Spain’s Golden Visa Programme Has Closed
Spain’s Golden Visa (residency-by-investment) programme closed to new applicants in April 2025. The route that previously granted Spanish residency in exchange for a qualifying investment — most commonly a €500,000 property purchase — is no longer accepting new applications.
If you already hold a Spanish Golden Visa, your existing residency and renewal rights are generally unaffected. But for anyone now seeking European residency through investment, Spain is no longer an available option.
Alternatives to the Spain Golden Visa
Several European residency-by-investment programmes remain open and offer comparable benefits, including access to the Schengen Area:
- Portugal — one of Europe’s most established residency-by-investment routes, with a path to citizenship.
- Greece — a popular, real-estate-based residency programme.
- Italy — investor visa options across several qualifying routes.
- Malta — a structured residency-by-investment programme.
Citizenship360 can help you compare the remaining options and choose the route that best fits your goals, family and tax position.