There are some options to get to live in the Costa del Sol for a non european union citizen: Golden Visa (valid 2 years and can be renewed/extended as residency each 5 years):         – With an real estate  investment of 500.000 euros in one or more properties Investment of capital: with a minimum investment of 2 million euros in Spanish public debt or minimum of 1 million euros in shares of Spanish companies. Bank account deposit (minimum 1 million euros) Investments in corporate projects that could be considered of general interest.