Spain
Spain offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a warm climate, rich culture, world-class healthcare, and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle. With vibrant cities, stunning coastlines, and a lower cost of living compared to much of Europe, Spain is an ideal place to live, work, or retire. Discover the possibilities of calling Spain home.
Spain offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a warm climate, rich culture, world-class healthcare, and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle. With vibrant cities, stunning coastlines, and a lower cost of living compared to much of Europe, Spain is an ideal place to live, work, or retire. Discover the possibilities of calling Spain home.Spain offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a warm climate, rich culture, world-class healthcare, and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle. With vibrant cities, stunning coastlines, and a lower cost of living compared to much of Europe, Spain is an ideal place to live, work, or retire. Discover the possibilities of calling Spain home.
Spain
Residency options
Types of residencies
Start-up founder
No lucrativa
Employment permit
Digital Nomad
Residency terms
Start-up / innovative business project -
approved by ENISA
approved by ENISA
Passive income (rental income/dividends)
Employment offer with duration exceeding 1 year
Employment contact for remote work, valid at least 3 month
Validity and extension
3 years
+ extension for 2 years
+ extension for 2 years
1 year
+ extension for 2 years
+ extension for 2 years
1 year
+ extension for 4 years
+ extension for 4 years
3 years
+ extension
for 2 years
+ extension
for 2 years
Right to work in Spain
Within your business
Max 20% of
your time
your time
Possibility to include family members
Application from inside Spain
Processing time
Up to 3 months in ENISA + 1-2 month in immigration
Depending on consular office, usually 1 -2 months
Depending on consular office, usually 1 -2 months
1 - 2 months
Residency by Investment ("Golden Visa") Program closed 03/04/2025. Check the renewal conditions*
Residency options
Types of residencies
Residency by Investment (“Golden Visa”)
Program closed 03/04/2025. Сheck the renewal conditions*
Start-up founder
No lucrat
Employment permit
Digital Nomad
Student residency
Residency for family members of EU citizens
Program closed 03/04/2025. Сheck the renewal conditions*
Start-up founder
- Start-up / innovative business project - approved by ENIS
No lucrat
- Passive income (rental income/dividends)
Employment permit
- Employment contract with a foreign (non-Spanish) company that allows for remote work
Digital Nomad
- Employment contract with a foreign (non-Spanish) company that allows for remote work
Student residency
- Study contract with a licensed Spanish educational institution, for an educational program that lasts 7 month or more
Residency for family members of EU citizens
- Family relations with a EU citizen
Residency by Investment (“Golden Visa”)
Program closed 03/04/2025. Сheck the renewal conditions*
Start-up founder
No lucrativa
Employment permit
Digital Nomad
Student residency
Residency for family members of EU citizens
Program closed 03/04/2025. Сheck the renewal conditions*
Start-up founder
- 3 years + extension for 2 years
No lucrativa
- 1 year + extension for 2 years
Employment permit
- 1 year + extension for 4 years
Digital Nomad
- 3 years + extension for 5 years
Student residency
- Initially from 7 months to 4 years, then may be extended or changed to employment permit
Residency for family members of EU citizens
- 5 yers + extension for 5 years
Residency by Investment (“Golden Visa”)
Program closed 03/04/2025. Сheck the renewal conditions*
Start-up founder
No lucrativa
Employment permit
Digital Nomad
Student residency
Residency for family members of EU citizens
Program closed 03/04/2025. Сheck the renewal conditions*
Start-up founder
- Yes, within your business
No lucrativa
- No
Employment permit
- Yes
Digital Nomad
- Yes, but only 20% of the time may be spent working for a Spanish employer
Student residency
- Yes, up to 30 hours per week
Residency for family members of EU citizens
- Yes
Residency by Investment (“Golden Visa”)
Program closed 03/04/2025. Сheck the renewal conditions*
Start-up founder
No lucrativa
Employment permit
Digital Nomad
