Spain

LatAm HNWIs (2-year Spanish citizenship pathway). Expats using Beckham Law for 6 years of 24% flat tax. High-net-worth investors with €1M+ in financial instruments.

Mobility score

10/10

workbook layer

Visa-free

189

destinations

Passport tier

Elite (185+)

Programme detail from the September 2026 data release

Last updated: September 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Minimum investment

$1.1M

Investment type

Government securities (€2M) / Corporate investment (€1M) / Bond / Deposit / Business

Timeline

3–5 months

Physical presence

Visit required for biometrics or interview at consulate/immigration office

Best for

LatAm HNWIs (2-year Spanish citizenship pathway). Expats using Beckham Law for 6 years of 24% flat tax. High-net-worth investors with €1M+ in financial instruments.

Key benefits

🚨PROGRAMME CLOSED TO NEW APPLICANTS as of 3 April 2025 (Organic Law 1/2025). All investor residence routes under Articles 63-67 of Law 14/2013 were abolished, not only the real estate route. Applications submitted before the cutoff may continue under the previous rules, while valid existing investor visas and residence permits remain valid and may be renewed under the rules applicable when the initial authorisation was granted. Spain currently has no dedicated residence-by-investment or Golden Visa programme for new applicants. Alternative immigration routes include the Non-Lucrative Visa, Digital Nomad Visa, EU Blue Card and qualifying entrepreneur routes.

Limitations / notes

PROGRAMME FULLY CLOSED to new applicants as of 3 April 2025 (Organic Law 1/2025)
All four investment routes eliminated — not just real estate
Only pre-cutoff applicants/existing holders can renew
No new pathway to Spanish residency via investment currently exists
Alternatives: Non-Lucrative Visa, Digital Nomad Visa, EU Blue Card, entrepreneur visa

Passport strength

Mobility score

10/10

Visa-free

189 destinations

Tier

Elite (185+)

Schengen access; UK: Yes; USA: Visa-free (ESTA); 189 visa-free destinations

Spain

Lawful residence

Spain Golden Visa

Programme detail from the September 2026 data release

Key benefits

Limitations / notes

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