No Lucrativa Residence Permit
No Lucrativa Residence Permit — Enjoy Spanish Life with Passive Income
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Who is it Suitable For
Visado de Residencia No Lucrativa
This visa allows financially independent individuals to immigrate to Spain. The No Lucrativa visa offers unlimited travel opportunities and complete freedom from an employer. You only need to prove your passive income and then you can enjoy life in Spain with a resident card.
Pros and Cons of the Spanish No Lucrativa Residence Permit
Pros
- Allows you to register a company in Spain and earn income
- Allows you to transition to a work permit residence after one year
- No need to purchase property
- Allows you to obtain residence permits for spouses and minor children
- Time spent counts toward future permanent residency and Spanish citizenship
- You can purchase property in Spain using loan funds
Cons
- You must have a stable monthly income of at least €2,320 per month from your home country
- Income must be legal and from a reliable source
- Does not allow employment
- You must prove a stable monthly income from your home country
- Does not allow residence permits for spouses in a civil union, financially dependent adult children, or parents
Requirements for Obtaining a Spanish Residence Permit for Financially Independent Individuals
183 days
a year must be spent in Spain €25,560 per year
minimum passive income €6,390
minimum income per additional family member 6 months
of bank statements Amount of Money to Show in a Spanish Bank Account
€28,800
for 1 person
€36,000
for 2 person
€43,200
for 3 person
€50,400
for 4 person
€57,600
for 5 person
What Documents Are Required for Obtaining a No Lucrativa Residence Permit
- Several completed application forms
- 2 photos
- Passport valid for the entire residence period
- Criminal record certificate with apostille and certified translation into Spanish
- International medical certificate
- Financial documents proving sufficient funds (foreign documents must be legalized, translated, and apostilled)
- Health insurance
1 Year
Initial residence permit without work rights, issued at the Spanish consulate 2 Years
Validity period of the residence permit without work rights after the first renewal in Spain 2 Years
Validity period of the long-term residence permit, which you receive after 5 years of living in Spain After 5 Years
Issued as permanent residence (Larga Duración), which grants the applicant nearly the same rights as an EU citizen. The plastic ID card needs to be renewed every 5 years What We Do
- Consultation with an expert (provides document templates, advises on where, how, and which documents to request from government agencies)
- Review documents before submission to avoid errors
- Schedule an appointment at the Spanish consulate for document submission
- Assistance in writing a motivation letter for the Spanish Consulate
- Organize certified translation of documents
- Manage the process of obtaining a resident card in Spain, including registration
- Personal chat with a manager, available daily to answer all your questions
- Assistance in Spain after approval, including scheduling fingerprints, obtaining the resident card, etc
How to Obtain a No Lucrativa Residence Permit in Spain: Step-by-Step Guide
Your successful journey to Spain begins even before you pack your bags!
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Free Consultation
Submit an application on the website, receive a call from the manager, and have the first consultation on obtaining the residence permit
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Personal Strategy
Sign a service contract with El Relocator. Consultation with a lawyer. Develop a strategy for interacting with the Consulate
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Document Collection
We collect documents under power of attorney. You provide the remaining papers
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Translation and Legalization
Send documents to Spain for certified translation. Return the documents to Spain
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Submission to the Consulate
Receive the completed dossier from El Relocator’s office and submit it to the consulate. Consultation before document submission. Accompanied visit to the Consulate
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Work with the Consulate
If the consul requests additional documents, El Relocator will submit the documents without your involvement
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Obtaining the Residence Permit without Work Rights
You receive a Spanish visa without work rights and our instructions on how to obtain the resident card in Spain
Pricing
We will help you find the best educational institution for you
Standard Service Package
- Personalized checklist for document collection
- Online consultations at all stages of document collection
- Completion of all forms and declarations on behalf of the applicant
- Preparation of fee forms and instructions for payment
- Standard translation of documents into Spanish (excluding documents requiring certified translation)
- Certified translation service
- Assistance with obtaining an insurance policy (if necessary)
- Tracking the status of your application with the immigration service
