The NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is a unique, personal tax identification number assigned to foreigners in Spain. As a US citizen, you cannot legally buy property, open a bank account, or even set up internet in Mallorca without this essential nine-digit number. Why the NIE is Your Most Important Spanish Document In the [...]

You cannot live in Mallorca year-round using only a US passport due to the 90/180-day Schengen rule. To stay in Spain permanently (365 days a year), you must apply for a long-stay Spanish residency visa, such as the Non-Lucrative Visa, before you relocate. Understanding the Schengen Area Limit Many American buyers assume that if they [...]

Since the €500,000 real estate visa ended, securing residency in Spain is no longer about a massive upfront investment, but rather proving financial stability. For a Non-Lucrative Visa, a US couple currently needs to show roughly €40,000 in annual passive income or savings to legally reside in Mallorca. Shifting from "Investment" to "Income" When American [...]

The real estate investment route for the Spanish Golden Visa officially ended in 2025. You can no longer obtain Spanish residency simply by purchasing a €500,000 property. However, US citizens still have highly accessible and popular pathways to live in Mallorca, such as the Non-Lucrative Visa or the Digital Nomad Visa. The Reality of the [...]

As of April 2025, Spain officially abolished the Real Estate Golden Visa program. You can no longer obtain Spanish residency simply by purchasing a property worth €500,000. However, US buyers can still secure residency through alternative routes like the Non-Lucrative Visa or Digital Nomad Visa. The End of the Real Estate Route For over a [...]

No, you do not need a visa to buy a house in Spain. As a US citizen, you can purchase, own, and sell Spanish real estate using only your US passport and a Spanish tax number (NIE). However, you do need a visa if you plan to live in that house for more than 90 [...]

Yes, a US citizen can absolutely buy property in Mallorca. There are no restrictions on Americans owning real estate in Spain, whether it is a beachfront villa or a rural finca. You have the exact same property rights as a Spanish citizen. Understanding the Buying Process for Americans Spain is highly welcoming to foreign investment, [...]