Spain’s Golden Visa has closed. What it means for buyers
Since 3 April 2025, buying a home in Spain no longer leads to an investor residence permit. Here is what changed and what still works.
For more than a decade, buying property worth €500,000 or more gave non EU buyers and their families the right to live in Spain. That route is now closed.
What changed
Organic Law 1/2025, published in the Spanish Official Gazette on 3 January 2025, removed the residence permit for investors. Since 3 April 2025, new applications based on buying property are no longer accepted.
If you already hold one
Applications filed before the deadline were processed under the previous rules, and permits that were valid on 3 April 2025 remain valid. Speak to your lawyer well before your renewal date to confirm your position.
Can you still buy and live here?
Yes. Buying property in Spain is open to everyone, and other residence routes may fit your situation, such as the non lucrative visa or the visa for remote workers. EU citizens only need to register as residents.
We work with immigration lawyers on the coast and can introduce you before you commit to a purchase.