- Sending the decision
- Assistance with obtaining the plastic resident card (form completion and appointment scheduling)
Price:
€2,000 for the main applicant
Price:
+€700 for each additional family member
Turnkey Relocation Package
- Pre-contract for renting accommodation
- Individual consultation with a lawyer for tax optimization
- Physical payment of all fees for the applicant
- Payment for certified translation services
- Unlimited consultations on any questions from the applicant after relocation
Price:
€4,000 for the main applicant
Price:
+€700 for each additional family member
Increase Your Chances of Obtaining a No Lucrativa Residence Permit with El Relocator
Risk of refusal is higher with self-submission due to lack of knowledge about the procedure
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Increase Your Chance of Success
98% of our clients receive a positive decision on the issuance of a residence permit for financially independent individuals 2
Delegate Document Collection Tasks
We collect documents under power of attorney within 10 days and in the format required by the Consulate 3
Find Out Exactly What Documents Need to Be Submitted to the Consulate
Based on over 10 years of experience, we will develop an effective action strategy for your situation 4
Receive Support at Every Stage
We will guide you through all stages of obtaining a residencia temporal no lucrativa, expedite document collection, interact with the Consulate, and assist in obtaining your resident card in Spain Our Experts 
Olga
The lead specialist in relocation to Spain and founder of Relocator
- Chief Relocation Specialist to Spain, Founder of Relocator
- Has prepared over 100 Nomad and 50 student visa cases
- Speaks 6 languages, including Catalan and, of course, Spanish
- A true expert in Spanish bureaucracy, loves watching Spanish officials' conferences in Catalan
- Responds swiftly to all changes in the Spanish General Directorate of Migration (UGE) and resolves issues
Consultation cost: €100
Cases
Zhanna
- Spain, Master’s Degree
- Zhanna graduated with honors in Journalism from Moscow. She confirmed her English proficiency at the B2 level with an IELTS score of 5.5.
- She wanted to apply to European programs in Journalism, Public Relations, or related English-language programs.
What Was Done:
- Spain was suggested to the student, as there is an opportunity to receive a regional scholarship with full or partial coverage. English-language programs were selected, and application packages were submitted to five universities.
Result:
- The student was accepted into the Public and Corporate Communication program at a university and received a DSU scholarship of €2,113.
I want to learn more about the visa for financially independent individuals in Spain. Where can I find more information?
You can read the program requirements in our mini-guide on No Lucrativa.
Read the guideOur blog
Questions about the No lucrativa residence permit (without the right to work)
If you still have questions, write to us!
To obtain this residence permit, you must confirm your income:
- For the main applicant - at least 400% of the IPREM (approximately €28,800 per year).
- For each dependent family member - an additional 100% of the IPREM (approximately €7,200 per year).
No, the application must be submitted only at the Spanish Consulate in your country of residence. Once approved, you will be issued a category D visa, which will allow you to enter Spain and apply for the residence permit itself.
According to the rules, this residence permit prohibits any work activity in Spain, even if it is remote work. However, there are cases where applicants have continued to work remotely for clients from other countries.
Yes, after a year of residence in Spain, you acquire the status of a tax resident and are required to file a tax return on your income, including income received outside the country. A number of deductions can be applied to the tax return: for example, if the countries have concluded an Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation, you can deduct the amount of tax paid in your country. Such an agreement is in effect between Russia and Spain.
Minimum 183 days per year if you plan to renew. This also means that you become a tax resident of Spain.
The initial residence permit is issued for 1 year. Then it can be extended for 2 years, and then again for 2 years. To extend it, you must:
- Confirm that you have sufficient financial resources.
- Prove that you have lived in Spain for at least 183 days a year.
- Have valid health insurance.
Referring to the question above - yes, it is necessary. The policy must cover the entire period of validity of the residence permit and include a full package of medical services.
Yes, but you will need to prove the availability of additional financial resources for each family member (100% IPREM for each, for 2025 this is +7,200€ per year).
Purchasing real estate is not a mandatory requirement for this type of residence permit, but owning property in Spain can significantly increase your chances of approval when applying.
Possible options:
- Filing an appeal if the refusal is unfounded.
- Re-submission with correction of the reasons for refusal.
- Consideration of other options for a residence permit.
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