Golden Visa (investor visa) — ELIMINATED
The Golden Visa was abolished on 3 April 2025. Residency through real estate investment is no longer available. Learn about current alternatives and what happens to already-granted visas.
💡 ABOLISHED on 3 April 2025 by Ley Orgánica 1/2025. Golden Visas granted on the basis of real estate investment may still be renewed. Other investment categories (shares, public debt, bank deposits) may NOT be renewed.
Proceso paso a paso
Programme abolished. No new applications are accepted.
Errores que llevan a la denegación
⚠️ Attempting to apply for a Golden Visa in 2025–2026
Consecuencia: Immediate rejection — the programme no longer exists
Solución: Consult the available alternatives (entrepreneur visa, non-lucrative visa, digital nomad visa, self-employment authorisation).
⚠️ Attempting to renew a Golden Visa based on shares or public debt
Consecuencia: Renewal will be refused
Solución: Only real estate-based Golden Visas are eligible for renewal. For other investment categories, a different type of residence permit should be obtained before the current one expires.
Fuentes oficiales
Última actualización: 2026-04-13