Spain closed its golden visa in 2025. New applications are no longer accepted, so this page records the former cost picture and points you to current options.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
The Spanish golden visa, created under Law 14/2013, offered residence in return for a qualifying investment. The most used option was the purchase of real estate at or above a set value, alongside other permitted routes such as capital transfers, public debt or shares.
That route is now closed. Organic Law 1/2025 repealed the investor residence permit with effect from 3 April 2025, so no new investment can buy this particular residence today. Applications filed before that date continue under the old rules.
When the programme ran, applicants faced the usual mix of visa and residence permit fees, biometrics and document legalisation costs on top of the investment. Those official charges no longer apply to new investor cases because the route is closed.
If you hold a permit issued before the closure, renewal and family rules can still apply under the original conditions. Confirm your standing with the Spanish authorities rather than relying on older cost tables.
Investors previously also met the cost of legal support, translation, property due diligence and tax setup. We do not name or rank firms. Instead, learn how to choose: look for clear written scopes, transparent fees, relevant track record and a licence to practise in the relevant country.
If you are weighing Spain against other European routes, get matched below with vetted independent advisors who can explain what remains available and at what realistic cost.
Because the golden visa is closed, there is no current all in figure to publish for it. Any cost you see quoted for a new Spanish golden visa is out of date. For a like for like comparison, look at the routes Spain still offers and at investment programmes in other countries.
Confirm every figure with the official authority before acting, and treat marketing pages with caution.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying investment | Route closed | No new applications accepted from 3 April 2025 |
| Government and visa fees | Confirm with the official authority | Applies only to pre closure cases still in process |
| Professional fees | Varies | We teach how to choose rather than naming firms |
| Current all in cost | Not applicable | The golden visa no longer exists for new applicants |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministerio de Inclusion, Seguridad Social y Migraciones publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. Spain repealed the investor residence permit with effect from 3 April 2025, so new applications are not accepted.
Applications submitted before 3 April 2025 are processed under the previous rules, and existing holders may renew if they meet the original conditions. Confirm with the Spanish authorities.
Yes, Spain offers other residence routes that are not investment based. Get matched below for a neutral explanation of current options.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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