Student residency
Residency for family members of EU citizens
Program closed 03/04/2025. Сheck the renewal conditions*
Start-up founder
- Yes
No lucrativa
- Yes
Employment permit
- Yes
Digital Nomad
- Yes
Student residency
- Yes (application through consular office only)
Residency for family members of EU citizens
- Yes
Residency by Investment (“Golden Visa”)
Program closed 03/04/2025. Сheck the renewal conditions*
Start-up founder
No lucrativa
Employment permit
Digital Nomad
Student residency
Residency for family members of EU citizens
Program closed 03/04/2025. Сheck the renewal conditions*
Start-up founder
- Yes
No lucrativa
- No
Employment permit
- No
Digital Nomad
- Yes
Student residency
- Yes
Residency for family members of EU citizens
- Yes
Residency by Investment (“Golden Visa”)
Program closed 03/04/2025. Сheck the renewal conditions*
Start-up founder
No lucrativa
Employment permit
Digital Nomad
Student residency
Residency for family members of EU citizens
Program closed 03/04/2025. Сheck the renewal conditions*
Start-up founder
- Up to 3 months in ENISA + 1-2 month in immigration
No lucrativa
- Depending on consular office, usually 1 -2 months
Employment permit
- Depending on consular office, usually 1 -2 months
Digital Nomad
- 20 business days
Student residency
- 20 business days
Residency for family members of EU citizens
- 20 business days
Pro-Relocation
services in Spain
services in Spain
Pro-Relocation provides full support for individuals applying for Spanish citizenship through naturalization. Our services include:
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Advising you on the most suitable pathway to citizenship. - Guiding you through every step of the application process
- Assisting with document verification and submission
- Providing legal assistance for residency proof and required documentation
Pro-Relocation Services in Spain
Pro-Relocation provides full support for individuals applying for Spanish citizenship through naturalization. Our services include:
- Advising you on the most suitable pathway to citizenship.
- Guiding you through every step of the application process.
- Assisting with document verification and submission.
- Providing legal assistance for residency proof and required documentation.
Spain Citizenship by naturalization
How to Get Spanish Citizenship by Naturalization
Eligibility Criteria
Requirements
Residency Period
Must have legally resided in Spain for at least 10 years.
Reduced Residency Period
2 years for nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, and Sephardic Jews. 1 year for those who were born in Spain.
Language Requirement
Must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish (DELE A2 or higher).
Integration Requirement
Must pass the CCSE (Constitutional and Sociocultural Knowledge of Spain) exam.
Criminal Record
Cannot have been convicted of a serious crime.
National Security
Must not pose a threat to Spanish national security or public order.
Spain Citizenship by naturalization
How to Get Spanish Citizenship by Naturalization
Requirements
- Must have legally resided in Spain for at least 10 years.
Requirements
- 2 years for nationals of Ibero-American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, and Sephardic Jews. 1 year for those who were born in Spain.
Requirements
- Must demonstrate proficiency in Spanish (DELE A2 or higher).
Requirements
- Must pass the CCSE (Constitutional and Sociocultural Knowledge of Spain) exam.
Requirements
- Cannot have been convicted of a serious crime.
Requirements
- Must not pose a threat to Spanish national security or public order.
- No requirement to donate, invest, or pay due diligence fees.
- No need to pass a Portuguese language or history test.
- Must provide civil documentation proving descent or community ties.
- If applying through Sephardic Jewish ancestry, proof of surname connection and a demonstrated link to Portugal are necessary (such as property ownership, family ties, or extended visits to Portugal).
- Freedom of Movement: Live, work, and study in the European Union and EFTA countries.
- Visa-Free Travel: Access to 179 countries without a visa.
- No Citizenship-Based Taxation: Unless residing and working in Portugal, citizens are not subject to Portuguese income tax.
- Family Inclusion: Once obtained, citizenship can be passed on to children and spouses.
