Yes. No restrictions. Citizens of any country — EU or non-EU — can purchase property in Spain with full ownership rights. No residency required. No visa needed. No Spanish language needed. Just a passport and an NIE number.
What You Need
NIE — Spanish tax ID. BlancaReal’s legal team handles application.
Spanish bank account — for payments and direct debits.
Passport — valid from your country of citizenship.
Process
Same as for Spanish citizens: reservation, contract, notary, land registry. Only additional step is the NIE. Can be managed entirely remotely via power of attorney.
Residency
Buying property does not automatically give residency. Non-EU citizens can apply for Golden Visa with €500,000+ investment. EU citizens register as residents with health insurance and income proof. British citizens (post-Brexit) follow non-EU route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can British people buy after Brexit?
Yes. Brexit did not affect property purchase rights. Same process as any non-EU citizen. May need visa for stays over 90 days.
Can Americans buy in Spain?
Yes. No restrictions. NIE + bank account required. Golden Visa or Digital Nomad Visa for residency.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
No. BlancaReal’s team speaks seven languages including English, Dutch, German, Italian, and French.