Published October 3rd, 2024

Document Checklist - Investor Visa to Spain

A free 14-point checklist to help you to manage your visa documents for the Spain Investor Visa.

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National visa application form

Document

A completed and signed visa application form with all sections filled out.
1. Complete application form
  
  Step
  
  Fill out all sections of the national visa application form and sign it.
Passport-size photograph

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A recent, color photograph taken against a light background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses or face-concealing garments.
1. Obtain passport photo
  
  Step Estimated Cost: 10 USD
  
  Get a recent passport-size color photograph meeting the specified requirements.
Valid passport

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An unexpired passport with at least 1 year validity and two blank pages, not older than 10 years.
1. Make passport copy
  
  Step
  
  Create a photocopy of the passport page(s) containing biometric data.
Investment in unquoted stocks and shares

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Documents accrediting the investment

Declaration of investment made at the Foreign Investments Registry of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation.
1. Obtain investment declaration
  
  Step 1
  
  Acquire a copy of the declaration of investment in unquoted stocks and shares from the Foreign Investments Registry.
2. Apostille the document
  
  Step 2
  
  Ensure the investment declaration is apostilled if issued outside Spain.
3. Translate the document
  
  Step 3
  
  If not in Spanish, have the document translated by a sworn translator.
Investment in quoted stocks and shares

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Documents accrediting the investment

Certificate from the financial intermediary registered with the National Securities Market Commission or the Bank of Spain.
1. Obtain investment certificate
  
  Step 1
  
  Acquire a certificate from the registered financial intermediary confirming the investment in quoted stocks and shares.
2. Apostille the document
  
  Step 2
  
  Ensure the investment certificate is apostilled if issued outside Spain.
3. Translate the document
  
  Step 3
  
  If not in Spanish, have the document translated by a sworn translator.
Investment in public debt

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Documents accrediting the investment

Certificate from the financial institution or the Bank of Spain confirming the investment in public debt.
1. Obtain investment certificate
  
  Step 1
  
  Acquire a certificate from the financial institution or Bank of Spain confirming the investment in public debt.
2. Apostille the document
  
  Step 2
  
  Ensure the investment certificate is apostilled if issued outside Spain.
3. Translate the document
  
  Step 3
  
  If not in Spanish, have the document translated by a sworn translator.
Bank deposit investment

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Documents accrediting the investment

Certificate from the credit institution confirming the bank deposit investment.
1. Obtain investment certificate
  
  Step 1
  
  Acquire a certificate from the credit institution confirming the bank deposit investment.
2. Apostille the document
  
  Step 2
  
  Ensure the investment certificate is apostilled if issued outside Spain.
3. Translate the document
  
  Step 3
  
  If not in Spanish, have the document translated by a sworn translator.
Real estate investment

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Documents accrediting the investment

Land Registry certification of ownership and encumbrances.
1. Obtain Land Registry certification
  
  Step 1
  
  Acquire a certification from the Land Registry confirming ownership and encumbrances of the real estate investment.
2. Apostille the document
  
  Step 2
  
  Ensure the Land Registry certification is apostilled if issued outside Spain.
3. Translate the document
  
  Step 3
  
  If not in Spanish, have the document translated by a sworn translator.
Business project investment

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Documents accrediting the investment

Report from the Economic and Commercial Office confirming the business project's general interest.
1. Obtain Economic and Commercial Office report
  
  Step 1
  
  Acquire a report from the Economic and Commercial Office confirming the business project's general interest.
2. Apostille the document
  
  Step 2
  
  Ensure the report is apostilled if issued outside Spain.
3. Translate the document
  
  Step 3
  
  If not in Spanish, have the document translated by a sworn translator.
Proof of financial means

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Documents proving sufficient own financial means or regular income for the investor and accompanying family members.
1. Obtain financial documents
  
  Step 1
  
  Gather documents proving financial means equivalent to 400% of Spain's IPREM for the investor, plus 100% for each family member.
2. Apostille the documents
  
  Step 2
  
  Ensure the financial documents are apostilled if issued outside Spain.
3. Translate the documents
  
  Step 3
  
  If not in Spanish, have the documents translated by a sworn translator.
Criminal record check certificate

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Criminal record check certificate(s) from countries of residence for the past 2 years, not older than 6 months.
1. Obtain criminal record certificate
  
  Step 1 Estimated Cost: 55 USD
  
  Acquire criminal record check certificate(s) from relevant countries. For UK, submit ACRO Certificate.
2. Apostille the certificate
  
  Step 2 Estimated Cost: 30 USD
  
  Ensure the criminal record certificate is apostilled.
3. Translate the certificate
  
  Step 3 Estimated Cost: 50 USD
  
  Have the criminal record certificate translated into Spanish by a sworn translator.
4. Draft declaration of no recent criminal records
  
  Step 4
  
  Write a responsible declaration confirming the absence of criminal records for the last five years.
Health insurance certificate

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Certificate of public or private health insurance contracted with an insurance entity authorized to operate in Spain.
1. Purchase health insurance
  
  Step 1
  
  Obtain a health insurance policy from an insurance entity authorized to operate in Spain.
2. Obtain insurance certificate
  
  Step 2
  
  Acquire a certificate from the insurance provider confirming the health coverage.
Proof of residence in the consular district

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Evidence of legal residence or attendance of in-person classes in the consular district.
1. Obtain proof of residence
  
  Step
  
  Acquire documentation proving legal residence or attendance of in-person classes in the consular district.
Visa fee payment receipt

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Proof of payment for the visa fee in local currency.
1. Pay visa fee
  
  Step
  
  Pay the required visa fee in local currency and obtain a receipt.

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Document Checklist - Investor Visa to Spain

National visa application form

Complete application form

Passport-size photograph

Obtain passport photo

Valid passport

Make passport copy

Investment in unquoted stocks and shares

Obtain investment declaration

Apostille the document

Translate the document

Investment in quoted stocks and shares

Obtain investment certificate

Apostille the document

Translate the document

Investment in public debt

Obtain investment certificate

Apostille the document

Translate the document

Bank deposit investment

Obtain investment certificate

Apostille the document

Translate the document

Real estate investment

Obtain Land Registry certification

Apostille the document

Translate the document

Business project investment

Obtain Economic and Commercial Office report

Apostille the document

Translate the document

Proof of financial means

Obtain financial documents

Apostille the documents

Translate the documents

Criminal record check certificate

Obtain criminal record certificate

Apostille the certificate

Translate the certificate

Draft declaration of no recent criminal records

Health insurance certificate

Purchase health insurance

Obtain insurance certificate

Proof of residence in the consular district

Obtain proof of residence

Visa fee payment receipt

Pay visa fee

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