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Non-Lucrative Visa

Tourist PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 3 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €101

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
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Living in Spain

Cost of Living
26% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€22,000
Quality of Life
183/200
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Overview

Renewable residence permit for non-EU nationals with €28,800+/year passive income who don't work in Spain.

The Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa allows non-EU nationals to reside in Spain without working, provided they have passive income of at least €28,800/year. Applicants may not engage in any employment or professional activity on Spanish territory.

Initial authorization lasts one year, then renews for two-year terms indefinitely, with a path to permanent residency after five years. Spouses and dependents may join but cannot work. Comprehensive private health insurance with no co-pays is required. Fees total €100.94 (€90 visa plus €10.94 residence permit).

This visa is ideal for financially independent retirees, investors, or pension recipients seeking long-term residence in Spain without entering the local job market.

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Cost Breakdown

Visa FeeEUR €90
Residence Permit Fee (Form 790-052)EUR €11
TotalEUR €101

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national.

Must demonstrate sufficient financial means to reside in Spain without working (minimum ~€28,800/year for the main applicant, plus ~€7,200/year for each additional family member).

Must have comprehensive private health insurance with full coverage in Spain (no co-pays or deductibles) from an authorized insurer.

Must have a clean criminal record for the past 5 years.

Must provide a medical certificate confirming no serious public health risks.

Must not have any active work or professional activity in Spain.

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

28,800 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

National visa application form

EX-01 residence authorization form

Recent passport-sized photograph

Valid passport (minimum 1-year validity)

Proof of sufficient financial means (bank statements, pension, or passive income proof)

Private health insurance certificate

Criminal record certificate (legalized/apostilled and translated)

Medical certificate (legalized/apostilled and translated)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Renewable indefinitely with 1-year initial, then 2-year renewal periods
  • Path to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous residence
  • Spouse and dependents qualifying to accompany on same visa
  • No job offer or employment required, purely passive income-based
  • Low fees: EUR 90 visa + EUR 10.94 residence permit only
  • No language, education, or work experience requirements
  • Accessible to retirees, pension recipients, and income earners

Worth Knowing

  • Requires EUR 28,800+ annual passive income (EUR 7,200 per dependent)
  • No work authorization—cannot engage in employment in Spain
  • 15-90 day processing time depending on consulate
  • Mandatory comprehensive private health insurance with no co-pays
  • Only available to non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals
  • Applicant must have clean criminal record from past 5 years

Application Process

1

Verify income

Ensure €28,800+/year passive income

2

Prepare documents

Gather income proof and accommodation details

3

Apply at consulate

Submit visa application

4

Pay fee

Pay €90 visa fee and €10.94 residence permit fee

5

Attend interview

Interview may be requested

6

Receive visa

Non-lucrative visa issued

Application Forms

Non-Lucrative Visa Application
National Long-Term Visa Application Form
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EX-01
Solicitud de autorización de residencia temporal no lucrativa
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Form 790-052
Fee payment for initial temporary residence authorization (epígrafe 2.1.1)
Fill online

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