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Investment & residency routes in Spain
The investor residence visa (Golden Visa) was abolished on 3 April 2025.
No open programs1 closed or paused Last verified 6 Oct 2026
Spain abolished residence visas for investors from 3 April 2025 (Organic Law 1/2025). Applications filed earlier are processed under the old rules. There is currently no active Spanish investor residence route listed here.
Programs
There is currently no open investment-based route in Spain on our verified list.
Closed, suspended or not yet open
- Spain investor visa (Golden Visa) — closedClosed
Spain abolished residence visas for investors from 3 April 2025. New applications are not accepted.
Spain: frequently asked questions
Is the Spanish Golden Visa still available?
No. Investor residence visas were abolished from 3 April 2025 by Organic Law 1/2025.
Official sources
- Ley Orgánica 1/2025, de 2 de enero (BOE-A-2025-76)
Boletín Oficial del Estado · checked 6 Oct 2026
- Criteria on the repeal of investor visas (UGE)
Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration · checked 6 Oct 2026
General guidance only
Program rules, eligibility, investment thresholds and immigration requirements may change. Information is for general guidance and does not constitute legal, immigration, tax or investment advice.