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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain

Expat and nomad favorite, with possibility of lower taxes through special regimes.

Foreign dividends and capital gains exempt with Beckham's Law.
Independent means visa for retirees.
Digital Nomad visa with flat 24% tax benefits for non residents.
High quality of life
320+ days of sunshine.
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Spain Citizenship and Naturalization

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Grade:

A+

Global Rank: 3

Dual Citizenship:Yes

Visa-free Access

161 out of 195 countries

Access to Major Destinations

  • European Union
  • United Kingdom
  • Canada
  • United States
  • China
  • Russia
  • Japan
CategoryDetails
Citizenship by Descent
  • Ancestry Eligibility: Parents, Grandparents
  • Requirements: Proof of ancestry through birth certificates or family records. Documented lineage to a Spanish citizen or former Spanish citizen.
Naturalizations
  • Minimum Residency: 10 years
  • Physical Presence: At least 6 months per year during the residency period.
  • Language Test: Yes (Spanish)
  • Renounce Original Citizenship: Yes
  • Minor Dependants: Yes
Spouse Naturalization
  • Living in Country: Not specified
  • Living Abroad: 1 Marriage must be registered with Spanish authorities and evidence of a genuine relationship must be provided.
  • Language Test: Yes (Spanish)
  • Renounce Citizenship: Yes
Birthright Citizenship
  • Description: Spain does not grant automatic citizenship to children born in the country unless specific conditions are met.
  • Conditions: Child born to Spanish parents or parents with permanent residency. Child born stateless or unable to inherit the nationality of the parents.
Economic Citizenship (Investment)
  • Allowed: No
  • Investment Requirements:
  • Restrictions:
Other Provisions
  • Child is Citizen: If a child is a Spanish citizen, parents may gain residency rights, which could lead to expedited naturalization.
  • Specific Nationalities Benefits: Citizens of former Spanish colonies may be eligible for shorter residency requirements for naturalization (e.g., 2 years).
Citizenship by Exception
  • Allowed: Yes
  • Details: Exceptional services to Spain, such as significant cultural, scientific, or economic contributions. Special humanitarian cases.

Taxation Overview

Personal Tax Overview: Spain πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ

Key information about personal taxation in Spain

Taxation system
Residence based
Personal Income Tax Rate (Up to)
47

Tax Residency

Normal rule: 183 days

Special rule: No information

Special Tax Regime

Beckhams Law

Beckham's law allows resident employees of Spanish companies to be taxed as non-residents on foreign income such as dividends, interests and capital gains