Spain places no restrictions on foreign nationals purchasing property or land. Ukrainians, Russians, Americans, or citizens of any country can buy land, build a home, and own property in their own name. The process requires specific documentation, but the legal framework is straightforward and well-established.
What documents you need
To buy land and build in Spain as a foreigner, you need: a NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) — your Spanish tax identification number for non-residents, a Spanish bank account for property transactions and tax payments, a notario (notary public) to formalise the land purchase, a gestoría or a lawyer specialising in property law to handle due diligence, and a registered architect to design your home and obtain building permits. The NIE application can be done at a Spanish consulate in your country or in person at a police station in Spain. Processing takes 1 to 4 weeks.