Can foreigners buy apartments in Barcelona?

Yes. There are no restrictions on buying property in Spain , whether it's commercial, residential or land. In fact, Spain encourages investment by foreigners, both resident and non-resident. You will require a financial number which can acquire by visiting a police station with your passport.

How do I buy an apartment in Barcelona?

The process of buying a property in Spain usually runs as follows. First, the buyer makes an offer, usually through the seller's real estate agent. If this is accepted, then the buyer and seller sign a preliminary contract (contrato privado de compravento) and the buyer pays a deposit, typically 10% of the purchase price. Then the agent helps to organise property check and if there're no burdens or restrictions, a final sales contract is prepared.

Do I need a Spanish bank account to buy an apartment in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your apartment in Barcelona. This will enable you to set up direct debits and standing orders to pay for your utilities and bills .

Can I get a mortgage in Spain?

Yes. Although to get a mortgage in Spain you need NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjeros). If you're in Spain, you can start the NIE application process at any local police station. Outside of Spain, the best way to apply for an NIE is to contact your local Spanish consulate.

What is a Spanish residence permit?

A long-term residence permit allows you to stay in Spain indefinitely, working or otherwise, under the same conditions as Spanish citizens. You can apply for Spanish nationality after 10 years of residence in Spain.

How do I get a residence permit in Spain?

Dedending on type (for students, for investors, etc.) you can obtain Spanish residence permit at Foreigner’s Office in Spain or at Spanish Consulate in your country of residence.

How long does it take to get residency in Spain?

The terms are based on the type of the residence (for students, for investors, etc.). Some of them can be obtained in less than one month.

Can I get residency in Spain if I buy property?

Yes. When buying a property, you can get a residence permit in Spain, which will allow you to legally reside in the country. At the moment, the most suitable program for obtaining a Spanish residence permit is a Non-Lucrative residence visa in Spain . The main requirement of the program is to provide sufficient financial guarantees, as well as the availability of housing in Spain. Until 2025, investors had the opportunity to apply for a golden visa to Spain when buying real estate starting from 500 thousand euros, and the program has been officially closed since April 2025.

How can I get permanent residency in Spain?

You can get permanent residency in Spain after 5 years of legal residence.

How long does it take to become a citizen in Spain?

The standard criteria for citizenship in Spain is 10 years of legal residence. There are reduced terms (1, 2 or 5 years) for residency based on naturalization, origin, option, etc.

Buy flat in Barcelona. Apartments for sale in Barcelona, Spain

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New four-bedroom penthouse in the center of Eixample, Barcelona, Spain for 1,796,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New four-bedroom penthouse in the center of Eixample, Barcelona, Spain

1,796,000 €

£1,539,000

Total area 175 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Apartment with a guaranteed income of 4% in Eixample, Barcelona, Spain for 800,000 €

Apartment with a guaranteed income of 4% in Eixample, Barcelona, Spain

800,000 €

£685,000

Total area 90 m²3 bedrooms3 bathroomsYield 4.0%

Sea view

Аpartments with views of the sea, mountains and golf course, Costa del Sol

From 380,000 €

Swimming pool Underground parking Golf course Private garden Terrace

New apartment with a balcony and a parking space, Barcelona, Spain for 480,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New apartment with a balcony and a parking space, Barcelona, Spain

480,000 €

£411,000

Total area 102 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

One-bedroom apartment with a terrace in a new residence with a swimming pool, Barcelona, Spain for 397,000 €

One-bedroom apartment with a terrace in a new residence with a swimming pool, Barcelona, Spain

397,000 €

£340,000

Total area 45 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

Two-bedroom apartment in a modern residential complex, Barcelona, Spain for 575,000 €

Two-bedroom apartment in a modern residential complex, Barcelona, Spain

575,000 €

£492,000

Total area 103 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Furnished apartment in a residence with a swimming pool, in the old town of Barcelona, Spain for 595,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Furnished apartment in a residence with a swimming pool, in the old town of Barcelona, Spain

595,000 €

£510,000

Total area 87 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Spacious apartment near a metro station and the city center, Barcelona, Spain for 595,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Spacious apartment near a metro station and the city center, Barcelona, Spain

595,000 €

£510,000

Total area 85 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Furnished apartment with two balconies in the heart of Eixample, Barcelona, Spain for 750,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Furnished apartment with two balconies in the heart of Eixample, Barcelona, Spain

750,000 €

£642,000

Total area 115 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New residential complex with a swimming pool in Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain for From 395,000 €

New residential complex with a swimming pool in Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

From 395,000 €

From £338,000

Completion in: 2024.IVTotal of 12 apartments

Residential complex

Renovated apartment with a large balcony in a residence with a swimming pool, Barcelona, Spain for 590,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Renovated apartment with a large balcony in a residence with a swimming pool, Barcelona, Spain

590,000 €

£505,000

Total area 84 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Furnished apartment with a terrace, Barcelona, Spain for 580,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Furnished apartment with a terrace, Barcelona, Spain

580,000 €

£497,000

Total area 92 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New duplex penthouse in Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain for 795,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New duplex penthouse in Sant Martí, Barcelona, Spain

