Spain Announces Golden Visa End Date: Here's What It Means...⏳
After months of speculation and whispers, we finally have concrete news: Spain's Golden Visa program will end on April 3, 2025.
So Is There Still Time to Apply?
The short answer is yes - but your situation will determine how realistic this is. Let me break down the three main scenarios I’m seeing:
1. I have already purchased a qualifying property (€500,000+):
You’re in the best position possible. If your property meets all the criteria, you’ve got a clear path forward:
✨There’s plenty of time to complete your application
✨You can focus on getting the application paperwork exactly right
✨Next Step: Contact a trusted immigration firm now to ensure your application is filed properly. Golden Visa applications can be tricky, so I don’t recommend applying on your own.
2. I have found a qualifying property but haven’t purchased:
You’re still in a good position, but timing becomes more critical:
✨Without financing, three months is typically enough to finalize the purchase and file your Golden Visa application
✨But you’ll need a coordinated team to make it happen smoothly
✨Next Step: Get an experienced lawyer to handle the purchase process, and have the immigration firm lined up to handle the Golden Visa application.
I checked with Marina, the founder of the immigration firm Bureaucracy, to see her perspective on people in this situation.
“It’s important to involve an immigration consultant early in the process—don’t wait until after the property purchase is complete. While your lawyer is handling the purchase, an immigration consultant can start key parts of your Golden Visa application, such as obtaining your criminal background check and preparing other necessary documents. These processes can overlap, saving you valuable time and ensuring your application is ready to go as soon as the purchase is finalized.”
3. I haven’t found a property yet:
This is where things get interesting. It’s tight, but it could work with the right approach.
Today, I spoke with Agnes, an excellent Madrid-based buyer’s agent who shared this perspective:
"Just last month, I worked with a client who went from our first Zoom call to signing property deeds within four weeks. Now, I want to be clear - this isn't typical. Everything had to align perfectly: the buyer knew exactly what they wanted, had all the documents and funds ready, and we found the right property immediately. A more normal timeline would be longer, but it shows what's possible with preparation and focus."
So yes, it's tight. But if the stars align, there might still be time.
*This is an excerpt from my weekly newsletter about life in Spain and moving to Spain. If you'd like to get on the list, you can subscribe at www.spainrevealed.com/subscribe
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Spain Announces Golden Visa End Date: Here's What It Means...⏳
After months of speculation and whispers, we finally have concrete news: Spain's Golden Visa program will end on April 3, 2025.
So Is There Still Time to Apply?
The short answer is yes - but your situation will determine how realistic this is. Let me break down the three main scenarios I’m seeing:
1. I have already purchased a qualifying property (€500,000+):
You’re in the best position possible. If your property meets all the criteria, you’ve got a clear path forward:
✨There’s plenty of time to complete your application
✨You can focus on getting the application paperwork exactly right
✨Next Step: Contact a trusted immigration firm now to ensure your application is filed properly. Golden Visa applications can be tricky, so I don’t recommend applying on your own.
2. I have found a qualifying property but haven’t purchased:
You’re still in a good position, but timing becomes more critical:
✨Without financing, three months is typically enough to finalize the purchase and file your Golden Visa application
✨But you’ll need a coordinated team to make it happen smoothly
✨Next Step: Get an experienced lawyer to handle the purchase process, and have the immigration firm lined up to handle the Golden Visa application.
I checked with Marina, the founder of the immigration firm Bureaucracy, to see her perspective on people in this situation.
“It’s important to involve an immigration consultant early in the process—don’t wait until after the property purchase is complete. While your lawyer is handling the purchase, an immigration consultant can start key parts of your Golden Visa application, such as obtaining your criminal background check and preparing other necessary documents. These processes can overlap, saving you valuable time and ensuring your application is ready to go as soon as the purchase is finalized.”
3. I haven’t found a property yet:
This is where things get interesting. It’s tight, but it could work with the right approach.
Today, I spoke with Agnes, an excellent Madrid-based buyer’s agent who shared this perspective:
"Just last month, I worked with a client who went from our first Zoom call to signing property deeds within four weeks. Now, I want to be clear - this isn't typical. Everything had to align perfectly: the buyer knew exactly what they wanted, had all the documents and funds ready, and we found the right property immediately. A more normal timeline would be longer, but it shows what's possible with preparation and focus."
So yes, it's tight. But if the stars align, there might still be time.
*This is an excerpt from my weekly newsletter about life in Spain and moving to Spain. If you'd like to get on the list, you can subscribe at www.spainrevealed.com/subscribe
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