Types of residency

1. Spanish Residency permit for EU nationals


All expats (including EU nationals) that spend over 3 consecutive months in Spanish territory, within a 6-month rolling period, must apply for residencia. If you remain in Spain after 3 months, without attaining residency, you will be regarded as an illegal alien. This procedure is fast-tracked for all EU nationals of a member state of the Union.

Suitable for:

  • EU nationals

Application: in Spain, through us.
Duration: Under 2 months

Further reading:
Six advantages of a Spanish residency permit – 8th November 2020

2. Investor visa – Golden Visa


We offer this service nationwide. The investor visa is thought for affluent applicants. It is popularly known as a ‘Golden Visa’. It’s a blue-ribbon visa that basically rolls out the red rug for its privileged holders that neatly cuts through all the red tape. Its purpose is to foster foreign investments in Spain. Whilst there are many different ways to attain a GV, the most popular (and least expensive) is by investing in Spanish real estate. This requires investing €500,000 in property. We should point out that it applies retrospectively; meaning that any UK national (or any other non-EU) that bought a property in Spain for over 500k on or after the 28th of September 2013 may qualify. Unlike the other three visas listed below, renewals are not subject to proving you live in Spain all year round. They are based on keeping the investment. This ability to override the 90/180-day rule and not being ‘forced’ to live in Spain make it one-of-a-kind and explains why it is so coveted.

Suitable for:

  • Affluent property buyers
  • Investors, developers
  • High-flyers

Application: in Spain, through us.
Duration: Under 2 months

Further reading:
Investor Guide to Spain’s Golden Visa Law – 8th November 2013

Spanish Golden Visa for British investors after Brexit

Spanish Golden Visa for British, it’s retroactive!

3. Marriage visa – EU Family regroupment


It’s intended for families or couples that have been separated, in and out of the EU. It seeks to reunite them in an expedited manner within the EU. So, although this type of visa is popularly dubbed as ‘marriage visa,’ it would be rather more appropriate to refer to it as ‘family visa’, as its scope goes well beyond a married couple. It ought to be understood in broader terms, as in family reunion. As its own name implies, couples must be married (including same-sex partners).

Suitable for:

  • Separated family members that wish to reunite within the EU
  • Married couples

Application: in Spain, through us.
Duration: Under 2 months

Further reading:
EU-family regrouping (marriage visa)

4. Business visa – Lucrative Visa


As its own name implies, this permit allows the applicant to work in Spain as you will be self-employed. This residency applies to someone who is looking to set up his own business in Spain. Typically, you will be acting as director or company administrator. Needless to say, one of the key requirements is that you will have enough means to be self-supporting both for yourself and your family for one year. The catch, besides a cast-iron motivation, is that you need in the ballpark of €80,000 to €100,000 in savings to open & run a business.

Suitable for:

  • Applicants (families) wishing to set up and run a business in Spain
  • Self-employed
  • Entrepreneurs

Application: in your home country, through a Spanish consulate, assisted by us.
Duration: +5 months

Further reading:
Lucrative residency permit (business visa)

5. Pensioner visa – Non-lucrative visa


As its own name implies, this visa allows the applicant to live, but not to work, in Spain. The applicant will be expected to be self-supporting and will be required to prove he or she has enough savings for at least two years. This visa is ideal for retirees who wish to spend extended periods of time in Spain – without working – enjoying the finer things in life. However, it should be noted that other applicants, who are not of pensioner age, are also welcome to apply. This visa is also a good option for those who want to test the waters and are considering living in Spain long term. The catch is that you need to prove you have an income of at least €27,000/year.

Suitable for:

  • Pensioners
  • Would-be buyers, long-term tenants
  • Bon vivants

Application: in your home country, through a Spanish consulate, assisted by us
Duration: +5 months

Further reading:
The Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa Explained