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Golden Visa

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Spain's Golden Visa grants residency to non-EU investors who invest 500k EUR or more in real estate, 1 million EUR in shares, or 2 million EUR in government bonds. Includes family members.

Investment
€500k property investment
Processing
3 months
Min stay
1 days/year
Tax rate
24%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo
2,400
Interest
Moderate
Trend
Stable -14%
Demand score59/100

Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes
PR after5.0 years
Citizenship path10 years
Dual citizenshipNo
Remote workYes
Healthcare includedNo
Crypto accepted
Same-sex recognised
RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Spain Golden Visa CLOSED to new applicants April 2025. For existing holders the historic rule was ~1 day (just visit once). Value applies only to legacy holders; programme effectively defunct.

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Highlights

  • Residency for non-EU investors
  • Investment options in real estate
  • Pathway to citizenship after 10 years

What could change

Changes in immigration policy could affect the Golden Visa program.

Official programme page Am I eligible?

Tax Notes

Spain employs a worldwide tax system; residents are taxed on global income.

Last verified: 4/16/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

What to do next

People also ask

Is Spain still giving golden visas?
The Spanish government published the final law on January 3, 2025, giving people 3 months to submit their applications. ¹ So, if you're looking for the answer to the question, "Is Spain's Golden Visa still available?", the answer is no. The main reason the Spanish Golden Visa program was concluded was housing costs.
Is Spain canceling the Golden Visa?
Plans to End Spain Golden Visa Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced plans to abolish the Spain Golden Visa in April 2024, and the decision to suspend the program came after this announcement.
Can Americans move to Spain permanently?
Can Americans move to Spain permanently? Yes, moving to Spain as an American permanently is possible by obtaining a long-term visa and renewing it to achieve permanent residency. After living in Spain for five consecutive years on a valid residence permit, you can apply for permanent residency.

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