Like many residency by investment programmes in Europe, the Spanish Golden Visa has been a big topic of debate lately. In April 2024, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez put forward a proposal to shut down the investor visa. Despite gaining support from the Spanish Council of Ministers, discussions about ending the programme only kicked off in July. Come September, the Spanish Congress will consider the bill proposal. Here's what we know so far about this potentially major change

Spain's Golden Visa programme has long been a popular choice for non-EU investors seeking residency and a second passport in Europe. However, recent changes have altered the options for prospective applicants. In April 2024, the Spanish government got rid of the property investment option for Golden Visas. This move aimed to ease pressures on the housing sector and address concerns about potential money laundering risks. Despite this change, the Spanish Golden Visa programm