Retirement to Spain

Here are the two ways through which one care retire to Spain. You can also read about this subject here immigrate-spai....
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Retirement Alternatives
There is no specific visa to obtain for those who want to retire to Spain, however, they have two appealing alternatives.
Visa Options
Here are the two options under which non-EU/EEA citizens can retire to Spain:
• the non-lucrative visa;
• the golden visa.
The Spanish Non-lucrative Visa
Obtaining a non-lucrative visa for retiring to Spain implies:
• have sufficient funds for self-sustenance;
• have no criminal record.
The Golden Visa
The Spanish golden visa is accessible to those with sufficient funds to:
• start a business;
• buy a property.
Retirement Conditions
In order to retire to Spain, one must:
• be self-sufficient;
• have a clean criminal record;
• have good health.
Visa Validity
The validity of a Spanish non-lucrative visa is 3 months, while that of a golden visa is one year.
Long-term Retirement
Foreign citizens can retire to Spain and obtain permanent residency after 5 years by renewing any of the two visas.
Retirement Support
If you decide to retire and need guidance, our immigration lawyers in Spain are at your service.