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Spain Golden Visa Processing: 3.2 Months vs Portugal's 34-Month Delays

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Portugal’s 34-Month Golden Visa Backlog: How AIMA Compares to Europe’s Other Routes (and What Spain’s Closure Means)

Official 2026 data reveals Spain processes golden visa applications in 3.2 months versus Portugal's staggering 34-month average, making Spain's programme more attractive before its 2025 closure.

Angela Taylor Mar 25, 2026 3 min read

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Portugal’s 34-Month Golden Visa Backlog: How AIMA Compares to Europe’s Other Routes (and What Spain’s Closure Means)

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