The Non-Lucrative Visa allows non-EU citizens to live in Spain without working. Our immigration lawyers handle the entire application — from proving financial means to renewals — in five languages.
The is no minimum investment required to apply.
The main requirement is the proof of sufficient financial means to live in Spain without carrying out any work activity.
Possibility of settling in Spain with your family members.
Obtain initial residency for one year, renewable for two years and with the possibility of applying for long-term residency at the end of the second renewal.
Travel freely throughout Schengen territory.
The following information must also be provided to obtain the Non-Lucrative Visa in Spain. Want the full picture? Read our complete Non-Lucrative Visa guide or our step-by-step renewal process.
The minimum amount required is equivalent to 400% of the IPREM for the main applicant and 100% for each dependent family member. As of 2026, with the IPREM still set at 600 euros per month, this means 28,800 euros for the main applicant and 7,200 euros for each accompanying family member.
Contracted with an authorised insurance company operating in Spain, covering all the risks covered by the public health system in Spain, that is, without co-payment, and including repatriation. This policy must cover the applicant and all accompanying family members.
Attesting that the applicant does not suffer from diseases that may have serious repercussions for public health in accordance with the International Health Regulations of 2005.
Applicants of legal age shall submit a criminal record certificate issued by the country or countries of residency in the last 5 years.
The legal period for deciding on your application is three months from the date of submission, without prejudice to the possibility of requesting additional documents throughout the process.
The application must be submitted by the interested party at the Spanish consulate in their country of origin or residency. In fact, many consulates require proof of residency in the consular district for the submission of the application.
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