How can I get permanent residency in Spain?

Most people start with a temporary residence permit — non-lucrative, self-employed, digital nomad, company-based or student — and renew it while keeping the legal requirements. After several years of legal residence you can apply for long-term residency, and later for Spanish citizenship.

Does buying a property give me residency in Spain?

Not on its own. Spain closed its golden visa programme for property investors in April 2025. A home you own or rent in Spain is still a key part of a residency application, combined with proof of sufficient income or savings, private health insurance and the other documents of your chosen route.

How much money do I need for the non-lucrative residency?

You must show stable income or savings that cover your living costs in Spain without working there. The required amount is set by Spanish regulations and increases with each family member; we calculate the exact figure for your family before you apply.

Can my spouse and children get residency too?

Yes. Most routes allow you to include your spouse and children, as long as your financial means and documents cover the whole family.

Can I work in Spain with residency?

It depends on the route. The self-employed residency and the digital nomad visa allow you to work; the non-lucrative residency does not allow work in Spain. We help you choose the route that matches your plans.

Do you help with renewals?

Yes. We manage residency renewals on every route, and our lawyers and advisors stay with you until you receive long-term residency and Spanish citizenship.

Residency in Spain

Self-employed residency in Spain

Residency together with an official work permit, so you can run your own professional activity in Spain.

Liasam was the first company in Iran to open this route successfully for its clients. We prepare the business case, the professional documents and the application, and guide you through registering your activity once you arrive.

Official work permit as a self-employed professional
Suitable for consultants, specialists and business owners
Family members can be included in the application

Non-lucrative residency (financial means)

A secure way to live in Spain without working or investing there — as long as you can show stable income or savings.

You must prove that you can cover your own and your family’s living costs without employment in Spain. Accepted evidence can include bank deposits and balances, regular income, pensions, rental income from property, dividends or other legal sources of funds. Valid private health insurance and an address in Spain are also required.

No need to work or invest in Spain
Required means are calculated per family member
Renewable while you keep meeting the conditions

Residency and buying property

A home in Spain is often the starting point of a residency application — but on its own it is not a residency route.

Spain closed its golden visa programme for property investors in April 2025. Today, owning or renting a home in Spain supports your application together with proof of financial means: a title deed or rental contract, bank statements and balances, private health insurance and documents for your address in Spain. For a family, the required means depend on the number of family members.

Before you buy, we define whether your goal is investment, residency or both, and structure the purchase and documents around that goal.

Residency through a Spanish company

The business plan explains the purpose of the activity, the initial capital, expected income, the target market and the capacity to create jobs. After the company is registered, a bank account opened and the tax and administrative steps completed, the residency file is assessed according to your activity and personal situation.

Business plan and identity documents
Financial documents and a clean criminal record certificate
Proof of business premises, articles of association and official registration

Once approved, you and your family can receive residency under the current rules.

Digital nomad visa

Specialist support for freelancers, developers and remote professionals who work for clients or employers outside Spain.

We review your contracts, income and professional background, prepare the file and guide you through the application, so you can live on the Costa del Sol while keeping your international work.

Renewals, long-term residency and citizenship

Our commitment does not end with your first visa.

We manage residency renewals on every route described on this page. Our team of lawyers and advisors in Spain stays with you step by step, from the first consultation until you receive your Spanish passport and citizenship.

Your residency in Spain, handled from first call to passport