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Spain Residency Routes
Golden Visa closed, non-lucrative and entrepreneur routes remain
Spain terminated its Golden Visa in April 2025. Residency is still available through the non-lucrative visa for passive-income applicants and the entrepreneur/highly-qualified professional routes under the Startups Act.
Timeline
3–6 months
Visa-free access
189 destinations
Residence required
183+ days per year for the non-lucrative visa
Family included
Spouse and dependent children
Investment routes
Ways to qualify
Non-lucrative visa
$45k
Proof of sufficient passive income and savings; no work in Spain permitted.
Digital nomad visa
$35k
Remote employment or freelance income from outside Spain, with a reduced tax regime available.
Why it works
Program highlights
- Full Schengen residency with a genuine path to citizenship in 10 years (2 for some nationalities)
- Non-lucrative visa requires income, not capital investment
- Digital nomad visa available under the Startups Act
- Excellent healthcare, schooling, and connectivity to the Gulf
Tax position
Spanish tax residency applies at 183 days; Beckham regime may apply to qualifying employees
Do you qualify
Eligibility requirements
- Proven passive income of roughly €30,000–€40,000 per year for the non-lucrative route
- Private Spanish health insurance with no co-payments
- Clean criminal record and medical certificate
- Genuine intention to reside in Spain
Questions
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