Golden Visa

Golden Visa in Spain or Schengen Area

The Golden Visa is a type of temporary residence that can be accessed by citizens of non-EU nationality who want to have freedom of movement to spend the time they want in Spain or the Schengen area.

By making an investment in Spain, any non-EU citizen can obtain this residence permit.

Our team has the knowledge and experience necessary to accompany you during the application and investment process. We will help you evaluate the different investment options to choose the one that best suits your particular situation.

Our tax advisory services and legal advice allow us to create multidisciplinary teams to offer you innovative, practical and personalized solutions.

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Benefits of Golden Visa

Obtaining a residence permit
To circulate through the Schengen area without the need for a visa
Access to permanent residence
Family reunification
No obligation to stay in Spain for renewal
No need to acquire tax residence
To maintain and renew this visa, the investor will only have to enter Spain once a year
Valid for 2 years with possibility to renew it indefinitely if the investment is maintained

Invesment Options

An initial investment must be made for a value equal to, or greater, than 2 million euros in Spanish public debt securities, in a period not exceeding 2 months, before the application is submitted

Initial investment for a value equal to, or greater, than 1 million euros, in shares or social participations of Spanish companies or bank deposits in Spanish financial institutions

This investment can be done through the purchase of one or more properties, whether residential or commercial

They must be considered and accredited of general interest

Requirest to Invest

Show that you have sufficient funds to make the required investment and be able to explain the origin of such funds
Have no criminal record in Spain and in the countries where you have resided in the last 5 years
Experience in business or investment management
Have an investment plan
Make the required investment depending on the option chosen
Being over 18 years
Have sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your family, during the period of residence in Spain

Documentatio Required

Valid passport
Photograph
Public or private health insurance with coverage in Spain
Proof of sufficient financial means to support yourself and your family during the period of residence in Spain
For family members, it will be essential to provide the certificates and proofs that prove the bond with the investor (Birth Certificates for children, Marriage Certificates for the spouse)
Documents confirming professional and/ or business activity (such as a job certificate, employment history)
Business and financial plan
Original criminal record certificate
Receipt of payment of visa fees

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