Spain Golden Visa
For investors who wish to become permanent residents.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for a Spain Golden Visa, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
1. Clean Background
- The applicant must have no criminal record or be blacklisted for visa applications with the Spanish government.
- No previous Schengen visa refusals
2. Qualification
- Be a non-EU/EEA country citizen
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Comprehensive medical insurance for yourself and your family
- Be of good character
3. Requirement
- Minimum investment of €500,000 into Spain residential or commercial real estate
- Sufficient funds and healthcare to cover the duration of the stay
- Retain investment for minimum of 5 years.
4. Net Worth
- Demonstrate ability to make minimum investment.
- Demonstrate ability to cover all living costs & healthcare for duration of Golden Visa.
- Account for taxes and fees, such as property transfer tax (6-10% depending on the region) and legal and notary fees (1-2% of the property value).
- Be subject to Spanish income tax on worldwide income.
Application Process:
Applying for a Spain Golden Visa requires:
1. Investment
- Purchase a property/ies with a minimum value of €500,000 in Spain.
2. Documentation
- Identity and civil status documents: valid passport, national ID card, birth certificate, family records book, marriage certificate
3. Property Booking
- Property booking and sign legal services agreement
- Send documents proving the source of the funds (7 days)
- Payment of 10% property price
- Final payment for property purchase (maximum 3 months from initial payment)
- Bank account opening
- Sign power of attorney
- Foreign identity number application
- Client prepares and sends documents needed for golden visa application
- Translation of clients’ documents into Spanish and legalized in embassy
- Client’s health insurance issued
4. Property Purchase
- Property purchase in notary office
- Register property in land registry (takes 3 weeks)
- DHL shipment of documents for golden visa appointment
- Appointment in Spanish embassy in Hanoi
5. Apply for Permanent Residency
- Appointment in police station to request tie card, fingerprints taken
- Pick up 3-year residency card from Spanish police station
Benefits:
Successful Spain Golden Visa applicants can gain the benefits of:
1. Permanent Residency
- Grants 2-year renewable Golden Visa residency.
- Can apply for permanent residency after 5 years.
2. Flexibility
- Invest in either residential or commercial real estate
- Swift processing time of 6-12 months
- No interview
- No minimum stay requirements
- No residency, language requirements
- Travel visa free throughout Schengen Zone.
- Can own or establish a business or set up a company as an intermediary for import-export.
- Access free education & healthcare
3. Pathway to Citizenship
- After 10 years of permanent residency the applicant and their eligible family members can apply for Spanish EU citizenship.
Why Choose ISAFORD Immigration for Your Spain Golden Visa Application?
Make ISAFORD Immigration your choice for:
1. Expert Guidance
- Our team of experienced immigration professionals will guide you through every step of the Spain Golden Visa application process.
2. Personalized Support
- We provide tailored assistance to highlight your unique qualifications and ensure your application standard out.
3. Proven Success
- With a high success rate in securing Spain Golden Visas for our clients, we are committed to helping you achieve your immigration goals
