Non-Lucrative Residence Visa
Spain
Last updated: December 23, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$140-$152
5-9 months
Medium
About this Visa
Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa lets you live in Spain permanently if you have enough money to support yourself. You don't need a job. This visa is for retirees, people with savings, and anyone with steady income that isn't from working in Spain. The visa gives you legal residency, a residence card, and the right to live in Spain year after year. You can also travel freely to other European countries. This is different from work visas. You cannot work in Spain or run a business here. But you can manage money, own property, and collect income from overseas investments or pensions.
Key Benefits
- Live in Spain legally with registered residency status
- Travel freely throughout Europe without border checks (Schengen countries)
- Own and rent properties in Spain
- Manage and collect investment income from anywhere
- Apply for permanent residency after 5 years with work rights
- Include spouse and dependent children on same visa
- Become Spanish citizen after 10 years (or 2 years if from Latin America/Portugal)
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Not from EU/EEA/Switzerland (EU citizens do not need this visa)
- Age 18 or older
- Clean criminal record with no serious crimes in past 5 years
- Good health (no serious contagious diseases)
- Must meet financial requirements with consistent documented income
- Cannot have Schengen entry ban on record
- No history of visa overstays in Spain or other countries
- Must commit to not taking paid work in Spain
- Must reside physically in Spain more than 6 months per year for renewals
Financial Requirement
Must show €2,400/month (~$2,828) for yourself, plus €600/month (~$708) per family member. Documented with 6-12 months of bank statements
Documents
- Valid passportAt least 1 year validity, issued within last 10 years
- Bank statements6-12 months of statements showing financial means
- Criminal record certificateFrom home country, covering last 5 years
- Medical certificateFrom licensed doctor, dated within 3 months
- Health insuranceFull coverage with no copayments, must be authorized to operate in Spain
- Housing proofRental contract or property deed
- Passport photos2 recent color photos with plain background
- Application formsCompleted and signed visa application (EX-01) and fee form (790-052)
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.