Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
Two conflicting attorney opinions: one says that you can get a Spain Golden Visa, use the property for part of the year (i.e., four months) and Airbnb it for the rest of the time; the other says that if you do that, your property becomes mixed use and if the government finds out, your GV could be declined for renewal. GV people, what is your understanding?
Answers
These are the answers of Spainguru’s Facebook group members:
Planning your move to Spain?
Get the free step-by-step roadmap used by 10,000+ expats — covering visas, budget, housing, and the mistakes to avoid.
Start the Moving to Spain Hub →“You can use the property for the purpose you want. The use of the property has nothing to do with the Golden Visa as long as you keep it. You can rent it, long or short term, live there, or just keep it empty. I have many customers that do what you intend.”
“You can use the property as you wish within the legal framework. If you get a license/permit for short-term rental from the local city hall, you can rent it however much you want. As long as you own the property and the GV exists, you are good to renew.”
“The Golden Visa is really the investor visa, so basically the important thing for the visa is to make the investment, then, you can do what you want with it. In your case, you should need a permit for renting it out.”
“The Golden Visa is slated to be ended very soon, and that’s one of the reasons they’re using for ending it. Too many foreigners are buying investment properties and turning them into rentals, raising the prices for Spaniards.”
Not sure which city is right for you?
Compare cost of living, weather, expat community size, and lifestyle across 13 Spanish cities in our free guide.
Explore Cities →“The visa is based on investment value, and immigration has zero to do with how you live or not in Spain.”
Conclusion
The majority of responses indicate that as long as the property meets the investment criteria for the Golden Visa and the owner maintains legal compliance, such as obtaining necessary rental permits, the property can be rented out.
It is essential, however, to verify local laws and ensure that all activities are properly licensed.
Get your free step-by-step Spain move plan
10 emails over 2 weeks covering visas, budget, housing & the mistakes to avoid.
Join 10,000+ expats who used this roadmap.
100% free · No credit card · Unsubscribe anytime
