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 days at a time. Buying Property vs. Living in Spain It is crucial to separate the act of buying the property from the act of residing in it. The...