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🇪🇸 Spain

Non-Lucrative Visa

Residence visa for those with passive income who do not intend to work in Spain. Ideal for retirees, people with investment income, or those living off savings. Requires €27,115/year for individual (€6,778 additional per family member). Cannot work on this visa - must show passive income from pensions, investments, savings, or rental income. Initial permit 1 year, renewable for 2-year periods. After 5 years, eligible for permanent residence. No age requirement. Popular retirement destination with excellent healthcare.

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Processing Time

1-3 months

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Cost

€80 visa fee + €16 TIE card + health insurance

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Duration

1 year initial, renewable for 2-year periods

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Work Rights

No work permitted - passive income only

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Renewability

Yes, 2-year renewals

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Minimum €27,115/year passive income (individual)
  • 2Additional €6,778/year per family member
  • 3Cannot work in Spain (no local employment)
  • 4Private health insurance
  • 5Criminal record certificate (apostilled)
  • 6Proof of accommodation
  • 7Medical certificate
  • 8Sufficient passive income from pensions, investments, savings, or rental income

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