Non-Lucrative visa

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A residence permit to live in Spain without working, on your own passive income. It is renewed in stages and, after a qualifying period, can lead to permanent residence.

Who is it for?

For people and families with passive income (e.g. rent, dividends or a pension) who will not work in Spain.

Key documents

  • National visa application form and a passport photo
  • Valid passport
  • Proof of sufficient economic means (based on the annually-updated IPREM threshold)
  • Full health insurance in Spain
  • Medical certificate
  • Criminal-record certificate for the last 5 years
  • Legalisation/apostille and translation of documents

This is a general list. Check the exact requirements with the consulate or BLS centre.

FeeThe national visa fee depends on your nationality and no single official amount is published; check the exact amount with the consulate or BLS centre.
Processing timeVaries; check with the consulate or BLS centre.
Legal basisGeneral immigration regime (Royal Decree 1155/2024)
Official application formDownload the official form (PDF)The form is downloaded from the official website of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is for consular applications; applications from within Spain use the UGE form.
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