Residence permit without the right to work

No lucrativa — испанская жизнь с пассивным доходом

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Наш опыт в цифрах

100%одобрений
750+семей релоцировано
3000+проведенных консультаций

Who is suitable for this Residence Permit?

People who have savings and meet the requirements of the Spanish Consulate
Entrepreneurs who have stable passive income outside of Spain
People who do not plan to work in Spain
Residence permit without the right to work

The possibility of immigration to Spain for financially independent individuals. The non lucrative visa provides unlimited travel opportunities and complete freedom from any employer. It is enough to prove your passive income and enjoy the sunny prospects of life with a resident card.

 

If you plan to conduct business or work in Spain, it is worth considering the option of a residence permit for a startup fonder, for sole proprietors, or through the opening of an LLC (S.L.)

Pros and cons of Non Lucrative residence permit.

Pros
  • Provides an opportunity to register a company in Spain and receive passive income;
  • The primary residence is issued for 1 year, and the renovation is for 4 years!
  • Gives you the opportunity to modify this residence for a residence permit with the right to work in a year.;
  • There is no need to purchase property in Spain;
  • Provides an opportunity to issue a residence permit for spouses and minor children;
  • The period for obtaining permanent residence and Spanish citizenship is counted from the first year;
Cons
  • It is necessary to have a stable monthly income outside of Spain of at least €2,400 per month or €28,800 per year;
  • Income must be legal;
  • Does not allow you to work at all;
  • Does not provide an opportunity to apply for a visa for spouses in a civil marriage;
  • For the first renovation, you need to live in Spain for 183 days per year;

Conditions for obtaining a Spanish residence permit for financially independent:

183 days
per year must be spent in Spain
from €28,800
minimum level of savings for the main applicant for the initial visa
It’s recommended to have saving in a Spanish or EU bank account

How much money should be shown on the bank account

€28,800
for 1 person
€36,000
for 2 people
€43,200
for 3 people
€50,400
for 4 people
€57,600
for 5 people

What documents are needed to obtain a residence permit “No lucrativa”

  • Several completed applications;
  • 2 photos;
  • Passport valid for the entire period of residence;
  • Certificate of non-conviction with apostille and sworn translation into Spanish;
  • International Medical Certificate;
  • Financial documents confirming sufficient financial resources. Foreign documents must be legalized, translated and apostilled.;
  • Spanish health insurance.
1 year
Primary residence without the right to work, issued at the Spanish Consulate.
4 years
The period of validity of the residence after the first renovation in Spain.
After 5 years
An indefinite residence permit (Larga Duración) is issued, which gives the applicant almost the same rights as an EU citizen. You only need to update your plastic ID card every 5 years.

What type of assistance we can provide:

  • Consultations with an expert who provides document templates, tells you where, how and which documents to request from government entities;
  • We check the documents before submitting them in order to exclude errors.;
  • Make an appointment at the Spanish Consulate to submit documents;
  • Assistance in writing a motivation letter for the Spanish Consulate;
  • Organization of sworn translation of documents;
  • Conducting the process of obtaining a resident's card in Spain;
  • A personal chat with a manager who is in touch with you daily and answers all your questions.;
  • Escort to the Spanish police for fingerprint registration after approval.

Obtaining a non lucrative residence permit in Spain. Step-by-step instructions

A successful adventure to Spain begins even before you pack your bags!

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Free consultation

Leave a message on the website, so our manager can arrange a first consultation on obtaining a residence permit.

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Personal Strategy

Migration expert develops a strategy for interaction with the Consulate.

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Document collection

We collect some of the documents using a power of attorney. The rest of the papers are submitted by you directly to the consulate.

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Translation and legalization

Sending scans of documents to Spain for sworn translation.

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Submission to the Consulate

We help you make an appointment.

