Free eligibility check
Answer about 8 questions and see which residency route you are closest to, the income you would need, and what to prepare. Based on Spain's 2026 rules.
About this quiz. It gives a general indication of which residency route may fit you, based only on your answers and on the rules and income minimums as we understand them in October 2026. It is not legal, immigration or tax advice, using it does not make you a client of Iberia Bridge, and it does not guarantee that any application will be approved. Rules and amounts change, and Spanish consulates and immigration offices decide every application. Please do not make decisions such as leaving a job or selling a home on this result alone: book a consultation so we can review your situation. Your answers stay in your browser and are not stored. See our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
A summary as of October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm the details before you apply.
Spain's retirement route
Live in Spain, keep your work abroad
A fast work permit, sponsored by your employer
Up to 12 months to find work
Yes. US citizens can apply for the Non-Lucrative Visa with passive income of €2,400 a month for one person, or €3,000 for a couple, at 2026 rates. Pensions, Social Security, dividends and rental income all count. Spain issued 15,638 first residence permits to Americans in 2024, more than any other EU country.
No. It does not allow any work, including remote work for an employer abroad. If you plan to keep working remotely, the Digital Nomad Visa is the route to look at.
No. Spain's golden visa for property buyers closed to new applications on 3 April 2025. None of the routes on this page require buying a home.
Only for limited groups. It gives up to 12 months to look for work, and is open to children and grandchildren of Spaniards by origin and to people covered by specific government programmes. Most other applicants need a job offer first, or use the Digital Nomad or Non-Lucrative route.
About €2,849 a month before tax for one person in 2026, which is twice Spain's minimum wage. A partner adds about €1,068 a month and each further family member about €356. You also need three months of history with your employer or clients, and a degree or three years of experience.
Portugal is worth a look. Its D7 visa starts at €920 a month for one person and €1,380 for a couple in 2026. Iberia Bridge handles moves to both countries.
Usually after ten years of legal residence. Nationals of most Latin American countries can apply after two.
We coordinate the whole move to Spain or Portugal in one plan: immigration, business setup, housing, tax and settling in. The first consultation is free.
Thinking about Portugal instead? Take the Portugal visa quiz.
