Golden Visa: Residency application for investors
If you have made a significant investment in Spain you can take advantage of the Spanish migration scheme for investors.
Check whether your investment fulfills the minimum investments requirements:
Type of investment:
A) Financial assets
- Public debt (€2 million)
- Shares (€1 million)
- Investment funds, investment funds of close-end type or venture capital funds set up in Spain (€1 million)
- Bank deposit (€1 million)
B) Real estate
C) Business projects
There is no minimum investment requirement, they must be of general interest (creation of jobs, social and economic impact on the geographical area where they are made, significant contribution to scientific and/or technological innovation).
Who has to apply for the visa or residence permit?
The investor or his/her legal representative.
What kind of visa or residence permit the investor will be granted?
If you are outside of Spain when the application is submitted you will receive an investor visa.
If you are currently in Spain when the application is submitted you will receive a residence permit.
Where can apply for it?
Visa applications must be made at the Spanish Consulte in the country of origin or residence.
Residence permit applications must be made at the Large Business and Strategic Groups Unit.
Which documents do I need to submit with the application?
- Passport
- Health insurance documents issued by a company operating in Spain.
- Background checks
- Proof of sufficient resources.
- Documents providing proof of the investment. This will depend on the type of investment.
- Public debt: certificate from the financial institution or the Bank of Spain.
- Unlisted shares and equity: statement of investment files with the Investments Register of the Directorate-General for International Trade and Investments (DGCOMINVER)
- Listed shares: document from a financial broker registered with the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) or the Bank of Spain.
- Investment funds: certificate from the fund manager.
- Bank deposits: certificate from the financial institution.
- Property: certificate of property registration and purchase deeds. If the purchase is not formalized yet, a purchase contract legalized by the Notary Public.
- Business projects: a favourable report from the DGCOMINVER
How long does the permit last?
- For real estate assets not formalized: visa/residency permit: 6 months.
- Visa: 1 year
- Residence permit: 2 years
- Renewal of the residence permit: 5 years. Renewal does not require effective residence in Spain.
Can family members join or accompany the investor?
Yes, family members who accompany or join the investor may apply jointly and simultaneously or successively for their residency permit and, where appropriate for their visa.
Family members are:
- the spouse or unmarried couple
- children who are minors or those of legal age being financially dependent on the holder.
- parents in their charge
What other benefits are there?
- With the visa and residence permit, you may live and work anywhere in Spain, including relatives if they meet the expected age for labour regulations.
- Quicker visa and residence permit decisions
- The application for residence permits and renewals extend the validity of the stay or residence status of the applicant until the procedure is terminated.