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Investor visa

Who it's for: Foreign nationals who make a significant capital investment in Spain, for example in public debt, company shares, bank deposits or property.

Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.

Last checked 3 Nov 2026

Requirements at a glance

  • Money to show: €500,000
  • Main fee: €80
  • Family can join: Yes
  • Decision time: 10 days

Figures and costs

Approximate, at rates of 27 Oct 2026. Banks use different rates.
Figures for the Investor visa
ItemAmountIn your currencySource
Main fee€80—exteriores.gob.esOfficial · 3 Nov 2026
Money to show€500,000—exteriores.gob.esOfficial · 3 Nov 2026

Figures marked check could not be confirmed on a live official page, or come from a secondary source.

What the official pages say

4 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.

  • Money to show€500,000Official wording
    “The purchase of unencumbered real estate for a minimum of 500,000 euros”
  • Main fee€80Official wording
    “The visa fee is of an amount equivalent to 80 euros.”
  • Family can joinYesOfficial wording
    “The following family members of the investor may also obtain the visa”
  • Decision time10 daysOfficial wording
    “The legal period for reaching a decision is 10 days as of the day after the submission date of the application”

We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Salary threshold; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.

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