Non-Lucrative Visa
Spain
Last updated: December 29, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$691
3 months
Medium
About this Visa
Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa lets you live in Spain without working. You need to prove you have enough money to support yourself. This visa is perfect for retirees, people with pensions, or anyone with savings who wants to move to Spain. You can stay in Spain as long as you want, as long as you renew your visa every few years. You can travel around Europe freely. After 5 years, you can apply for permanent residency. After 10 years, you can become a Spanish citizen. This visa is different because you don't need a job offer or employment. You just need money. It's designed for people who are financially independent.
Key Benefits
- Live in Spain legally for up to 1 year (renewable)
- No job required
- Travel freely to 26 European countries
- Bring your spouse and children
- Access Spanish healthcare (after registering)
- Apply for permanent residency after 5 years
- Apply for Spanish citizenship after 10 years
- No requirement to spend any minimum time in Spain
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Cannot be from the European Union (EU citizens don't need this visa)
- Cannot have serious criminal convictions
- Cannot have been banned from entering Europe before
- Must have €28,800 per year in available money
- Cannot have serious health diseases that are threats to public health
- Must apply from your home country (not while already in Spain)
Financial Requirement
Must have €28,800 per year ($30,000). That's €2,400 monthly ($2,500 monthly). If you bring family members, you need €7,200 extra per person per year. Proven with bank statements, pension documents, investment statements, or rental income.
Documents
- Valid passportGood for at least 12 months
- Visa application formFrom consulate
- Recent photoPassport size
- Bank statementsLast 12 months showing €28,800+
- Health insurance certificatePrivate policy, no copays
- Criminal record certificateTranslated to Spanish, official stamp
- Medical certificateYou're healthy
- Proof of housingRental contract or property deed
- Application fee formPaid at bank
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.