795,000 €

£681,000

Total area 150 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Two-bedroom penthouse in a renovated building, Barcelona, Spain for 625,000 €

Two-bedroom penthouse in a renovated building, Barcelona, Spain

625,000 €

£535,000

Total area 81 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

We organise online viewings on request

Renovated apartment with a balcony in the city center, Barcelona, Spain for 275,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Renovated apartment with a balcony in the city center, Barcelona, Spain

275,000 €

£236,000

Total area 76 m²1 bedroom2 bathrooms

New duplex penthouse in a building with a swimming pool, Raval district, Barcelona, Spain for 485,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New duplex penthouse in a building with a swimming pool, Raval district, Barcelona, Spain

485,000 €

£415,000

Total area 77 m²1 bedroom2 bathrooms

Renovated traditional apartment in the El Born area, Barcelona, Spain for 465,000 €

Renovated traditional apartment in the El Born area, Barcelona, Spain

465,000 €

£398,000

Total area 72 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

High-quality apartment with a balcony in the center of Eixample, Barcelona, Spain for 400,000 €

With balcony/terrace

High-quality apartment with a balcony in the center of Eixample, Barcelona, Spain

400,000 €

£343,000

Total area 57 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Spacious renovated apartment with 2 balconies in the city center, Barcelona, Spain for 649,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Spacious renovated apartment with 2 balconies in the city center, Barcelona, Spain

649,000 €

£556,000

Total area 168 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

New apartment with a smart-home system in the centre of Barcelona, Spain for 380,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New apartment with a smart-home system in the centre of Barcelona, Spain

380,000 €

£325,000

Total area 64 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New apartment in the historic centre, Barcelona, Spain for 355,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New apartment in the historic centre, Barcelona, Spain

355,000 €

£304,000

Total area 78 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment in front of Barcelona Cathedral, Spain for 432,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment in front of Barcelona Cathedral, Spain

432,000 €

£370,000

Total area 55 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment in a new building, in the historic part of the city, Barcelona, Spain for 364,000 €

With swimming pool

Apartment in a new building, in the historic part of the city, Barcelona, Spain

364,000 €

£312,000

Total area 65 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Spacious penthouse with panoramic terraces in Premia de Mar, Barcelona, Spain for 320,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Spacious penthouse with panoramic terraces in Premia de Mar, Barcelona, Spain

320,000 €

£274,000

Total area 255 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Penthouse with a terrace, in a prestigious area, Poblenou, Spain for 750,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with a terrace, in a prestigious area, Poblenou, Spain

750,000 €

£642,000

Total area 120 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with a terrace and a swimming pool, Poblenou, Barcelona for 922,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with a terrace and a swimming pool, Poblenou, Barcelona

922,000 €

£790,000

Total area 115 m²1 bedroom1 bathroom

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Tranio case: buying an apartment in Madrid and obtaining Spain Golden Visa
Today Spain is one of the most popular EU countries for obtaining a residency by investments. To participate in the Spain Golden Visa programme, an investor must invest more than 500 thousand euros in the state economy or...
24 January 2024
Tranio’s client experience: buying a second home on the Costa Blanca
Spanish real estate has consistently been in high demand in the past few decades.
02 September 2016
The quest for the Golden Visa: a Tranio.com client on buying a flat in Estepona, Spain
Tranio.com’s client describes buying a Spanish property to obtain a Golden Visa residence permit.
15 January 2016
Risk-free transaction: this Tranio client bought a foreclosed flat in Marbella
This buyer chose a foreclosed flat in Spain’s upmarket Marbella. She tells us why she decided on this property that didn’t even make it to her shortlist.
12 September 2015
Profitable pleasure: two months rent covers Tranio buyer’s yearly costs
Dmitry, an entrepreneur from Moscow, bought a holiday home in Alicante on the Costa Blanca in 2014 with Tranio. One year later, we met with him to see how things were going.
10 September 2015
Keeping it in the family: three sisters buy a flat in Torrevieja
It's easier to buy property abroad when your family is behind you. This is how three sisters in their early sixties, Irina and Marina and Irina bought a holiday home in Torrevieja.
25 August 2015
Golden visas and marinas: yacht-aficionado buys luxury villa in Spain
Eugene, chief executive of a major Russian company, first considered buying property abroad when he took up yachting. We talked to him after he bought a villa in Catalonia near a marina.
17 July 2015
Owning property in Spain: a British perspective
Steve, an English expat in Moscow, Russia, bought a flat in Spain. Two years on, we asked him for the British perspective on Spain’s real estate, buyer’s remorse and bureaucracy.
06 May 2025
The Art of Renovation in Northern Athens and One-Stop-Shop Service of Tranio Hellas: Why Investor Bought Apartment...
Tranio has been operating in the Greek property market since 2010, selecting homes for clients from trusted partners across different regions — both in cities and in coastal resort locations.
28 February 2025
The Master Key: How a Tranio Client Optimised Taxes Through Real Estate Investment in Cyprus
Cyprus is one of the most sought-after destinations for tax optimisation, offering a transparent legal framework, full EU membership, and attractive conditions for foreign investors.

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