Residences in Spain for non-EU citizens
There are various options for non-EU citizens to reside and work in Spain. Each option depends on the desired length of stay, as well as whether the applicant wants to work in Spain or not.
Alfons Esteve, Evolution’s International Maritime Lawyer who is specialized in the superyacht industry, briefly reviews the various options for non-EU citizens to can stay and/or in Spain.
1. As a tourist. No more than 90 days out of 180 days (that means a total of 180 days in a year). Depending on the nationality, a visa may or may not be required.
2. Non-lucrative visa. This is a residence visa that will allow the applicant to live in Spain without working (Valid for one year, when renewed it would be for 2 years and the applicant can continue to renew it every 2 years). To renew, the applicant needs to spend a minimum of 184 days in Spain per year.
3. Self-employed visa. This is a residence and work visa as a self-employed person (Valid for one year. When renewed it would be for 2 years and the applicant can continue to renew it every 2 years). The applicant will need to present a business plan explaining in full their proposed business in Spain.
4. Work visa as an employee of a Spanish company. This is a residence and work visa as an employee in Spain (Valid for one year. When renewed it would be for 2 years and the applicant can continue to renew it every 2 years). The applicant needs to be sponsored by a Spanish company.
5. Investor’s visa (Golden visa). This is a residence and work visa that will allow the applicant to live and work (if he/she wants to) in Spain (Valid for two years. When renewed it would be for 5 years and the applicant then can keep renewing every 5 years). To renew it, the applicant only needs to come to Spain once a year. To apply for it the applicant needs to invest a minimum of 500,000.00 Euros in real estate in Spain.
For more information or advice on residing and other visas in Spain please contact Alfons at legal@evolutionagents.com.
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