- Catalonia issued 314 golden visas between January and November 2024, the highest number since 2020.
- Foreign investors poured over €826 million into Catalonia from 2020 to 2024.
- Each investor spent an average of €662,000 on property acquisitions.
- Chinese nationals received the most visas, followed by Iranians, Americans, and Britons.
- Barcelona dominated with 308 visas issued for investments in the city.
- Tarragona and Girona accounted for the remaining six visas.
- The visa rush followed Spain’s announcement to end the golden visa program in April 2025.
- Applicants must invest or buy property worth at least €500,000 to qualify.
- These investments boosted Catalonia’s real estate and economy significantly.
- Investors made notable deals, including an €11 million property purchase in Girona in May 2021.
The golden visa program’s closure aims to tackle housing issues, but applications are expected to rise until April 2025.
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