Can foreigners buy apartments in Alicante?

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 Alicante?

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 Alicante. 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.

Apartments for sale in Alicante, Spain: 1,626 offers

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Spacious apartment in a residence with a swimming pool on the first line from the sea, Benidorm, Spain for 850,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Spacious apartment in a residence with a swimming pool on the first line from the sea, Benidorm, Spain

850,000 €

£732,000

Total area 222 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Exclusive penthouse with a large terrace and sea views, Altea, Spain for 1,200,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Exclusive penthouse with a large terrace and sea views, Altea, Spain

1,200,000 €

£1,034,000

Total area 212 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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

Exclusive penthouse with a garden, barbecue and sea views, Altea, Spain for 595,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Exclusive penthouse with a garden, barbecue and sea views, Altea, Spain

595,000 €

£513,000

Total area 254 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Exclusive apartment with sea views at 300 meters from the beach, Benidorm, Spain for 1,170,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Exclusive apartment with sea views at 300 meters from the beach, Benidorm, Spain

1,170,000 €

£1,008,000

Total area 169 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouses with sea views in a residence with a swimming pool, Cabo Roig, Spain for 460,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouses with sea views in a residence with a swimming pool, Cabo Roig, Spain

460,000 €

£396,000

Total area 75 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Modern apartments in a new residence, near the beach, Cabo Roig for 395,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Modern apartments in a new residence, near the beach, Cabo Roig

395,000 €

£340,000

Total area 93 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

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Apartments in a new residence with a swimming pool, a garden and co-working, near the beach, Cabo Roig, Spain for 299,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments in a new residence with a swimming pool, a garden and co-working, near the beach, Cabo Roig, Spain

299,000 €

£258,000

Total area 75 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Three-bedroom apartment with a terrace and sea views in a new residence with swimming pools and a spa center, Campoamor, Spain for 352,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Three-bedroom apartment with a terrace and sea views in a new residence with swimming pools and a spa center, Campoamor, Spain

352,000 €

£303,000

Total area 120 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment in a residence with swimming pools and a spa center, 100 meters from the beach, Calpe, Spain for 890,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment in a residence with swimming pools and a spa center, 100 meters from the beach, Calpe, Spain

890,000 €

£767,000

Total area 89 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with sea views in a new gated residence, 800 meters from the beach, La Mata, Spain for 540,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with sea views in a new gated residence, 800 meters from the beach, La Mata, Spain

540,000 €

£465,000

Total area 96 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Luxury penthouse with a private swimming pool and sea views close to a golf course, Dehesa de Campoamor, Spain for 1,195,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Luxury penthouse with a private swimming pool and sea views close to a golf course, Dehesa de Campoamor, Spain

1,195,000 €

£1,030,000

Total area 249 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment in a new residence, 200 meters from beach, Torrevieja, Spain for 380,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment in a new residence, 200 meters from beach, Torrevieja, Spain

380,000 €

£327,000

Total area 102 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with a private garden at 800 meters from the beach, La Mata, Spain for 285,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with a private garden at 800 meters from the beach, La Mata, Spain

285,000 €

£246,000

Total area 59 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartment with a garden at 200 meters from the beach, Torrevieja, Spain for 330,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartment with a garden at 200 meters from the beach, Torrevieja, Spain

330,000 €

£284,000

Total area 100 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Apartments with views of the pine forest in a new residence with a swimming pool and green areas, Guardamar, Spain for 386,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Apartments with views of the pine forest in a new residence with a swimming pool and green areas, Guardamar, Spain

386,000 €

£332,000

Total area 96 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New apartment with a large terrace at 800 meters from the beach, La Mata, Spain for 285,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New apartment with a large terrace at 800 meters from the beach, La Mata, Spain

285,000 €

£246,000

Total area 65 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Penthouse with panoramic views in a new residence, Guardamar, Spain for 315,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Penthouse with panoramic views in a new residence, Guardamar, Spain

315,000 €

£271,000

Total area 93 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Three-bedroom apartments at 200 metres from the beach, Calpe, Spain for 493,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Three-bedroom apartments at 200 metres from the beach, Calpe, Spain

493,000 €

£425,000

Total area 83 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3-bedrooms apartment 109 m² in Dehesa de Campoamor, Spain for 579,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedrooms apartment 109 m² in Dehesa de Campoamor, Spain

579,000 €

£499,000

Total area 109 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Three-bedroom apartment with a private garden and panoramic views in a residence with a swimming pool, Cumbre del Sol, Spain for 413,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Three-bedroom apartment with a private garden and panoramic views in a residence with a swimming pool, Cumbre del Sol, Spain

413,000 €

£356,000

Total area 100 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

2-bedrooms apartment 78 m² in Dehesa de Campoamor, Spain for 210,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2-bedrooms apartment 78 m² in Dehesa de Campoamor, Spain

210,000 €

£181,000

Total area 78 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Modern apartments in a residential complex with swimming pools, Orihuela Costa, Spain for 272,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Modern apartments in a residential complex with swimming pools, Orihuela Costa, Spain

272,000 €

£234,000

Total area 70 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Corner apartments with panoramic views in a new residence with a swimming pool and gardens, Campello, Spain for 437,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Corner apartments with panoramic views in a new residence with a swimming pool and gardens, Campello, Spain

437,000 €

£377,000

Total area 132 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

New penthouse with stunning views in Calpe, Alicante, Spain for 1,390,000 €

With balcony/terrace

New penthouse with stunning views in Calpe, Alicante, Spain

1,390,000 €

£1,198,000

Total area 140 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Magnificent apartment with a private pool and a garden on seafront in Denia, Alicante, Spain for 1,100,000 €

With balcony/terrace

Magnificent apartment with a private pool and a garden on seafront in Denia, Alicante, Spain

1,100,000 €

£948,000

Total area 250 m²Land area: 165 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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