Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
passive income visa
Minimum income
€2,400 / month
Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
Family eligible
Yes
Processing
~60 days
Tax residency
required
Why this visa
- No remote work allowed (passive income only)
- Path to citizenship in 10 years
- Access to Spanish healthcare
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How to apply for the Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
Verify eligibility
Confirm you earn at least €2,400 per month from non-Spanien sources. Gather 3-6 months of bank statements or invoices as proof.
Gather documents
Valid passport (12+ months remaining), clean criminal record, health insurance covering the destination, proof of accommodation, proof of remote employment or contracts.
Submit application
Apply through the official portal or your nearest Spanien consulate. Pay the application fee (typically €50-300).
Wait for processing
Processing takes around 60 days. Some consulates request additional documents during this period.
Travel and register
Once approved, travel to Spanien and register locally within the first 30-90 days as instructed on your approval letter.
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Frequently asked
- Welches Einkommen erfordert das Spain Non-Lucrative Visa?
- 2,400 Euro pro Monat, mit Anpassungen für Angehörige.
- Wie lange ist das Spain Non-Lucrative Visa gültig?
- 12 Monate bei Erstausstellung, verlängerbar.
- Kann Familie auf dem Spain Non-Lucrative Visa mitkommen?
- Ja, Ehepartner und unterhaltsberechtigte Kinder sind berechtigt.