A golden visa is suitable for people who have purchased a property worth at least €500,000 in Spain (€1,000,000 for joint applicants).
Even though it shares many similarities with the non-lucrative visa or NLV, it features many advantages over the former
Its initial validity is of 2 years instead of one
It allows for working in Spain immediately after obtaining the visa
It is not subject to any minimum stay requirements as long as you visit Spain at least once per year
It allows you to move freely throughout the Schengen area
Relatives can apply at the same time as the main applicant
The processing time is faster than for the non-lucrative visa
The requirements are similar to other visas, these being:
Proof of income or savings (currently set at £25,000 per person per year)
Lack of a criminal record
A health insurance policy that operates in Spain
A certificate of good health issued by your GP or a different medical practitioner in the UK
As with other residence visas, the Golden Visa can be renewed after its expiry for a 5-year period, the only requirement being that you must continue to own the property you used to apply (or a different property also worth over €500,000).
As with other visas, we can help you obtain all these documents, translate them, legalise them and prepare an application pack to ensure that you succeed in obtaining your visa in a single appointment. After this, you can relax and prepare for your new life in the sun!