Published: 06.03.2026
Spain no longer grants residence permits through investment, including the purchase of property valued at €500,000. Sources identify the Digital Nomad Visa, non-lucrative residence and business routes as alternatives.
According to the sources, Spain’s investment-based residence route is closed, so purchasing property alone is no longer a basis for relocation. Investors must instead qualify through another status, such as remote work, passive income or business activity, and meet that route’s requirements. This primarily affects property buyers and applicants who planned to obtain residence without employment or entrepreneurship. Anyone considering Spain through investment should account for this change before committing to a purchase or preparing an application.