Non lucrative residence permit
Who is it suitable for?
An opportunity to live in Spain without the right to work. Unlimited freedom of travel and independence from external circumstances, such as an employer or partner. It is enough to prove your savings and passive income, and enjoy the sunny prospects of life with a resident card.
Pros and cons of a residence permit without the right to work in Spain
- The opportunity to receive dividends, be a shareholder in Spanish companies or become a founder of a business in Spain;
- After a year of residence under no lucrativa, you can change your residence to a residence permit with the right to work;
- It is not necessary to purchase residential property;
- It is possible to obtain a residence permit for spouses and minor children;
- The period for obtaining permanent residence and citizenship is counted from the first year;
- It is possible to purchase housing in the country with the help of a bank loan.
- A stable and legal income in your home country of at least €2,400 per month is required;
- Does not allow to work as an employee;
- It is necessary to show savings
- Does not grant the right to a residence permit for common-law spouses, financially dependent adult children and parents.
Conditions for obtaining a residence permit
How much money do you need to show in your Spanish account?
List of required documents
- Passport
- Certificate of no criminal record with an apostille
- Visa applications - 2 pcs.
- EX01 application - 2 pcs
- Private health insurance
- Medical certificate
- 2 photos 3*4
- Payment of the fee 790-052
- Bank statement with savings from €28,800 (or equivalent in dollars)
- Motivation letter
- Availability of housing in Spain (rent or ownership)
- Marriage certificate
- Passport
- Certificate of no criminal record with apostille
- Visa applications - 2 pcs.
- EX01 application - 2 pcs
- Payment of the fee 790-052
- Confirmation of availability of financial resources for a family member
- Private medical insurance
- Medical certificate
- Birth certificate
- Passport
- Visa applications - 2 pcs.
- EX01 application - 2 pcs
- Payment of the fee 790-052
- Confirmation of availability of financial resources for a family member
- Private medical insurance
- Medical certificate
Our clients' relocation stories
Project Manager
How a family from Montenegro obtained a Digital Nomad Residence Permit in Spain in 4 months: from document collection to receiving the TIE.
Lawyer
Aleksandr is a lawyer. His profession is a regulated one, which made it difficult to obtain a residence permit. How we managed it – read in the case.
Auditor
Maxim wanted to relocate to Europe with his family while simplifying the moving process for family members. Read this case study to learn how we managed to do it.
Commercial Director
Mikhail lived in Georgia and worked for a Russian company as a commercial director. This case details the document collection process and its challenges.
Financial Consultant
Artem is a financial consultant who decided to apply for a Digital Nomad visa in Spain. After approval, he contacted us to register as self-employed (autónomo) and obtain a digital signature.
Not sure where to start the process?
What we do
- Consultation with an expert (provides document templates, tells where, how and what documents to request from government agencies);
- We check documents before submission to eliminate 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 residence card in Spain, including registration;
- Personal chat with a manager who is in touch with you every day and answers all your questions;
- Accompaniment in Spain after approval, registration for fingerprints, registration of a resident card, etc.
Step by step plan
A successful adventure to Spain begins before you even pack your bags!
Approval of a package of documents based on the source of passive income.
Assistance in obtaining necessary documents, drafting cover letters, filling out questionnaires. Translation into Spanish.
- + 90 days: application review at the consulate, response to possible additional inquiry
The applicant flies to Spain to receive the residence card.
- + 14 days: "catching" the slot for fingerprints
- +1 day: fingerprinting at the police station
- + 30 days: receiving a plastic residence permit card
Price
Tariff "Standard support"
Cost per main applicant
Cost for each additional family member
- Individual checklist for document collection;
- 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 (*except for certificates requiring sworn translation);
- Organization of sworn translation;
- Assistance with obtaining an insurance policy (if necessary);
- Tracking the progress of your application at the migration service;
- Assistance in obtaining a plastic residence permit card (filling out forms and making an appointment at the police office).
Increase your chances of getting a residence permit without the right to work with El Relocator
98% of our clients receive an approval
We will collect the required documents within 15 days
Based on more than 3 years of experience, we will develop an effective strategy that is suitable specifically for your situation.
We will take you by the 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 resident card in Spain
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Why customers choose El Relocator
We will answer your questions and tell you about obtaining a residence permit.
More than 98% of clients receive a residence permit without the right to work.
The final payment is made only after receiving the Consulate's decision.
We will take into account all the requirements of the laws of both countries.
The final cost of El Relocator services is specified in the contract.
Thanks to our constant work in this area, we know all the requirements of the Consulate and monitor changes.
We will take you by the hand until you receive a visa and a resident card in Spain.
Our team
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Questions About the “No Lucrativa” Residence Permit (No Right to Work)
If you have any questions, please write to us!
- For the main applicant a minimum of 400% of IPREM (approximately €28,800 per year).
- For each dependent family member an additional 100% of IPREM (approximately €7,200 per year).
- Prove that you have sufficient financial resources.
- Demonstrate that you have lived in Spain for at least 183 days per year.
- Have valid health insurance coverage.
- File an appeal if the refusal lacks justification.
- Reapply after correcting the reasons for the refusal.
- Consider other types of residence permits.
