Spain Golden Visa 

Spain’s Golden Visa Program is the ultimate pathway to Spanish residency and (and ultimately citizenship) for investors seeking the chance to live in one of the most visited countries in the world. The real-estate or residency scheme, which has enabled foreigners to purchase property in Spain in exchange for a Golden Visa since 2013, is the sole pathway to economic residency in the country. After purchasing property in Spain, applicants will receive a two-year residency permit, and with it, the ability to travel visa-free throughout the Schengen zones. Through the Spain Golden Visa, Spanish residency is achievable in under three months.

About Spain

One of the most popular countries in the world, Spain is a major EU Member State, which boasts the continent’s top-rated universities, hospitals, and tourist destinations. From the museums of Madrid, to the beaches of Barcelona, Spain holds a lifetime of diverse experiences, entertainments, and cultural delights. Its population of over 41,000,000 million people speak Spanish as a native or second language, with a few also speaking English.

Advantages of Spanish Golden Visa

Residents of Spain enjoy the following benefits through their Golden Visa:

·       The opportunity to live, work, and study in Spain

·       Visa-free entry to the 26 countries in the European Schengen area

·       Investment opportunities available exclusively to Spanish/EU residents, including real estate

·       Minimal residency requirements 

·       Heredity residency

·       The opportunity to become a Spanish citizen

Spain Real Estate Investment

·       Foreigners can receive residency from Spain by purchasing pre-approved real estate in the country. A Residence permit is issued in two and then five-year periods. Successful five-year residents of Spain may apply for permanent residency, so long as they have spent a minimum of half a year in the country for each of those five years.

Spain Golden Visa Cost

·    €500,000 EUR (Real Estate Investment)

Please note that, in addition to the above investment amounts for Spanish Golden Visa, all applicants are also responsible for the following fees:

·    €8,000 EUR (Family Application Fee)

·    €70 (Government Processing Fee)

·    1.0% of the total property price (Conveyance Fees)

Eligibility Requirements for Spain Golden Visa

All applicants for the Spanish Golden Visa must fulfill the following criteria:

·       Be without a criminal history in both Spain and previous countries of residence 

·       Applicants must not have a record of been refused a visa, or denied entry to any EU Member State

·       Demonstrate ability to afford proposed Spanish residency (via bank account info)

·       Main applicant must be age 18 or above

·       Obtain Spanish health insurance (applies to main applicant as well as all dependents)

Eligible Family Members

·    Spouse

·    Dependent children below the age of 18

·    Parents (must be financially dependents on the main applicant)

Spanish Citizenship

·   Spanish Golden Visa holders who fulfill the eligibility requirements and residency conditions may apply for Spanish citizenship after 10 years. If successful, they will receive a Spanish passport; the third most powerful passport in the world.

How to Apply for Spain Golden Visa

Contact MASA Immigration to begin your journey to a Spanish Golden Visa. All applicants must first secure an agent in order to apply for economic residency in Spain. Your agent will help you acquire, assemble, and fill out all of your application materials, ensuring that your application is complete when it is submitted.