Have you ever thought about what life might be like if you lived in Spain? Ancient architecture, friendly people, a pleasant climate. Did you know that you are three times safer in Spain than you are in South Africa and crime in Spain is less than half of what it is in South Africa? Did you know that by just making an investment in property in Spain you can guarantee residency for you and your family in this European country?
Spain offers a much better quality of life. In last year’s InterNations report Spain ranked as the 4th best country when it came to quality of life. The ranking is based on a number of factors such as work-life balance, access to quality healthcare, education, and infrastructure, as well as cost of living and career opportunities.
InterNations surveyed 14,300 expats, representing 174 nationalities and living in 191 countries or territories, to rate 43 different aspects of life abroad on a scale of 1-7.
“The country, famed for its good weather, rises in the rankings because expats voted it highly for in the Ease of Settling In Index. They say that friendliness and, more specifically, the attitude of locals towards foreigners makes it a great place to live,” found the report of life in Spain.
If you lived in Spain….
- you would be likely to live almost 32 years longer! Life expectancy in South Africa is only 49 years old while in Spain it is 81.
- You would also make 2.6 times more money! The GDP per capita in Spain is $30,100 while in South Africa it is $11,500.
- Chances are you would not contract HIV/Aids and you would not lose a loved one to the illness as the percentage of adults living with HIV/AIDS in Spain is 0.40% while in South Africa it is 17.90%.
- Your children will be much healthier. The number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in Spain is 3.33 while in South Africa it is 41.61.
- You’ll be exposed to crime a lot less. In Spain 141 in every 100,000 people are currently imprisoned compared to 290 in South Africa.
- You will be much safer from violent crime. Only 0.60 in every 100,000 people are murdered annually in Spain compared to 31.90 in South Africa.
This is how you and your family can move to Spain right away
Making an investment of €500,000 in real estate will gain you and your family immediate residency in Spain – as simple as that. The visa, called the Spanish Investor Visa, can be renewed every two years. After five years it is possible to gain permanent residency and after ten years citizenship. It is not necessary to live in Spain in order to retain and renew the residency visa permit.
After several years of price declines real estate is now at rock bottom prices and the Spanish property market offers considerable potential for capital gains in the coming years.
The cherry on the cake
This residency program also allows one to become part of the European Union without having to reside permanently in Spain. The country remains a very popular destination for businessmen and corporates who wish to use the country as a springboard to gain access to Europe. At the same time, your family can enjoy a fantastic life with an excellent education system and 1st class living standards.
Qualifying Criteria
Applicants must commit to one of the following options:
- Capital investment of 1,000,000€ (one million Euros) or more in a Spanish company
- Employ 10 Spanish nationals through the creation of a new business
- Purchase a home/real estate from 500,000€ (five hundred thousand Euros) and upwards
What you’ll get in return
- Permanent Residency Visa for Spain meaning you can travel freely throughout the EU and 26 Schengen States
- Your family will be granted Permanent Residency too. This includes parents, minor children and your spouse
- Working rights
- Access to all Spanish public services including health care and education
And of course you will get the peace of mind that you and your family can opt to up and leave for the quiet, beautiful and peaceful security of Spain.
Source: CIA World Fact Book, Numbeo