The purchase and/or leasing of real property in Spain is ruled by the laws, customs in which the property is located and sometimes by local laws of the municipality (such as zoning laws, which may limit particular uses of property, and tax laws, which may impose transfer taxes on the transaction).
This type of visa is intended for citizens of non-EU countries who wish to live in the country without carrying out any economic or professional activity and who have sufficient funds to support themselves.
The non-profit residency visa will allow you to reside in Spain for an initial period of one year from the date it is granted.
This type of residency can be renewed as long as you have lived in Spain for at least 183 days within the calendar year. Once this period has elapsed, you can begin the renewal process, which will allow you to live in the country for two additional years.
Finally, to apply for the non-profit residency permit, you must do so at the Spanish consulate in your country of origin, as it is not possible to apply for this residency while in the country as a tourist.
First, you must prove that you have more than €29,000 in a bank account. This amount represents 400% of the IPREM (Spanish Pension Fund), a measure used in these situations that varies annually. You can distribute these funds across different bank accounts.
In addition, you must purchase private health insurance. It is important that the insurance be purchased with a Spanish company that operates solely in Spain and that it provides full coverage throughout the country, with no waiting periods or co-payments.
These requirements are established by the general immigration regulations, but may vary depending on the consulate or embassy where you apply for residency. In some cases, the minimum amount required may be higher, and in other cases, you may be required to have a rental contract in Spain.
You have two different options:
If your project is innovative and relies on a high degree of technology in its operations, you can apply for an entrepreneur visa. However, keep in mind that to obtain residency through this route, you will need prior approval from the Ministry of Economy and the UGE (Large Business Unit), institutions that apply strict and selective criteria. Therefore, it will be essential to develop a detailed and solid business plan.
If your project is not as innovative, you can also apply for a self-employed work permit in your home country. Although this option will also require the submission of a business plan, the approval process is not as restrictive as the previous option and may be more accessible.
In both cases, it is important to develop a solid business plan that demonstrates the viability and potential of your business. Additionally, you must meet the legal and financial requirements established by the corresponding authorities.
For non-EU foreigners who have obtained residency in Spain and have lived legally for at least one year, the family reunification process is available, allowing them to easily bring their loved ones.
This process applies to spouses or partners, children, and parents, and in certain cases, it is also possible to reunite with other, more distant relatives through what is known as extended family reunification (uncles, nieces, and nephews).
If this is your case, you can obtain your residence permit as a family member of an EU citizen based solely on your kinship. This type of residence is known as a community card.
In addition, you must complete a Spanish course, lasting a total of 45 hours. This, along with obtaining a job offer, will allow you to have an interview with social services and begin the rooting process.
However, there are other types of rooting.
According to Law 14/2013, those who receive a job offer in a highly qualified position can obtain a highly qualified professional visa. This requires the position to be at the managerial or executive level, and the annual salary must be greater than €40,000. In this case, you can start the application process from within Spain and obtain a resolution within a short period of time.
Those who receive a regular job offer must apply for a work permit in their country of origin. However, it is important to note that this option can be difficult to obtain successfully, as the job must be on a shortage list that takes into account the national unemployment situation.
As you can see, the main requirement is finding a company willing to hire you and a valid job that meets the established requirements. Your new employer will initiate all the necessary procedures to obtain a work permit.
There is also a special type of work permit known as a Blue Card, which is similar to the visa for highly qualified professionals in terms of requirements, but with the difference that the Blue Card authorizes work in any country within the European Union.
The duration and validity of this permit depend on the country in which the foreigner resides, and in the case of Spain, it is 12 months.
If you have been hired by a university or company, whether public or private, to carry out research or R&D+i work, a residence permit for researchers will be the most appropriate option for you.
This permit will grant you a work permit valid for 3 years or for a period equivalent to the duration of the research in which you are involved.
Nowadays, many non-EU citizens are choosing to move to Spain and begin working remotely, either as freelancers with clients around the world or as employees of a specific company that allows them to work from Spanish territory.
In these cases, residency for digital nomads and remote workers is the right option.
This permit has an initial duration of 3 years, with the possibility of later renewal for an additional 2 years. It can be applied for directly in Spain as a tourist or at the Spanish consulate.
In addition to allowing the applicant to live and work remotely in the country, this permit also offers the applicant the advantage of a special tax regime where they are only required to pay a flat tax rate of 24% on their income.
If you have moved to Spain due to a natural disaster in your country or come from a conflict region, you have the option of applying for international protection or political asylum.
During the asylum application process and while you await a decision, you will be issued a so-called red card.
The red card allows you to reside in Spain for six months and can be renewed while you await a response from the immigration office.
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