Common problems of Spanish immigrants

If you buy a property in Spain, you can immigrate to Spain, a veteran European power. Once this Spanish investment immigration policy was introduced, it immediately attracted the attention of many domestic immigration applicants. The following are common problems encountered in the process of immigration, hoping to help all applicants.

1. What is the purpose of Spain's investment immigration policy?

On September 27th, 20 13, Spain passed the Law on Supporting Entrepreneurs and Their Internationalization, which came into effect on September 28th. The bill aims to attract investment, promote entrepreneurship and attract high-quality talents for Spain. Promoting foreign investment in the west is one of the pillars of the new entrepreneurship law, including issuing residence visas to foreign investors. Specifically, it is to provide more convenience and freedom for foreign investors, entrepreneurs, senior technicians, researchers, migrant workers and their families to apply for residence visas.

2. What conditions do applicants need to meet before they can invest in Spain?

Have reached the age of 18, have not stayed in Spain illegally, have no criminal record in Spain, have purchased medical insurance from an insurance company that has no criminal record in the country where they live and is free to operate in Spain in the past five years, with the insured amount not less than 30,000 euros, and have sufficient economic ability to maintain the life of the applicant and his relatives in Spain. At present, the reference standard is 2,200 euros per month for the head of household and 500 euros per spouse and minor children.

3. How long is the validity of the residence visa?

The residence visa is valid for one year, during which the holder is allowed to enter Spain and other Schengen countries at any time, at least once, and the stay time is unlimited.

4. How do I change my residence visa to a residence permit?

Before or within 90 days after the expiration of the residence visa, investors can apply for a residence permit. The investment residence permit is valid for 2 years. As long as the holder still holds the national debt or real estate and produces relevant certificates, he can continue to apply for the next two years of residence. His spouse and children under the age of 18 also enjoy the same rights, and adult children who cannot live independently due to health reasons can also apply together.

5. Can I change my account into a long-term residence card?

Investors holding such residence permits must prove that they have lived in Spain for more than 65,438+083 days if they want to obtain long-term residence or Spanish nationality.

6. Can I work in Spain with an investment residence permit?

You can work and do business in Spain with an investment residence permit.

7. Does the Spanish government have any designated intermediary agencies to handle investment and residence procedures?

At present, the western government has not designated any intermediary agencies to promote or handle the formalities of buying a house and living.

8. Are there any geographical restrictions on buying real estate?

The real estate involved in the bill can be any type of urban or rural real estate.

9. Can the purchase amount of real estate be accumulated?

You can buy one or more properties with a total value of more than 500,000 euros.

10. Can I buy a property in partnership with others?

You can buy real estate with other investors, as long as the applicant's own investment reaches or exceeds 500,000 euros.

1 1, 500,000 euros Does the minimum real estate investment amount include tax?

The property must not contain any tax, that is, the initial value of the property must reach or exceed 500,000 euros.

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Summary of Frequently Asked Questions on Immigration to Spain

Is English spoken locally in Spain? What is the English level of Spanish people?

A: Spanish is the main local official language in Spain, and there are three regional official languages: Catalan, Basque and Galician. Most young Spaniards can speak some English.

Is Spain a Schengen country? Can I freely enter and leave other European countries after immigrating to Spain?

A: Spain is one of the Schengen countries. After obtaining a Spanish visa, you can freely pass through 26 Schengen countries without border restrictions.

What are the requirements for an applicant to invest in Spain?

A: The applicant should be over 18 years old and have no criminal record. They need to provide health certificates. There is no requirement on the source of funds, education and language.

What are the famous universities in Spain?

A: Spain has more than 65,438+000 universities and more than 300 world-famous professional universities and research centers. Famous universities include the University of Salamanca, the University of Madrid, the University of Granada, the University of Barcelona and the Catalan Polytechnic University. Spain is the only country that adopts free compulsory education in 14, and the developed public education system guarantees the quality of teaching in Spain.

What is the largest city in Spain? How is the economic development?

The largest city in Spain is Madrid, which is the capital of Spain. With a population of about 4 million, it is the political, economic, cultural and financial center of Spain. The local living standard is high.

Is the social welfare in Spain good?

A: Spain is a high welfare country in Europe. After paying social insurance, everyone can enjoy free medical care, unemployment relief, retirement pension and other benefits, and children can enjoy free education in public schools.

What are the requirements for Spanish citizenship?

A: 1) legal residence in Spain 10 years;

2) legally residing in Spain for one year and marrying a Spaniard;

3) Children born in Spain and legally holding residence permits for 65,438+0 years can apply for Spanish citizenship directly.

What is the number of nie in Spain?

A: Is Nie N? MerodeIdentidaddelEXtranjero, which means foreigner identification number The identity card number of a foreigner is the identity card number of a foreigner who is not an EU national in Spain. All foreigners who have obtained a Spanish visa or a Spanish residence permit for more than 6 months need to apply for this number.