- High Standard of Living: Portugal offers a stable political environment, low crime rates, and a vibrant culture.
- Processing Time: Applications can be processed in as little as 24 months.
- Document Preparation: Requires proof of ancestry, civil documents, and any additional supporting materials.
- Due Diligence Checks: Background verification to ensure eligibility.
- Application Submission: Formal submission and government review.
- Final Decision: Approval and issuance of a Portuguese passport.
Contact us to consult and
make a decision
Our address:
Plaza del Ayuntamiento 19, office 3G
València, España
Office 1309, 13th floor, Creative Tower, Fujairah, U.A.E.
Privacy Policy for Selecta application
Policy
The protection of personal data is one of the values of Pro Relocation S.L . Compliance with the regulations regarding the protection of personal data in force is a priority objective for us.
This privacy policy outlines how Pro relocation S.L. will handle and safeguard your personal information received through our services. It will clearly and transparently explain the methods and channels through which we collect, process, and use this information.
Furthermore, we offer multiple communication channels for any questions you may have about how we process your personal data, ensuring you have full control over the entire process. By using this site, you unconditionally accept the terms and conditions outlined in this privacy policy. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to read this policy carefully before agreeing to these terms and conditions.
Pro Relocation S.L. reserves the right to modify this privacy policy to comply with new legal requirements and industry practices. As the user guarantees the accuracy, reliability, and truthfulness of the information provided and commits to keeping it updated, Pro Relocation S.L. disclaims any responsibility for possible inaccuracies in the user’s information. This website is available in both Spanish, English and Russian and Pro Relocation S.L. is not responsible for any misunderstandings due to the user’s insufficient language skills or incorrect translation of the provided text.
Warning for Minors
In accordance with current regulations, users under the age of 14 must have parental or guardian consent for the processing of their personal data.
Under no circumstances can information regarding the professional, economic, or personal situation of any family member be collected from a minor without their consent.
If you are under 14 years old and have accessed this site without informing your parents, you must not register as a user.
Normative Framework
Pro Relocation S.L. has updated its website, www.pro-relocation.com, to comply with the requirements of the new Organic Law 3/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data and the Enforcement of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD). Additionally, the website adheres to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals (GDPR) and Law 34/2002 of 11 July on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce.
The Principles We Apply to Your Personal Information
Data Privacy and Security
At www.pro-relocation.com, we commit to processing your personal data strictly according to the purposes for which it was collected, and we will not use it for other purposes without your consent.
Pro Relocation S.L. has implemented all necessary organizational and technical measures to prevent unauthorized use of your personal data by both the company and third parties.
Regarding the confidentiality of your personal data, Pro Relocation S.L. pledges to ensure that access to your data by our company, partners, and service providers is conducted in compliance with required security standards and current data protection legislation.
This site uses an SSL certificate, a security protocol that ensures your data is processed securely. This means that data transfer between our service and the user, including feedback, is fully encrypted and protected.
Despite these measures, Pro Relocation S.L. cannot guarantee absolute security on the Internet and cannot completely eliminate the risk of confidentiality breaches due to fraudulent actions by third parties. In the event of a security breach, Pro Relocation S.L. follows a specific incident notification protocol designed for such situations.
ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS TO THIRD PARTIES
In certain cases, to achieve the purposes described above, we must grant our partners access to your personal data. All of our partners comply with legal requirements to ensure an adequate level of security in processing your personal data, providing guarantees through contractual agreements and certifications:
• Contractual provisions (contracts with data processors)
• Compliance with Privacy Shield certification requirements (for service providers in territories outside the European Economic Area where data protection laws may be less stringent).
REFUSAL POLICY
If the purchase of the property is not completed, and the Deed of Sale is not signed within the specified period (please refer to the terms of the deposit contract between the seller and the buyer), due to the fault of the buyer, the deposit paid will not be refunded to the client as per Article 1454 of the Spanish Civil Code.
