New fast-track visa Non-EU national investors, entrepreneurs, highly qualified professionals and researchers can apply for fast-track visas and permits, which offer preferential treatment, such as automatic residence for the whole family with no minimum stay, and free travel throughout the Schengen visa region. There are conditions to fulfil for each category, for example, investors may need to spend €500,000 on a Spanish property and show sufficient funds for residing in the country. For more information on requirements for each category of applicant, contact the Spanish embassy or consulate in your home country.