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Non-Lucrative Visa

Tourist PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

15-90 days

Application Fee

90.94 EUR

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information

Living in Spain

Cost of Living

25% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary€24,000

Quality of Life

186/200

Full Country Guide

Overview

Renewable residence permit for non-EU nationals with €28,800+/year passive income who don't work in Spain.

The Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa allows non-EU nationals to reside in Spain without working, provided they have passive income of at least €28,800/year. Applicants may not engage in any employment or professional activity on Spanish territory.

Initial authorization lasts one year, then renews for two-year terms indefinitely, with a path to permanent residency after five years. Spouses and dependents may join but cannot work. Comprehensive private health insurance with no co-pays is required. Fees total €90.94 (€80 visa plus €10.94 residence permit).

This visa is ideal for financially independent retirees, investors, or pension recipients seeking long-term residence in Spain without entering the local job market.

Fee Breakdown

Visa Fee	80 EUR
Residence Permit Fee (Form 790-052)	10.94 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / indefinite

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national.

Must demonstrate sufficient financial means to reside in Spain without working (minimum ~€28,800/year for the main applicant, plus ~€7,200/year for each additional family member).

Must have comprehensive private health insurance with full coverage in Spain (no co-pays or deductibles) from an authorized insurer.

Must have a clean criminal record for the past 5 years.

Must provide a medical certificate confirming no serious public health risks.

Must not have any active work or professional activity in Spain.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

28,800 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

National visa application form

EX-01 residence authorization form

Recent passport-sized photograph

Valid passport (minimum 1-year validity)

Proof of sufficient financial means (bank statements, pension, or passive income proof)

Private health insurance certificate

Criminal record certificate (legalized/apostilled and translated)

Medical certificate (legalized/apostilled and translated)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Renewable indefinitely with 1-year initial, then 2-year renewal periods
Path to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous residence
Spouse and dependents eligible to accompany on same visa
No job offer or employment required, purely passive income-based
Low fees: EUR 80 visa + EUR 10.94 residence permit only
No language, education, or work experience requirements
Accessible to retirees, pension recipients, and income earners

Worth Knowing

Requires EUR 28,800+ annual passive income (EUR 7,200 per dependent)
No work authorization—cannot engage in employment in Spain
15-90 day processing time depending on consulate
Mandatory comprehensive private health insurance with no co-pays
Only available to non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals
Applicant must have clean criminal record from past 5 years

Application Process

Verify income: Ensure €28,800+/year passive income

Prepare documents: Gather income proof and accommodation details

Apply at consulate: Submit visa application

Pay fee: Pay €80 visa fee and €10.94 residence permit fee

Attend interview: Interview may be requested

Receive visa: Non-lucrative visa issued

Application Forms

Non-Lucrative Visa Application National Long-Term Visa Application Form	—
EX-01 Solicitud de autorización de residencia temporal no lucrativa	Fill online
Form 790-052 Fee payment for initial temporary residence authorization (epígrafe 2.1.1)	Fill online

Verified Claims (31)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Application Steps	Verify income: Ensure €28,800+/year passive income; Prepare documents: Gather income proof and accom…	exteriores.gob.es
Dependent Visa	Dependents allowed	exteriores.gob.es
Fee Breakdown	Visa Fee: 80 EUR; Residence Permit Fee (Form 790-052): 10.94 EUR	boe.es
Fees	EUR 80 (Visa Fee) + EUR 10.94 (Residence Permit Fee)	exteriores.gob.es
Forms	Non-Lucrative Visa Application; EX-01; Form 790-052	exteriores.gob.es
Forms	Non-Lucrative Visa Application; EX-01; Form 790-052	exteriores.gob.es
Forms	Non-Lucrative Visa Application	exteriores.gob.es
Forms · 790-052	name: 790-052, description: Self-Assessment Tax Form — Initial Temporary Residence Authorization Fee…	exteriores.gob.es

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Overview

Renewable residence permit for non-EU nationals with €28,800+/year passive income who don't work in Spain.

This visa is ideal for financially independent retirees, investors, or pension recipients seeking long-term residence in Spain without entering the local job market.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national.

Must demonstrate sufficient financial means to reside in Spain without working (minimum ~€28,800/year for the main applicant, plus ~€7,200/year for each additional family member).

Must have comprehensive private health insurance with full coverage in Spain (no co-pays or deductibles) from an authorized insurer.

Must have a clean criminal record for the past 5 years.

Must provide a medical certificate confirming no serious public health risks.

Must not have any active work or professional activity in Spain.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

28,800 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

National visa application form

EX-01 residence authorization form

Recent passport-sized photograph

Valid passport (minimum 1-year validity)

Proof of sufficient financial means (bank statements, pension, or passive income proof)

Private health insurance certificate

Criminal record certificate (legalized/apostilled and translated)

Medical certificate (legalized/apostilled and translated)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Renewable indefinitely with 1-year initial, then 2-year renewal periods
Path to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous residence
Spouse and dependents eligible to accompany on same visa
No job offer or employment required, purely passive income-based
Low fees: EUR 80 visa + EUR 10.94 residence permit only
No language, education, or work experience requirements
Accessible to retirees, pension recipients, and income earners

Worth Knowing

Requires EUR 28,800+ annual passive income (EUR 7,200 per dependent)
No work authorization—cannot engage in employment in Spain
15-90 day processing time depending on consulate
Mandatory comprehensive private health insurance with no co-pays
Only available to non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals
Applicant must have clean criminal record from past 5 years