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.

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New apartments in a building with a swimming pool, Eixample district, Barcelona, Spain for From 694,000 €

1 month ago

Residential complex

New apartments in a building with a swimming pool, Eixample district, Barcelona, Spain

L'Eixample, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

From 694,000 €

Total 24 units available from the developer

Completion in: 2028.IV

2 bedrooms from 694,000 €

3 bedrooms from 898,000 €

With balcony/terrace

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

L'Eixample, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

1,796,000 €

Total area 175 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

New three-bedroom apartment in Sant Andreu, Barcelona, Spain

Sant Andreu, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

550,000 €

Total area 123 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

Stylish four-bedroom apartment in Eixample, Barcelona, Spain

L'Eixample, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

1,200,000 €

Total area 193 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

Five-bedroom penthouse in a historic building on Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona, Spain

Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

2,300,000 €

Total area 210 m² · 5 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 140 m² in Sant Martí

Sant Martí, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

1,650,000 €

Total area 140 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

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With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 222 m² in Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

1,250,000 €

Total area 222 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 223 m² in Sant Martí

Sant Martí, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

2,500,000 €

Total area 223 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 96 m² in Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

548,000 €

Total area 96 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

4-bedroom apartment 193 m² in L'Eixample

L'Eixample, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

1,200,000 €

Total area 193 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 68 m² in Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

599,000 €

Total area 68 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Residential complex

New residential complex with a swimming pool and a parking lot in the Sarria Sant Gervasi area, Barcelona, Spain

Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

From 895,000 €

Total 10 units available from the developer

Built in 2025

3 bedrooms from 895,000 €

4 bedrooms from 1,815,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Exclusive penthouse with a private pool in Sarria Sant Gervasi, Barcelona, Spain

Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

1,050,000 €

Total area 101 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

4-bedroom apartment 320 m² in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi

Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

3,100,000 €

Total area 320 m² · 4 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

2-bedroom apartment 134 m² in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat for 400,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2 months ago

2-bedroom apartment 134 m² in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain

400,000 €

Total area 134 m² · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 172 m² in Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

725,000 €

Total area 172 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

5-bedroom apartment 273 m² in Pedralbes

Pedralbes, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

2,700,000 €

Total area 273 m² · 5 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 130 m² in Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

1,320,000 €

Total area 130 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 308 m² in Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

2,500,000 €

Total area 308 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

6-bedroom penthouse 440 m² in Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

1,990,000 €

Total area 440 m² · 6 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

4-bedroom penthouse 221 m² in Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

3,450,000 €

Total area 221 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 380 m² in Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

3,850,000 €

Total area 380 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 117 m² in L'Eixample

L'Eixample, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

1,200,000 €

Total area 117 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

4-bedroom apartment 212 m² in L'Eixample for 1,748,000 €

With balcony/terrace

1 week ago

4-bedroom apartment 212 m² in L'Eixample

L'Eixample, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

1,748,000 €

Total area 212 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

4-bedroom apartment 153 m² in Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

895,000 €

Total area 153 m² · 4 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

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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.
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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.
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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.
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In 2025, a family came to us: a married couple and their adult son. Their goal was to obtain a European residence permit. Initially, they were choosing between Cyprus and Greece. Ultimately, the Greek Golden Visa programme...
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