Europe
Spain Residence Permit and Citizenship
One of the most popular relocation destinations in Europe. The golden visa ended in 2025; the remaining routes are the digital nomad visa and the non-lucrative visa for passive income. With Colombian citizenship, a Spanish passport takes 2 years of residence
The Colombia route
A Spanish passport in 2 years with Colombian citizenship
If your father or mother is a Colombian citizen, you are Colombian by birth, even if you were born outside Colombia. We register this citizenship through the Registraduría and then take you to Spain, where Colombians by birth need only 2 years of residence. The route works, and MERONN clients are going through it right now
- Colombian citizenship from 3 months, with no visa, residence or exams
- Spanish passport after 2 years of residence
- No Spanish language exam, only the CCSE test
- You keep your Colombian passport
On the first call we review your family documents and map out the route. The call is free
Requirements current as of 2 October 2026
Exact requirements are confirmed during a consultation. This information is for reference only and is not an offer.
Country at a glance
| Entry | Schengen rules for short stays, non-EU nationals need a national D visa to relocate |
|---|---|
| Path to a passport | 2 years for Colombian citizens by birth |
| Investment visa | abolished on 3 April 2025, real estate no longer grants residence |
Programs in Spain
Digital nomad visa
Spain Digital Nomad Visa
The main route to Spain since the golden visa was abolished. Suits people who work for a foreign employer or serve their own clients. Time on this visa counts towards long-term residence and citizenship
Available: RU, BY, KZ, UZ
Non-lucrative residence
Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
For people living on savings, rental income or dividends. You cannot work for anyone, including remote clients. In return, the paperwork is simpler than for the digital nomad visa
Available: RU, BY, KZ, UZ
Citizenship by naturalisation
How to Get Spanish Citizenship
Citizens by birth of Colombia and other Ibero-American countries can get a Spanish passport after 2 years of residence, including those who obtained Colombian citizenship through their father or mother
Restricted: RU, BY, KZ, UZ
See Spain before you fly
Episodes of the travel show Oryol i Reshka on Spanish cities (in Russian)
Availability by applicant citizenship
| Program |  Russia |  Belarus |  Kazakhstan |  Uzbekistan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain: Spain Digital Nomad Visa | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Spain: Spain Non-Lucrative Visa | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Spain: How to Get Spanish Citizenship | Restricted | Restricted | Restricted | Restricted |
FAQ
How much do I need to earn in 2026?
From €2,849 per month for a single applicant. This is 200% of the Spanish minimum interprofessional wage, which in 2026 is €17,094 per year. Add €1,068 per month for a spouse and for each child.
Can I work for a company outside Spain?
Yes. The restriction is not about the client's country but about the share of Spanish income: no more than 20%, and only for freelancers. The usual difficulty lies elsewhere: you need company documents legalised with an apostille and proof that the company has been operating for more than a year.
How much money do I need to show?
From €2,400 per month, that is €28,800 for a year ahead for a single applicant, plus €600 per month for each family member. Consulates review 12 months of statements and refuse if the amount arrived as a one-off transfer before applying.
Is it true that I cannot work remotely?
Yes. This permit explicitly excludes any work, including for foreign clients. If you keep working, you need the digital nomad visa, not this one.
Does a Colombian passport let me apply after two years?
Yes, if you are a Colombian citizen by birth. This also covers people born abroad to a Colombian father or mother: such citizenship is registered through the Registraduría and counts as citizenship by birth. In that case 2 years of legal residence in Spain are enough
Which days count towards the 2 years?
The count starts from the date the residence permit is issued, not from the move. Tourist and student days do not count. The digital nomad visa, non-lucrative residence, employment or business in Spain all qualify. You can travel, but in total no more than about 90 days over two years
Find the right program for your goal
Five questions about citizenship, budget and goals. In return, three matching programs and a timeline estimate.
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