Spain Non-Lucrative Visa (Non-Working Residence Visa)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 30-60 days
- Fee
- EUR 152
- Validity
- 1 year (renewable for 2-year periods)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Non-working residence visa for individuals who wish to live in Spain without employment. Must demonstrate passive income (pensions, investments, rental income, savings) of at least EUR 2,400/month (EUR 28,800/year) for the main applicant, plus EUR 600/month (EUR 7,200/year) per additional family member. Based on 400% of IPREM. Fee varies by country: approximately $152 USD for US applicants, GBP 516 for UK applicants.
Eligibility
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Nationality
All non-EU/EEA citizens
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Financial
Must demonstrate passive income of at least EUR 28,800/year (EUR 2,400/month) for main applicant. Additional EUR 7,200/year per family member. Only passive income qualifies (no employment income).
Minimum funds: EUR 28,800/year passive income
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Criminal record
No criminal record in countries of residence during the past 5 years
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Health
Must not suffer from diseases with public health repercussions
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size color photograph against white background
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements for last 12 months, pension statements, investment portfolio; Minimum amount: EUR 28,800/year (EUR 2,400/month) passive income for main applicant
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Property ownership deed, rental contract, or declaration of intention to secure accommodation; Must cover full stay: No
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Police clearance
Countries required: All countries of residence during past 5 years; Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: General health assessment confirming no diseases with serious public health repercussions; Validity months: 3
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: National visa application form (EX-01)
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card; Amount: Varies by nationality: approx $152 USD (US), GBP 516 (UK)
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Private health insurance
Coverage territory: Spain; Minimum coverage: Full coverage, no co-pay, no waiting period, 1 year validity
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather proof of passive income (bank statements, pension statements, investment portfolios), obtain criminal record certificates from all countries of residence in past 5 years (apostilled), medical certificate, and health insurance. All documents must be apostilled and translated into Spanish.
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Online application
Complete the national visa application form (EX-01).
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at the Spanish consulate in your country of legal residence.
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Document submission
Submit all original documents and copies at the consulate appointment. Bring all documents with certified Spanish translations.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee (varies by nationality).
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Processing wait
Wait for processing. Typically 30-60 days. May be longer during peak periods.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with non-lucrative visa. Must enter Spain within validity period and obtain TIE (Foreigner Identity Card) within 30 days of arrival.