| Investment amount: | € 500,000 |
| Time to obtain: | 10 years |
| Number of visa-free countries: | 186 |
| get citizenship |
Acquisition of Spanish citizenship by investment is available through obtaining residence permit under Golden Residence Permit program (also known as a Golden Visa Program). In order to be granted residence permit, it is necessary to open an investor visa and make an investment in the economy of the state. The process of obtaining citizen status is regulated by the Law No. 14 of 2013 on Support for Entrepreneurs and their Internationalisation and Spanish nationality law. Investments are made in business, real estate, securities or banking sector. Residence permit in Spain is valid for 1 year and is subject to extension for a period of 2 years. Permanent residence is granted after 5 years of stay in the country. It is possible to apply for and obtain Spanish citizenship in 10 years.
As a Spanish citizen, you are free to enter 186 countries, including Canada, United States, the EU and the Schengen area.
Your minor children, spouse and parents are eligible to apply for Spanish citizenship together with you.
You can receive high quality medical service from any Spanish clinic when needed.
Spanish citizenship will allow you and your children to study in any schools and universities across Europe.
Spain has treaties for the avoidance of double taxation with 96 countries.
As a citizen of Spain, you will be able to open bank accounts in the EU to protect your funds.
According to the legislation, in order to obtain Spanish citizenship by investments, the applicant should invest in one of the options. Compliance with additional requirements that contribute to development of the country's economic well-being is also required.
Acquisition of Spanish citizenship on favorable terms
with the support of
International Holdings lawyers
1 Choose investment option
The lawyers of International Holdings will select advantageos investment option according to your goals to achieve guaranteed result. We will consult you on the requirements of each option. In order to qualify for Spanish citizenship you have to apply for investor visa and residence permit first.
2 Obtain government approval
The visa is issued on the basis of confirmation by the Directorate-General for Trade and Investment of compliance with the terms of legislation. To obtain this permission, you need to apply at the Spanish Embassy or Consulate of your country of residence. The decision is made within 10-20 days.
3 Get a visa
To participate in the Golden Residence Permit program, you must prepare and submit a set of documents to Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your country. You should provide completed questionnaires and forms, health insurance policy, and proof of sufficient funds availability. Golden Visa applications processing takes 10 days. Investor Visa allows you to stay in the country for 1 year.
4 Receive residence permit
To obtain a residence permit, you need to apply to the Ministry of Economy of Spain. The decision is made within 20 business days. You will need to confirm the availability of funds for living in the country, no criminal record in Spain and in the country of origin, health insurance policy, provide 3 photos and receipts of registration fees payment. Residence permit is issued for 2 years with the right for further extension.
5 Apply for permanent residency
After a 5-year period of residence in a country with a temporary residence permit, the investor becomes eligible to apply for permanent residence. To obtain permanent resident status, you must comply with the requirements for staying in Spain. The period of residence outside Spanish territory must be less than 10 months in 5 years.
6 Granting of citizenship
After 10 years of permanent residence in Spain it is possible to apply for citizenship. Application approval by the Spanish government will allow the investor and his family members to receive EU citizen status and to obtain Spanish passports.
Team of experienced
international lawyers
Official agent
of investment programs
Professional approach
to the selection of investment options
Legal support during
application process
Assistance in real estate
property selection
Work under the
cooperation agreement
Lawyers of
International Holdings
will provide an individual solution
for the guaranteed acquisition
of the EU citizen status
