What are the Options Beyond the Golden Visa in Spain?

Finale for the Spanish Golden Visa

Spain has set a date for the end of its much-anticipated Golden Visa program, one of the most popular investment visas in the world. After months of speculation, it is officially time to say goodbye. 

Phased End to Golden Visa

Since the government announced the end to the Golden Visa in April 2024, the government has issued over 570 Golden Visas. The change is intended to curb housing speculation and make housing affordable for Spanish residents.

Alternatives to the Golden Visa in Spain

Most people will choose to look elsewhere in Spain, following the announcement. There are still multiple options to do business, work, study, join family or retire in Spain. Here are some of the alternative Spain Visas:

Retirement Visas

If you are looking to retire in Spain, we can check your eligibility, You must be able to support yourself, and any dependents with €2,400/month+

Entrepreneur Visa

If you can demonstrate innovation and economic impact, such as job creation, in a business plan, you may be eligible for a 3-year Entrpreneur visa.

Spain Spouse & Family Visas

We offer comprehensive solutions for spouses and families looking to reunite in Spain, and for Spanish residents to sponsor your application

Digital Nomad Visa

Must have a valid contract with a foreign employer earning over €2,334/month

EU Blue Card

Require higher education or 5+ years of professional experience, as well as a job offer with over €56,800 annual salary.

Job-seeker Visa

Open to non-EU nationals seeking employment in Spain. New durations have extended this from 3 months to 12 months.

Schengen Visas

We help visitors come to Spain for tourism, business or study via a Spain Schengen Visa

Permanent Residency

Our Spanish immigration lawyers can help you with your application for permanent residence, ensuring you have everything you need to be approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Spanish Citizenship

Establish your route to Spanish citizenship today with an expert lawyer to help you find and understand your pathway in Spain.

Spain Work Visas

We can help you secure your Spanish work visa to start working in Spain. We can advise on the best possible routes and take the stress out of your application.

Spain Study Visas

If you’re looking to study in Spain and need a visa, we can help you choose and apply for the best possible route for you.

Visa Refusal

We provide legal assistance for any visa refusals, helping you with reviews and next steps.

Golden Visas in Other Countries

Some countries still offer a Golden Visa, but this number is dwindling since Portugal, the UK, and Ireland put theirs on the scrap heap between 2022 and 2024. Here are the remaining Golden Visa programs:

Who Else Has Scrapped Golden Visa Programs?

A growing number of countries are scaling back or ending their Golden Visa schemes::

• Portugal ended its popular Golden Visa program in 2024, citing housing affordability concerns. The program previously allowed investments starting at €280,000 for residency.
• Ireland terminated its Immigrant Investor Programme in early 2023, citing vulnerabilities to tax evasion and minimal economic benefits. Investment requirements included €500,000 in donations or a €1 million business investment over three years.
• The United Kingdom scrapped its Tier 1 Investor Visa in February 2022 as part of a crackdown on “dirty money”.. Applicants needed to invest £2 million in the UK economy.