The Non-Lucrative allows you to reside in Spain without undertaking any economic activity. Applicants must dispose of enough economic means to cover their expenses in Spain. These amount to: €2.400 for the main applicant and €600 for each accompanying family member per month.

If you do not receive these amounts on a monthly basis, it is also possible to show that amount times twelve as a lump sum in a bank account to show that you can cover your expenses in Spain.

Timeline Link to heading

The process starts with a consulate in your country of legal residence, and it takes roughly four months until you will have your visa in hand which allows you to travel to Spain. Find the timeline in below:

graph TD; A([Visa Application])-->|3 months| B[Visa Acceptance] B --> | 1 month | C[Collect Visa] C -->| 3 months | D[Enter Spain] D -->| 1 month | E([Foreigner ID Application])

General Requirements Link to heading

  1. Applicant is not an EU Citizen, not a EU citizen family member and is not in Spain irregularly.
  2. No prior criminal record.
    • Police record to be provided covering last 5 years.
  3. Applicant has sufficient economic means to maintain residence (2.400 €/month per main applicant, and 600€/month per each accompanying family member).
    • Receive a fixed monthly amount from a permanent source of income, such as a trust fund or retirement pension. This cannot be a salary, as it could be misunderstood that you are required to work during your stay in Spain.
    • The income must be at least €2,400 per month (main applicant), plus €600 per month for each additional family member.
    • You can also show the disposal of savings for the total amount (€28,800 per year for the main applicant, plus €7,200 for each additional family member) at the time of application, in which case there is no need to prove a fixed monthly income.
      • Bank statements from last 3 - 12 months depending on the local Spanish Consulate.
      • Proof of funds held by the main visa applicant.
  4. Family members can joint the application at the same time.
    • If moving with a spouse, a marriage certificate, duly legalized or apostilled and sworn translated into Spanish, is required.

Step 1: Residence Permit Authorization & Visa Application Link to heading

  • Applicant must personally submit required documents at Spanish consulate or diplomatic mission in their home country or country of residence.
  • Public documents must be legalised and translated into Spanish by a juror translator.
  • Visa Fee and Residence Authorization Fee.

Step 2: Foreign Identity Card Link to heading

  • Once your application is approved and you entered Spain, register with the Town Hall at an address in Spain (“Empadronamiento”)
  • Apply for the Foreigner Identity Card.
  • The card can usually be collected 30-45 days personally at a Police Station.

Validity Link to heading

  • The residence permit is initially issued for a period of 1 year and can be renewed for periods of 2 years.
  • After the first year the foreigner can modify this residence permit into a residence and work permit. The applicant must reside in Spain at least 180 days per year.

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Required Documentation Link to heading

  • Valid Passport: Ensure your passport is valid.
  • Private Health Insurance: Obtain health insurance from a Spanish provider.
  • National Visa Form: Complete the necessary visa application form.
  • Medical Certificate: Provide a medical certificate.
  • Bank Certificate: Show proof of sufficient income.
  • Criminal Record Background Check: Provide a legalized criminal record background check.

Services & Fees Link to heading

Services Included Bronze Silver Gold
List of Documents to Gather ✅ ✅ ✅
Review of Documentation ✅ ✅ ✅
Application Forms Preparation ✅ ✅ ✅
Communication With Public Bodies ✅ ✅ ✅
TIE (ID for Foreigner) ❌ ✅ ✅
Translations Included ❌ ❌ ✅
Tax Consultation ❌ ❌ ✅
Cost: Main applicant €1,500 €1,700 €1,900
Cost: Each family member €650 €950 €1,150

Additional Services Link to heading

  • Tax Consultation Price: €300 + 21% VAT.
  • Personal Income Tax Presentation at Tax Office Price: depending on the complexity of the situation.
  • Purchase Property in Spain Price: % depending on the amount of the property.
  • Get all-in-one support with renting, buying a home, moving, schooling, and language courses—all taken care of by us!

Additional Expenses Link to heading

  • Health insurance: approximately €50 to €100 a month per person.
  • Legalisations/Apostille of the Hague: approximately €150 to €200 per document.
  • Translations: €30 to €40 approximately per page (documents with a lot of words have a higher prices and a quote will be requested for your reference).

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