Last updated 11 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Non-lucrative residence visa to Spain
Residence visa without work permit, Visa for financially independent individuals
Non-lucrative residence visa — what you need to know
Issued to foreigners who intend to reside in Spain without engaging in any professional activity, provided that the applicant has sufficient and guaranteed means of subsistence. This visa does not constitute a work permit. Close family members of the main applicant may also obtain a visa.
Eligible individuals
Individual with passive income, retiree, family
How does this visa work?
What documents are required to apply for the visa?
What must be prepared?
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
What additional documents may be required?
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
D, NLV
Type of visa
National visa
Category
Non-lucrative residence visa
Do you have any questions?
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