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Working with the Consulate

If the consul requests additional documents, El Relocator will promptly help to request them, translate them and respond to this request

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Obtaining a residence permit

You will receive a Spanish visa without the right to work and our instructions on how to get a plastic resident’s card in Spain

Costs

Поможем подобрать для вас оптимальное учебное заведение

The "Standard support" package
  • an individual checklist for the collection of documents;
  • Online consultations at all stages of document collection;
  • Filling out all forms and declarations for the applicant;
  • Formation of state duty forms and instructions for their payment;
  • Standard translation of documents into Spanish (*with the exception of documents requiring sworn translation);
  • Assistance with registration of an insurance policy (if necessary);
  • Tracking the examination of your application at the consulate;
  • Assistance in obtaining a plastic residence permit card (filling out forms and making an appointment).
Price:
€2,000 per main applicant
Price:
+€700 for each additional family member
The "Turnkey relocation" package
  • Everithing from the Standard package + additionally:
  • A pre-contract for the rental of housing;
  • Individual consultation with a lawyer for tax optimization;
  • Physical payment of the fee for the TIE card
  • Payment for sworn translators;
  • Unlimited consultations on any issues of the applicant after relocation.
Price:
€4,000 per main applicant
Price:
+€700 for each additional family member

Increase your chances of obtaining a Spanish residence permit no lucrativa with El Relocator

The risk of rejection is higher with self-submission due to ignorance of the nuances of the procedure.

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Increase the probability of obtaining a residence permit
98% of our clients receive a positive decision on residence permit for financially independent individuals.
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Hand over part of the document collection tasks
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Find out for sure which documents you need to submit to the consulate.
Based on our experience, we will develop an individual, effective action strategy.
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Receive support at every stage
We will guide you by hand through all the stages of obtaining a residence permit, speed up the collection of documents, interact with the Consulate, and help you obtain a residence card in Spain.

Why do customers choose El Relocator

The first consultation is free of charge

We will answer your questions and tell you about obtaining a residence permit.

High chances of obtaining a residence permit

We have a 98% approval rate.

Our prices can be divided into 2-3 payments.

The last payment is made only after receiving the decision of the Consulate.

Legal approach and strategy development

We will take into account all the requirements of the laws of Spain and your country.

There are no hidden costs

The cost of El Relocator services is fixed in the contract.

Knowledge of the nuances of applying for a residence permit

Thanks to our constant work in this area, we know all the requirements of the Consulate and monitor the changes.

Taking care of clients before and after obtaining a residence permit

We also offer additions services related to education and housing

Наши эксперты

Ольга

Главный специалист по релокации в Испанию, основатель Релокатора

  • Подготовила более 100 кейсов Кочевников и 50 студенческих виз;
  • Говорит на 6 языках, включая Каталонский и, естественно, Испанский;
  • Настоящий эксперт в Испанской бюрократии, обожает смотреть конференции Испанских чиновников на Каталонском;
  • Оперативно реагирует на все изменения в УГЕ и решает проблемы.

Consultation cost: €100

Эксперт ВНЖ Кочевника Студенческий ВНЖ Основатель
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Кейсы

Жанна

Испания, магистратура

Девушка обратилась к нам в апреле 2021 года. Заявки в вузы поданы в мае, а приглашение получено в середине июля.

Жанна окончила бакалавриат по журналистике в Москве с красным дипломом. Девушка подтвердила знание английского языка на уровне B2 с помощью сертификата IELTS 5.5

Хотела поступить в Европу на журналистику, связи с общественностью или смежную англоязычную программу.

Что было сделано

Студентке была предложена Испания, где есть возможность получить региональную стипендию с полным или частичным покрытием. Были подобраны англоязычные программы и поданы пакеты документов в 5 университетов.

Результат

Студентка поступила в Университет на программу Public and Corporate Communication со стипендией DSU в размере 2 113 €.

I want to find out more information about a visa for financially independent people in Spain, where can I get it?

The program requirements can be found in our No lucrative mini-guide.

Read the guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about "No lucrative" Visa

If you still have questions, write to us!

To obtain a residence permit without the right to work, you must confirm that you have savings of at least 400% of the IPREM for the main applicant (about 30,000 euros per year) and 100% of the IPREM for each dependent family member (about 7,000 euros per year).
No, an application for a residence permit without the right to work is submitted only at the Spanish Consulate in your country of residence. After approval, you will receive a visa to enter Spain.
No, this residence permit does not allow you to engage in any kind of work activity in Spain, including remote work for any company.
Yes, the residence permit is extended for 4 years. To do this, you need to confirm that you still meet all the requirements, including the availability of financial resources.
To extend a residence permit, you must stay in Spain for at least 183 days a year, which is also important for tax residency.

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