the rest of the world - are questioning the residency permits granted to foreign nationals for investing in a property or other options. "Golden visas" gained popularity during the European debt crisis, and a decade later the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Portugal, Greece and Malta have ended or tightened the rules regarding their residency permit for investment schemes. Spain has now joined this group, but there are still countries that continue to provide residency for investors.

The Council of Ministers approved removing golden visas for foreigners investing over €500,000 in housing, just one day after the President Pedro Sánchez, announced the decision. idealista/news speaks with Spain's main luxury real estate agents to see what they think. They believe that, although it is a blow for the sector, since it removes an appealing option in some cases, they expect limited damage, since most foreign investors do not invest in Spain to obtain a residence permit. Furthermore, only 0.1% and 0.5% of homes sold to foreigners from 2016 to 2023 received golden visas.

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has announced that the next Council of Ministers this Tuesday will address removing the Golden Visa for foreigners who invest more than €500,000 in properties. During an event on housing in Dos Hermanas (Seville), Pedro Sánchez explained that the Coun

Spain is the second most visited country in the world, with over 84 million tourists every year. It’s a beautiful country to visit, or live in. Gorgeous weather, great food, affordable prices, great amenities, and ultra-low taxation in some regions of Spain appeal to foreigners at large.

Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga were the provinces with the most visas for foreigners who, in 2022, purchased a property worth €500,000 or more, also known as 'golden visas', according to the Government in a parliamentary response obtained by Europa Press. Although the government has not provided

Article written by Bruno Rabassa, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Spain Golden Visa Spain: In recent days, the news that the government could tighten the regulations allowing foreign citizens to apply for a visa after investing in Spain has aroused public and media opinion.

The future of 'golden visas' is under debate in the central government once again. In February, Más País presented a bill to the Spanish Congress of Deputies to eliminate the 'golden visa' for foreign investors who buy a property worth €500,000 in Spain.

Attaining a Golden Visa is one of the most popular methods to acquire a visa and acquire the right to remain and live in Spain (legally).

What is the Golden Visa in Spain? The Golden Visa in Spain, also known as the residence visa for investors, is a temporary permit given to individuals who are not citizens of the European Union (EU) and their families.

In the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis, more than a dozen European countries tried to plug budget deficits with programmes that included home purchases.