Overview
Short-stay or residence visa for foreigners making a significant capital investment, understood as:
- An initial investment of at least 2 million euros in Spanish public debt securities, or 1 million euros in stocks or shares in Spanish companies undertaking actual business activities, or in investment or venture capital funds incorporated in Spain, or in bank deposits in Spanish financial institutions.
- The purchase of unencumbered real estate for a minimum of 500,000 euros, (if the investment is made by a couple married in community of property, one of the spouses may obtain an investor visa, and the other spouse, a visa as a family member of the investor).
- A business project in Spain considered to be of general interest, as regards the creation of jobs, the significant socio-economic impact on the geographical area in which the project is to be carried out, or its significant contribution to scientific or technological innovation. In this case, the visa may be obtained by a representative designated by the investor to manage the project.
Investments made by legal persons will be accepted, provided that the legal person is not based in a tax haven, and that the investor holds, directly or indirectly, majority voting rights and the power to appoint or dismiss the majority of the members of the board of directors.
The following family members of the investor may also obtain the visa:
- The spouse or unmarried partner.
- Children and adult children who are financially dependent on the investor and who have not created a family unit of their own.
- Relatives in the ascending line in the investor's care.
Visa Fees
| Nationals |
Fee (RIV)
|
Fee (RFI) |
| USA |
$140 |
$140 |
| British |
$2403 |
$1302 |
| Ethiopian |
$508 |
$99 |
| Other Nationalities |
$99 |
$99 |
Applicants applying at the Spanish visa application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 18 USD (inclusive of tax) payable in USD and cash.
Please Note:
- Visa fees and BLS services are paid in USD and cash only.
- All Fees are non-refundable
Photo Specifications
Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements
Please provide One recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in color and:
- Taken against white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
- Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
- Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the center.
Processing time of visa should be Minimum 15 to 45 Working days.
Download Form
Visa Application Form
All Application submitted at visa application centre should have English/Spanish Application forms only.
Please Note:
The forms are in PDF format.
You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download this form.
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To download the Application Form:
- Click on the form link
- When the form opens, save the form on your computer.
OR
- Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
- Select Save Target As from the list
- Save the form on your computer.
