Spain Golden Visa | Spain Investor Visa

The following documents will be required when applying for a Golden Visa in Spain:

Spanish Golden Visa Program Application Form

• Proof of sufficient income to support you and your family when living in Spain

• Proof of no criminal record through police records (documents must be issued within three months before the application is submitted)

• Documents proving the possession of private or public health insurance in Spain

Requirements for Spain Golden Visas (Real Estate investment route)

If you have bought property in Spain, you must provide proof of acquired ownership of the property via a Land Registry certificate within the three months before the application is submitted. This certificate must include the purchase amount which can not be under €500,000. If the purchase of the property has not yet been register by the Land Registry, individuals may submit proof with the documents used for the purchase, along with providing proof of payment.

Suppose the purchase of real estate has not been finalized. In that case, you can submit the preliminary contract including a down-payment and a letter or document from a financial institution in Spain to prove availability of funds required.

Spain Investor Visa Requirements 

• If investing in the Spanish Government Debt:

A certificate from a financial institution or the Bank of Spain proving you are the sole owner of the investment for at least five years.

• If investing in stocks or shares in a Spanish company:

A statement of the investment from the Spanish Registrar of Investments of the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness.

• If investing in quoted shares:

Proof of your investment with a certificate from the financial intermediary, registered at the Bank of Spain or the Spanish National Stock Market Commission.

• If investing in a bank deposit:

A certificate from the financial institution you have used stating you as the sole owner of the bank deposit.

Can I Get a Loan to Apply for the Spain Golden Visa?

You cannot apply for a Golden Visa for Spain if the money you acquired is through a loan. The initial investment must be made in full with your own funds, and the investment but be solely owned by yourself. Nonetheless, loans and other financing options can be used if going down the real estate route but only if the property investment is worth over €500,000, so that the remaining amount (above the €500,000) may be covered.

Can I Make a Joint Investment to Get a Spanish Investor Visa?

Yes, joint investments can be made to obtain a Spain Investment Visa, however, the investments must meet the requirements. If a property is purchased between two investors, each individual has to pay €500,000 (as is the minimum requirement) in order to pass eligibility criteria for the Spain golden investment visa. Individuals will not qualify for the golden visa residence permit if investments are split into lesser amounts among themselves.

How to Apply for a Golden Visa in Spain?

If you have chosen any of the investments methods listed above, you can go ahead and submit your application for the golden visa to the nearest Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your country. The investment does not need to be finalized, however you must be committed to making the investment at the time of application. 

You can apply by yourself or through an authorized representative, such as Citizen Lane. When applying for the Spanish golden visa and submitting, you must have the required documents as listed above.

While you don’t have to be in Spain to apply for the Golden visa, you will very likely have to travel there to manage your investment before the visa application. After officially obtaining the golden visa, you will have to travel to Spain to get your residence permit.