2025: Residency in Spain for Individuals and Families — Everything You Need to Know

🛂 Why Residency in Spain Appeals to Global Citizens

Spain offers one of the most desirable lifestyles in Europe — but beyond lifestyle, it provides legal pathways for global individuals and families to establish a European base, unlock mobility, and protect their long-term interests.

At Beyond, we help you navigate this process with discretion, structure, and trusted expertise.

🧭 Pathways to Legal Residency in Spain

Spain offers several residency options. Here are the most relevant for high-net-worth individuals:

🇪🇸 1. Golden Visa (Property-Based Residency)

Minimum investment: €500,000 in Spanish real estate (per family)

✅ Key advantages:

• Residency for you and your entire family (spouse + children)
• Fast-track approval (2–4 months)
• No physical stay requirement to maintain visa
• Full access to Schengen Area
• Renewable every 2 years (leading to permanent residency after 5 years and citizenship after 10)

🔒 One of the most flexible residency-by-investment programs in Europe

🇪🇸 2. Non-Lucrative Visa (For Passive Income Holders)

Ideal for individuals who:

• Are retired or semi-retired
• Have stable income from abroad
• Are not planning to work in Spain

Requirements:

• Annual passive income of ~€30,000+ for the main applicant (plus ~€8,000 per dependent)
• Clean criminal record
• Spanish health insurance

✅ Allows full-time living in Spain

⚠️ Triggers tax residency after 183 days/year

🇪🇸 3. Digital Nomad Visa (Remote Workers)

For professionals working remotely for foreign companies

Income requirement: ~€2,600/month

✅ Initial residency: 1 year (renewable to 5)

✅ Family reunification available

✅ Tax benefits under the Beckham Law (see below)

💼 Tax Residency vs Legal Residency: What You Need to Know

Holding a Spanish residence permit does not automatically make you a tax resident.

You become a tax resident only if:

• You spend more than 183 days/year in Spain
• OR your economic center (e.g. business or investments) is based in Spain

🔍 How Beyond Can Help You:

• Property ownership via structured entities
• Planning for non-tax residency
• Integration with international tax advisors
• Guidance on compliance without exposure

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Reunification & Long-Term Benefits

All Spanish residency pathways allow:

• Spouse, children (under 18 or dependent), and parents to apply
• Access to private and public healthcare
• Access to international schools and European universities
• Pathway to long-term residency and citizenship

💰 The Beckham Law: Tax Regime for Transferred Professionals

If relocating for professional reasons, the Beckham Law allows:

• Flat 24% income tax on Spanish-sourced income (up to €600,000/year)
• 6-year benefit window
• No tax on foreign income (if not brought into Spain)

✅ Applies to remote workers under certain conditions

✅ Ideal for tech founders, C-level execs, or creative professionals

🧩 How Beyond Supports Your Residency Journey

We offer more than paperwork — we offer perspective, discretion, and complete alignment.

Our Residency Advisory includes:

• Full eligibility assessment
• Coordination with Spain’s top immigration lawyers
• Document preparation, submission & appointments
• Structure review with trusted tax advisors
• Ongoing support post-approval
• Integration with property search if desired

From decision to approval, we walk with you — not as agents, but as partners.

✨ Start With Clarity

Whether you’re exploring the Golden Visa, D7, or another residency path, clarity is the first step.

At Beyond, we offer a discreet 15-minute exploratory call to understand your goals, assess eligibility, and guide you on the most strategic residency options — tailored to your life, not a template.

This is not a sales pitch.

It’s a private, obligation-free conversation — to see if our service is right for you.

Schedule a 15 min call with us

Private. Precise. Beyond expectations.