Main routes to live in Ibiza
| Route | For whom |
|---|---|
| EU registration certificate | EU, EEA and Swiss citizens living in Spain |
| Non-lucrative residence | Non-EU retirees and people with sufficient means who will not work |
| Digital nomad visa | Non-EU remote workers employed by or working for foreign companies |
| Self-employment or business | Non-EU entrepreneurs and professionals |
| Family member of an EU or Spanish citizen | Spouses, partners and relatives |
| Employment | Non-EU workers with a Spanish job offer |
British citizens after Brexit
UK nationals who were resident before 2021 have protected rights under the Withdrawal Agreement. Those moving now are non-EU citizens and need one of the routes above. Without a visa, stays are limited to 90 days in any 180-day period, even if you own a home in Ibiza.
Owning property does not give residence
The golden visa for property investors has ended, so buying a villa in Ibiza no longer gives a right to live in Spain. Property and residence must be planned separately. See property lawyer in Ibiza.
Tax residence
Living in Ibiza for more than 183 days a year generally makes you tax resident in Spain, with consequences for worldwide income and assets. We coordinate the immigration route with tax advice before you move.
Renewals, nationality and problems
We handle renewals, long-term residence, Spanish nationality applications and refusals or appeals. A criminal record can affect permits; see criminal lawyer in Ibiza. For business set-up, see business lawyer in Ibiza. Ibiza.law is part of Castell.law.
An illustrative example
Based on situations we commonly see; not a specific client. A British couple who bought a villa near Santa Gertrudis assumed that owning the house allowed them to spend the whole summer and autumn in Ibiza. After their first long stay they realised they had exceeded the 90-day limit. We prepared their non-lucrative visa applications, coordinated with their UK adviser on tax residence and timed their move so that the visa was granted before their next season on the island.
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Questions about living in Ibiza
Can I live in Ibiza if I buy a property?
Buying does not give you residence. You need a residence route such as the non-lucrative visa or, for EU citizens, registration.
I am British and own a house in Ibiza. How long can I stay?
Without a visa, up to 90 days in any 180-day period, unless you have residence rights from before Brexit.
Can I work remotely from Ibiza?
Yes, with the digital nomad visa if you are a non-EU national and meet the requirements, or freely if you are an EU citizen.
Do I become a Spanish tax resident?
Generally yes, if you spend more than 183 days a year in Spain or your main interests are here.