Your Pathway to European Residency
Golden Visa in Spain
Invest in Your Future: Secure a Residence Permit for Your Whole Family.
- Investments starting at €500,000
- Obtain your investor visa within 2 - 3 months
Advantages of the Golden Visa in Spain
Experience the benefits of Spain's Golden Visa program, offering residency for your entire family, work permits, tax advantages, and a pathway to European citizenship.
Residence permit for the whole family
The following members of the investor's family have the right to obtain the Golden Visa: the spouse of the investor (including a common-law partner), children under 18, and adult children and financially dependent parents
Unlimited stay
There is no obligation to remain in Spain for 183 days a year: one entry into the country during the entire period is sufficient
No tax obligations
You do not need to become a tax resident in Spain, or file a tax return if you remain in the country for less than 180 days.
Minimum documentation and quick obtaining
Minimum package of documents and quick examination of the application (8 business days at the consulate), after which you will receive the investor visa, with the possibility of staying in Spain for 365 days.
Work permit
A residence permit obtained under the Golden Visa program in Spain grants the right to employment in the territory of Spain.
Spanish Nationality and European Access
A Golden Visa in Spain allows you to obtain Spanish nationality after 10 years and provides free movement within the Schengen area for 90 days every 180 days. Staying in Spain for six months before applying for nationality is recommended.
After 5 Years, Your Family can
Live, Work or Study in Any EU Country.
Unlock new opportunities for your family's future. With the Golden Visa in Spain, after five years of residency, you gain the freedom for your family to live, work, or study in any European Union country. Expand your horizons and embrace the limitless possibilities that await you.
Exclusive Benefits
for Diwila Clients
At Diwila, we prioritize your needs and comfort. When you choose to invest in real estate properties starting from €500 thousand, we offer a range of complimentary services to ensure a seamless experience
- Accommodation for the Whole Family:
Enjoy up to 10 days of comfortable accommodation in Spain.
Airport Transfer:
Relax as we arrange convenient transfers to and from the airport.
Professional Assistance:
Our team of experts, including lawyers, real estate agents, accountants, and other specialists, provide professional support at every step of the Golden Visa process in Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Obtaining the Golden Visa in Spain, through real estate investments:
• The sum of the investments must be at least € 500,000. The additional costs of the purchase (taxes, notary and lawyer's fees) are generally 11-12% of the price of the property. The sum of the investments can be distributed in several properties, which reach a total value of at least € 500,000.• If you are the owner of a foreign company, you have the opportunity to make investments through it. Mortgages are allowed in your home country or in any other country outside of Spain.
• In the case of buying real estate to obtain a Golden Visa in Spain, the acquired property or properties can be sold at any time. That is to say, you can sell a property and buy another in exchange. The main condition that must be met at the time of the extension of the residence, is to present a certificate of ownership of real estate worth more than € 500,000.
• Holders of an investor visa (Golden Visa), have no obligation to comply with the minimum period of stay in the country. That is to say, you do not have to stay in Spain 180 days or more a year.
• Nor is it necessary to become a tax resident in Spain. Initially, you obtain a visa for one year, after which you have the right to obtain a residence permit that is issued the first time for two years, and the second for 5 years.
• The Golden Visa in Spain, gives the right to move freely and remain in the Schengen area for 90 continuous days (every 180 per year).
• After 10 years of residence in Spain, investors can apply for Spanish nationality. It is recommended to stay in Spain six months before the application is submitted.
• You and your family have the right to work in Spain from the first day you receive the Golden Visa, and after 5 years, you get the right to live, work and study in any Eurozone country.
• The first year visa is issued for 365 days, the first residence permit, for 2 years, and the next one, for 5 years (if you still meet the requirement of owning real estate with a minimum value of € 500,000).
• You may be denied obtaining a Golden Visa in Spain, as a general rule, only if there are pending criminal records.
• The Golden Visa holder in Spain must visit the country at least once in the first two years, and once again in the next three years.
A Golden Visa is issued in Spain, if the investor meets a series of requirements:
• The entry and legal stay in the territory of Spain is essential;• Age of the investor over 18 years;
• Absence of prohibition of entry to any of the Schengen countries;
• Presence of public or private health insurance policies, in force in Spain;
• Availability of sufficient financial resources to cover the expenses of personal and family life;
• The purchase of real estate must be processed through the property registration office, which certifies your property right.
After the first year, as long as the investment threshold is maintained (having a property or several properties worth more than € 500,000), holders of a Golden Visa in Spain can apply for a two-year residence permit. This residence permit can be extended.In order to do this, you must at least enter in Spanish territory once in the last 12 months (there are no restrictions on the length of stay). You can continue to be a taxpayer in your home country. The granting of a residence permit is made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Spain, and applications will be considered within 20 business days from the date of submission. If during this time, you do not receive a response, your request is automatically accepted.
Spanish nationality is granted to foreign citizens, after 10 years of residence in Spain. In order to obtain Spanish nationality, you must reject the nationality of other countries, and pass the knowledge exams of the Spanish language, history and culture.
In order to obtain a Golden Visa in Spain, you must buy one or more properties with a total value of at least € 500,000. That is to say, you can buy one or several properties as long as they exceed a total of € 500,000. It can be housing, commercial and industrial premises, land, ruined buildings, etc. Own funds must be legal and their sources transparent. For the amount that exceeds the investment threshold, a mortgage loan can be issued.
A residence permit in Spain opens up many doors and expands your opportunities. A European residence permit allows you not only to lead a comfortable life, but also guarantees broad prospects for education, business development and the establishment of new business contacts.When applying for a Golden Visa in Spain, through the company Diwila, our lawyer will help you prepare all the necessary documents.
The company Diwila offers the following services when buying real estate with the aim of obtaining a Golden Visa in Spain:
• Accommodation for the whole family in a 4-star hotel (up to 10 days).• Transfer from the airport.
• Professional assistance at all stages of the process of buying and selling the property in Spain (you have at your disposal: a lawyer, a real estate agent, an accountant, and other specialists).
If the purchase of the properties was made through Diwila, the investor will receive a full refund, for the cost of the accommodation at the hotel. Also, we will help you to know the local infrastructure and public institutions and public bodies, as well as other sites that may interest you (schools, universities, golf clubs, banks, beaches, shopping centers, etc.).
Making a deposit of 10% of the value of the property, guarantees your right to make the purchase of the chosen property. Diwila, offers real estate that meets the requirements for obtaining a Golden Visa in Spain.