·Kingdom of Spain·Significant change·In force
Spain closes its Golden Visa programme
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
Spain’s residence permit for investors (Golden Visa) closed to new applications on 3 April 2025 following Organic Law 1/2025.
What changed
Policy claim 1
New applications under the residence-by-investment route are no longer accepted as of 3 April 2025.
Claim ID: es-2025-04-golden-visa-closure#claim-1·Cite this claim
Source: BOE — Ley Orgánica 1/2025 (Boletín Oficial del Estado)·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 2
Permits already granted remain valid under the previous regime; renewals continue to be assessed under the original framework.
Claim ID: es-2025-04-golden-visa-closure#claim-2·Cite this claim
Source: BOE — Ley Orgánica 1/2025 (Boletín Oficial del Estado)·source verified ·page reviewed
Policy claim 3
Spain continues to operate the Digital Nomad Visa, Non-Lucrative Visa, Highly Qualified Professional and Entrepreneur routes introduced or expanded by the 2022 Startups Law.
Claim ID: es-2025-04-golden-visa-closure#claim-3·Cite this claim
Source: BOE — Ley Orgánica 1/2025 (Boletín Oficial del Estado)·source verified ·page reviewed