Can you still apply for a Spanish Golden Visa?
Spain closed its investor visa and residence routes to new applications on 3 April 2025. The change covers the investor routes as a whole, not only property investment. Buying a Spanish property does not open a new Golden Visa route.
What if you applied earlier or already hold a permit?
The law includes transitional protection. Applications submitted before the change can be considered under the rules in force when they were filed. Visas and authorisations valid when the change took effect retain their existing validity. Renewals are governed by the transitional provisions and the rules applicable to the original authorisation.
These protections do not mean that a new investor application can be submitted now. An earlier property purchase alone should not be treated as proof that you qualify.
What should you do next?
For a new move, start with your nationality, family circumstances and intended work or retirement plans. Check the current official requirements for the residence route that actually fits those circumstances before committing to a purchase or paying for an application service.
If you have an existing investor application or permit, gather the filing receipt, decision and expiry date and obtain advice specific to that record before taking a renewal or travel decision.
Checked: 8 October 2026. Official source: Organic Law 1/2025, final provision 21 and transitional provisions.