Golden Visa Lawyers in Spain
Our lawyers can help with the Golden Visa process in Spain.
Our lawyers can help with the Golden Visa process in Spain.
Our law firm has helped numerous clients successfully apply for a Golden Visa and start their new lives in Spain.
The Golden Visa is the residence permit for Spain with the most benefits and the simplest procedure. With this visa, you and your family can work in Spain straight away.
To do so, you must invest:
There are two ways to apply for a Golden Visa. You can do it from Spain, or from your country of legal residence with the local Consulate. They will grant a one-year residence visa and you can extend this after arriving in Spain.
You can also apply during a 90-day stay as a tourist. In this case, you can apply directly for the residence permit and receive a two-year investor visa.
Applicants, who will need to be non–EU residents, are required to have:
The general procedures is as follows:
Our team of Real Estate lawyers can assist you with the process of purchasing a property, in person or remotely.
The applicant will also need to show that they can financially support their lifestyle.
The main applicant will need to show that they have €27,792.96 annually. This amount increases by €6,948.24 per year for each family member who moves with the main applicant. Typically, this can be proved by showing bank statements or a bank certificate.
Although this program has very rigorous requirements, the advantages of having a Spanish residence are quite extraordinary. Having a Golden Visa for Spain means:
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If you are thinking to apply for the Golden Visa in Spain, contact us for a free consultation of your case and our expert lawyers will help you with anything you need!
The Spanish Golden Visa program has one leading criteria, which is to make an investment in Spain. There are several ways to qualify for Spanish residency via investment. However, the visa applicant must show the following documentation for each of the asset classes.
Real Estate:
The visa application must have a certificate of domains and Land Registry charges. It must also have the deed of sale for any assets that you buy.
Investing in Spanish shares:
The residency permit application via Spain’s stock market requires a declaration from the Investment Registry of the Ministry of Economy. There must also be a certificate from a registered financial intermediary.
Spanish Government Bonds:
For this type of asset, there should be a certificate from Banco de Espana or the financial institution which manages the investment and who are its holders and/or owners. Banco de Espana is the central bank of Spain.
Bank Deposit Investment:
The applicant must provide a certificate issued by the financial institution that states they are responsible for that deposit.
The applicant must provide the immigration officials the following paperwork for the Golden Visa application:
The applicant will also need to show that they can financially support their lifestyle.
The main applicant will need to show that they have €27,792.96 annually. This amount increases by €6,948.24 per year for each family member who moves with the main applicant.
Typically, this can be proved by showing bank statements or a bank certificate.
“The Golden Visa in Spain is for those who want to make a big investment in Spain.”
Once you have the supporting documents and the visa application has been submitted at the Consulate. The administration has up to 10 working days to resolve it. Conversely, if the application is submitted from Spain the administration has up to 20 working days to resolve it.
Yes, the Golden Visa comes with a work permit for you and your family. You can work full time or part-time.
It can be any real estate asset. Some choose to have a home or commercial property, while others use the asset as an income-generating rental property.
The €500,000 investment must not include property taxes, fees or debt. However, you can have a mortgage if you have a €500,000 down payment or deposit.
Your partner or children can apply with you. You must show that you can financially support them. You will need to provide extra paperwork such as marriage or birth certificates.
Unmarried partners who can prove a long-term relationship can also apply as dependants.
Yes, however, you will have to prove economic dependence and single status. Your children must also be enrolled at a university or academy.
You don’t need to reside in Spain to obtain this permit. You just need to visit Spain once during the period of residence. This applies to all the investment programs, including the Golden Visa via bank deposit approach. If you remain in Spain for ten years, you can apply for citizenship and obtain a Spanish passport.
The law allows for investments made through a legal entity located in a territory that is not considered a tax haven.
Yes, the law allows the investment to be made through the acquisition of co-owned property. However, the minimum investment to be made by each person must be €500,000.
When you buy Spanish real estate, you pay tax. The type of tax and its cost depends on real estate asset and the time spent living in Spain each year.
If you spend more than 183 days living in Spain, then your worldwide assets and income will be taxed. If not residing for a long period of time, only taxes relating to property purchase or local assets are paid.
You will be taxed on your worldwide income if you become a Spanish Tax Resident.