Golden Visa Interest in Portugal and Greece Ramps Up as Spain Closes Its Doors

As Spain concludes its golden visa program, potential investors are redirecting their focus towards Greece and Portugal. These countries are enhancing their visa schemes to accommodate the influx, making them the new hotspots for those seeking residency through investment in Europe.
Spain’s Golden Visa Sees 200% Rise in American Interest Amid Looming Closure

Madrid has seen a dramatic 200% surge in American applications for Spain’s Golden Visa Program following Spain’s announcement that the residency-by-investment scheme will permanently close on April 3, 2025. Driven by urgency, affluent U.S. investors are rushing to secure Spanish residency, significantly impacting the local real estate market and prompting shifts in Spain’s future investment attraction strategies.
Last Call for the Spanish Golden Visa: A Comprehensive Guide

Spain’s Golden Visa program, which granted residency to non-EU investors, will end on April 3, 2025. Prospective applicants need to act now to secure their Spanish Residency.
Where to Invest in Europe Now That Spain Is Ending Its Golden Visa Program: A Comprehensive Guide

With Spain officially ending its Golden Visa program on April 3, 2025, many investors are reevaluating their options for obtaining residency and citizenship in Europe. Fortunately, other countries continue to offer attractive programs for high-net-worth individuals seeking access to the European Union. In this guide, we explore the best options for investors, focusing on Greece, Hungary, Malta, Portugal, and Cyprus.
Spain’s Golden Visa Program Faces Its Final Days

Spain’s Congress of Deputies recently approved a bill to abolish the real estate investment route under the Golden Visa Program. This decision could reshape the landscape of residency by investment (RBI) in Europe.
Spanish Golden Visa in 2024: would that be the end of the program?

Another European country is ending its investment residence permit program. This time it’s Spain. On July 24, 2024, the Government of Spain, led by the Socialist Party of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez (PSOE) and the left-wing party Sumar, submitted an amendment to Congress to begin the process of eliminating the Spanish Golden Visa program for any type of investment. The authorities plan to complete the process of eliminating the program by October 2024. But investors still have a chance to take part in the program and receive a Spanish Golden Visa.
Reassessing the Impact of Golden Visa Programs on European Housing Markets

As Europe grapples with economic shifts and rising housing prices, the role of Golden Visa programs has come under scrutiny. These changes reflect a broader understanding within the European Union of the need to balance economic benefits with social implications.
Golden Visa Spain: will the requirements change?

The Spanish government plans to raise the minimum investment required to participate in the Golden Visa Spain program. And also, perhaps, exclude the purchase of real estate from the list of options.
The end of Golden Visa era in Europe

The end of winter 2023 has become hot for the Golden Visa by Investment industry in Europe. The Program of Portugal and Ireland is officially closed, the Golden Visa to Spain – no real estate option.