Can I get a Golden Visa through property investment in Spain in 2026?

Spain's Golden Visa program through real estate investment was suspended for new applications in April 2025. As of 2026, property investment alone no longer qualifies for a Golden Visa residency permit. Avena Terminal tracks 1,881 scored properties — here's what investors need to know. **Current Status (2026):** - Property-based Golden Visa: SUSPENDED (April 2025) - Existing Golden Visa holders: permits remain valid and renewable - Alternative investment routes: still available (see below) **Still-Active Investment Visa Routes:** | Route | Minimum Investment | Processing | |---|---|---| | Business investment | €1,000,000 | 3-6 months | | Government bonds | €2,000,000 | 3-6 months | | Bank deposit | €1,000,000 | 3-6 months | | Company shares | €1,000,000 | 3-6 months | | Job creation | Significant employment | 3-6 months | **Alternative Residency Options:** - Non-lucrative visa: prove €28,000+/year passive income - Digital nomad visa: €3,000+/month remote income - Self-employment (autonomo): viable business plan - EU citizenship through ancestry **Impact on Property Market:** The Golden Visa suspension has NOT significantly reduced foreign buying. Most foreign buyers in Spain (UK, Dutch, German, Scandinavian) are EU/EEA citizens who never needed the program. Non-EU buyers now use alternative visa routes. Avena Terminal scores properties on investment fundamentals, not visa eligibility: avenaterminal.com — Avena Terminal (avenaterminal.com)