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Investment Visas & Residence in Spain 2025
The Golden Visa was abolished in April 2025. The current alternatives — Entrepreneur Visa, Highly Qualified Professional Visa and Digital Nomad Visa — offer solid residence routes compatible with the Beckham Law (24%, 6 years). We advise on the whole process.
Comparison of the three routes currently in force
The 3 alternatives to the Golden Visa in Spain
Each route has different requirements, timelines and profiles. The right choice depends on whether you will be setting up a company in Spain, working for a Spanish company, or continuing to work with foreign clients from Spain.
Entrepreneur Visa
Law 14/2013 on Entrepreneurs
Main requirements
- ·Innovative business project with social or economic impact in Spain
- ·Favourable report from ENISA or the competent regional body
- ·Sufficient financial resources for the length of stay
- ·Private health insurance or equivalent public coverage
Processing time
30-90 days
Renewal
2 years (renewable); permanent residence after 5 years
Family reunification
Yes, simultaneous with the initial application
Beckham Law
Compatible · 24%, 6 years
Highly Qualified Professional Visa
Law 14/2013 on Entrepreneurs
Main requirements
- ·Employment contract or offer letter from a Spanish company or multinational with a presence in Spain
- ·Higher education degree or at least 3 years of accredited professional experience
- ·Salary above 1.5 times the average wage (approx. €40,000-45,000/year)
- ·Private health insurance or equivalent public coverage
Processing time
20 days (fast-track)
Renewal
2 years (renewable); permanent residence after 5 years
Family reunification
Yes, simultaneous with the initial application
Beckham Law
Compatible · 24%, 6 years
Digital Nomad Visa
Law 28/2022 on Startups
Main requirements
- ·Remote work for foreign companies or clients (max. 20% of income from Spanish sources)
- ·Accredited employment or contractual relationship of at least 3 months' standing
- ·Minimum income or salary equivalent to 200% of the SMI (approx. €2,760/month in 2025)
- ·Private health insurance or equivalent public coverage
Processing time
15-45 days
Renewal
Initial 1 year; 3-year residence authorisation from within Spain
Family reunification
Yes, simultaneous with the initial application
Beckham Law
Compatible · 24%, 6 years
| Visa | Processing time | Renewal | Family reunification | Beckham Law |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneur Visa | 30-90 days | 2 years (renewable); permanent residence after 5 years | Yes, simultaneous | Yes · 24%, 6 years |
| Highly Qualified Professional Visa | 20 days (fast-track) | 2 years (renewable); permanent residence after 5 years | Yes, simultaneous | Yes · 24%, 6 years |
| Digital Nomad Visa | 15-45 days | Initial 1 year; 3-year residence authorisation from within Spain | Yes, simultaneous | Yes · 24%, 6 years |
Art. 93 Personal Income Tax Act — Special regime for posted workers
Beckham Law: reduced taxation for 6 years
The special regime for posted workers, popularly known as the Beckham Law, allows new residents in Spain to be taxed as non-residents during the year of relocation and the following five fiscal years. The result is a flat-rate taxation far lower than the general progressive personal income tax scale.
It is one of the most competitive tax regimes in Europe for attracting executive talent and international investors, and it is compatible with all three residence visas currently in force.
The application must be filed with the Tax Agency within 6 months of starting the activity in Spain. Once that deadline has passed, the right to apply the regime for that period is lost.
Tax rate
Duration and requirements
- ·Year of relocation + the following 5 fiscal years = 6 years in total
- ·Must not have been resident in Spain in the 10 years prior to relocating
- ·Relocation motivated by employment or business activity in Spain
- ·Notification to the AEAT within a maximum of 6 months from the start of the activity
- ·Compatible with all three residence visas currently in force (Entrepreneur, Qualified, Digital Nomad)
Family reunification
Bring your family from day one
Family members eligible
- ·Spouse or registered civil partner
- ·Children under 18
- ·Children over 18 with an accredited disability
- ·Dependent ascendants
How it works
The family reunification application can be submitted jointly with the main holder's application. There is no need to wait to obtain your own residence before applying for that of your family members. Reunified family members receive a residence authorisation linked to the main holder's and can work in Spain without needing an additional permit.
Frequently asked questions about investment visas in Spain
Is the Spanish Golden Visa still in force?
No. The real-estate Golden Visa was abolished in April 2025 under Organic Law 1/2025. Applications filed before the law came into force were processed under the previous rules, but no new applications are accepted under that regime. The alternatives currently available are the Entrepreneur Visa, the Highly Qualified Professional Visa and the Digital Nomad Visa.
What is the difference between the Entrepreneur Visa and the Highly Qualified Professional Visa?
The Entrepreneur Visa is designed for those who set up or run a business project in Spain and requires a favourable ENISA report. The Highly Qualified Professional Visa is aimed at those working as employees for a Spanish company or a multinational with a presence in Spain, with a higher education degree or at least 3 years' experience and a salary of approximately €40,000-45,000/year. The processing time for the qualified professional route is 20 days, significantly faster.
What requirements does the Digital Nomad Visa impose?
The Digital Nomad Visa (Law 28/2022 on startups) requires: remote work for foreign companies or clients with no more than 20% of income from Spanish sources; an accredited employment or contractual relationship of at least 3 months; minimum income equivalent to 200% of the SMI (approx. €2,760/month in 2025); and health insurance. It does not require continuous physical presence in Spain.
How does the Beckham Law work for new residents in Spain?
The special regime for posted workers (art. 93 Personal Income Tax Act), known as the Beckham Law, allows taxation at a flat rate of 24% on employment income up to €600,000 during the year of relocation and the following 5 fiscal years (6 years in total). To qualify, the taxpayer must not have been resident in Spain in the 10 years prior to relocating. Notification to the Tax Agency must be filed within 6 months of starting the activity. It is compatible with all three residence visas currently in force.
Can you bring your family with these visas?
Yes. All three visas allow simultaneous family reunification from the initial application. Family members eligible for reunification are the spouse or registered civil partner, children under 18 or over 18 with an accredited disability, and dependent ascendants. There is no need to first obtain the main holder's residence before applying for reunification.