Residency by Investment – Introduction
Spain - Residency by Investment
Residency is a legal status offered to someone who is not an actual citizen of the country. This visa status gives the individual multiple benefits like the right to study, work, live and access healthcare in the nation. It is also commonly considered a way to achieve citizenship by naturalization, given the person resides in the country for a given period.
Because of its flexibility, many countries offer Residency by Investment program. It is a way for someone to get residency status in exchange for an investment made towards the economy of the country. The applications of people who opt for this mode are usually quickly processed.
Being able to reside in multiple countries is a personal and professional advantage that all high-net-worth individuals wait to grab hold of.
Such options are also called Golden Visa Programs, and a lot of countries within the European Union offer this right now. If you want to reside in another country as a resident and have the capacity to invest in the economy of the nation, then Residency by Investment may be the perfect way to achieve this.
Get in touch with VLinks Group to know how best to make use of the Residency by Investment opportunity.
Spain
Spain’s Golden Visa Program is very popular for the flexibility it offers. The Kingdom of Spain is a developed country in Southwestern Europe that has a very booming mixed economy. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey shows that Spain is one of the top 10 countries with the best quality of life. Spain is a complete member of the Eurozone and Europe and has a rich cultural background.
Why opt for a Spanish Residency?
- You get the chance to stay in a country offering exceptional quality of life.
- You get the right to study, work, travel, and do business in Spain as a resident.
- You can include your family members in the application.
- It is straightforward to get your citizenship later on.
Investment Options
There are multiple investment options to choose from when you want to opt for the Spain Residency by Investment option.
|
Type |
Amount |
Minimum holding period |
|
Invest in Spanish stocks and shares |
1 million Euros |
Until the residency is valid |
|
Invest in Spanish investment funds, venture capital funds, or |
1 million Euros |
Until the residency is valid |
|
Invest in public debt securities |
1 million Euros |
Until the residency is valid |
|
Direct bank deposits |
1 million Euros |
Until the residency is valid |
|
Business investment (in projects that create jobs, social and economic, |
1 million Euros |
Until the residency is valid |
|
Real estate investment |
Euro 500,000 |
Until the residency is valid |
Application process
- Contact VLinks Group and express your interest in receiving a residency by investment in Spain.
- Submit the relevant applications and documents and make a visa application from your home country.
- This visa will help you reside and work in Spain for one year.
- The next step is to get a Spanish Residence Permit in Spain. This permit will help the applicant, spouse/partner, and dependents reside in the country.
Processing time
The applications are processed within one month in most cases.
Citizenship eligibility
People who stay in Spain for at least ten years are eligible to become citizens. People from Latin America, the Philippines, and Equatorial Guinea, and Sephardi Jews can apply for citizenship after just two years of residing in the country.