Privacy Policy updated 12 June 2024
The protection of personal data is one of the values of Pro Relocation S.L . Compliance with the regulations regarding the protection of personal data in force is a priority objective for us.
This privacy policy outlines how Pro relocation S.L. will handle and safeguard your personal information received through our services. It will clearly and transparently explain the methods and channels through which we collect, process, and use this information.
Furthermore, we offer multiple communication channels for any questions you may have about how we process your personal data, ensuring you have full control over the entire process. By using this site, you unconditionally accept the terms and conditions outlined in this privacy policy. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to read this policy carefully before agreeing to these terms and conditions.
Pro Relocation S.L. reserves the right to modify this privacy policy to comply with new legal requirements and industry practices. As the user guarantees the accuracy, reliability, and truthfulness of the information provided and commits to keeping it updated, Pro Relocation S.L. disclaims any responsibility for possible inaccuracies in the user’s information. This website is available in both Spanish, English and Russian and Pro Relocation S.L. is not responsible for any misunderstandings due to the user’s insufficient language skills or incorrect translation of the provided text.
Warning for Minors
In accordance with current regulations, users under the age of 14 must have parental or guardian consent for the processing of their personal data.
Under no circumstances can information regarding the professional, economic, or personal situation of any family member be collected from a minor without their consent.
If you are under 14 years old and have accessed this site without informing your parents, you must not register as a user.
Normative Framework
Pro Relocation S.L. has updated its website, www.pro-relocation.com, to comply with the requirements of the new Organic Law 3/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data and the Enforcement of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD). Additionally, the website adheres to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals (GDPR) and Law 34/2002 of 11 July on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce.
The Principles We Apply to Your Personal Information
- Principle of Fairness, Lawfulness, and Transparency: We always seek your consent for processing your personal data for specific purposes, which we clearly inform you about in advance.
- Principle of Data Minimization: We only request the data necessary for the specific purposes, ensuring we collect the minimal amount of information required.
- Principle of Data Retention Limitation: We limit the storage period of your data to the time necessary for its intended purpose, informing you of this duration. For user data, we periodically review our records and delete inactive entries.
- Principle of Integrity and Confidentiality: We process your data in a manner that ensures an appropriate level of security and confidentiality. We take all necessary precautions to prevent unauthorized access to or misuse of our users’ data by third parties.
Data Privacy and Security
At www.pro-relocation.com, we commit to processing your personal data strictly according to the purposes for which it was collected, and we will not use it for other purposes without your consent.
Pro Relocation S.L. has implemented all necessary organizational and technical measures to prevent unauthorized use of your personal data by both the company and third parties.
Regarding the confidentiality of your personal data, Pro Relocation S.L. pledges to ensure that access to your data by our company, partners, and service providers is conducted in compliance with required security standards and current data protection legislation.
This site uses an SSL certificate, a security protocol that ensures your data is processed securely. This means that data transfer between our service and the user, including feedback, is fully encrypted and protected.
Despite these measures, Pro Relocation S.L. cannot guarantee absolute security on the Internet and cannot completely eliminate the risk of confidentiality breaches due to fraudulent actions by third parties. In the event of a security breach, Pro Relocation S.L. follows a specific incident notification protocol designed for such situations.
ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS TO THIRD PARTIES
In certain cases, to achieve the purposes described above, we must grant our partners access to your personal data. All of our partners comply with legal requirements to ensure an adequate level of security in processing your personal data, providing guarantees through contractual agreements and certifications:
• Contractual provisions (contracts with data processors)
• Compliance with Privacy Shield certification requirements (for service providers in territories outside the European Economic Area where data protection laws may be less stringent).
REFUSAL POLICY
If the purchase of the property is not completed, and the Deed of Sale is not signed within the specified period (please refer to the terms of the deposit contract between the seller and the buyer), due to the fault of the buyer, the deposit paid will not be refunded to the client as per Article 1454 of the Spanish Civil Code.
Privacy Policy updated 12 June 2024