Golden Visa Spain

Spain is currently one of the most attractive countries to live in. It has it all—from amazing food and excellent weather, to modern infrastructures and a vast array of social services for citizens and residents. Furthermore, its relatively inexpensive cost of living, along with professional talent from all over the world, make the country highly appealing to foreign companies. As a foreign investor in Spain, you may be entitled to a special residency permit called the Golden Visa.

The Golden Visa in Spain is a residency permit granted by the Spanish government through the ‘Law of Entrepreneurs’ to boost investments in the country. By offering this visa, the Spanish government seeks to attract foreign capital, facilitating legal residence for investors in Spain.

Law 14/2013 of September 27, on support for entrepreneurs and internationalization, stipulates that “foreign non-residents who intend to enter Spanish territory in order to make a significant capital investment may apply for a stay visa, or in its case, residence for investors.”

At Delvy Law & Finance, we have a specialized team of attorneys with more than 10 years of experience in the creation of companies in Spain. We offer personalized and comprehensive services to companies who want to set up their operations in Spain, as well as investors who want to invest their capital in our country.

The Benefits of a Golden Visa in Spain

There are many types of visa permits in Spain. Obtaining a Golden Visa in Spain provides you the following benefits:

• Legal status to enter and remain in Spain for at least one year as a resident visa holder.
• The applicant and their family are not obligated to prove that they have been in Spain for at least six months, not even in the case of renewals.
• The Golden Visa in Spain can be applied to the applicant’s direct family.
• Being possible to travel and move freely throughout the Schengen zone.
• Possibility to renew the Golden Visa for two more years.
• The applicant could maintain their residence and fiscal criteria as is. In other words, maintain their legal tax regime outside of Spain.

Who Can Apply for a Golden Visa in Spain in 2023?

You can request authorization for a Golden Visa in Spain if you meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Bank deposit investments in Spanish entities or shares in Spanish companies for a value equal to or greater than 1,000,000 euros.
• The purchase of real estate in Spain if the investment exceeds 500,000 euros.
• Purchase of public debt for a value equal to or greater than 2,000,000 euros.
• Carrying out of business projects in Spain that are accredited as those of general interest. These projects must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Investments with socioeconomic impact in the region.
  • The creation of jobs.
  • Significant contributions in science or technology.