Does refinancing your property affect your Golden Visa?
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Owners refinance to cut rates or release cash. For Golden Visa holders, the question is whether the property still supports the visa afterwards.
Quick answer
Usually not, as long as the property stays in your name and still meets the qualifying conditions. Moving your mortgage to another bank or changing terms does not cancel the visa. What can matter is equity release: if a mortgaged property was approved on the amount you had paid, taking money out may affect what you can show at renewal.
Owners refinance to cut rates or release cash. For Golden Visa holders, the question is whether the property still supports the visa afterwards.
Refinancing that is safe
- Switching banks for a better rate
- Changing the loan term
- Moving from variable to fixed
Where to be careful
- Cash-out refinancing that reduces your equity
- Transferring the property into a company or another name
- Arrears that lead to a bank claim on the property
Practical steps
Tell the new bank the property supports your residence. Keep the new mortgage statement and any bank letter needed at renewal.
Ownership and the value test are what matter. Keep the deed in your own name.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to inform immigration when I refinance?
No, but keep updated bank documents for renewal.
Can I refinance a property bought with cash?
Yes, but it may affect how your file is assessed at renewal.
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