Residency without the right to work
A calculator for the non-lucrative residence visa (residencia no lucrativa): how much money the law requires for you and your family, and what else you will need.
What else you will need
- Health insurance from a Spanish company with full cover, usually with no co-payments or waiting period, for at least a year.
- A certificate of no criminal record for the last 5 years, with an apostille and a sworn translation into Spanish.
- A medical certificate confirming you have no diseases that pose a risk to public health.
- A passport valid for at least a year, and proof of funds: bank statements, income certificates, rental agreements.
How it works
- The application is submitted at the Spanish consulate in your place of legal residence; it cannot be submitted from within Spain.
- The first permit is for 1 year, followed by renewals of 2 years; after 5 years you can apply for long-term residency.
- After arrival, you must apply for a foreigner’s card (TIE) within a month.
- To renew, you must live in Spain for more than 183 days a year. You may not work on this permit, including remotely: remote work has a separate status.
- Your own property in Spain can be submitted as proof of funds, but without income or savings it is usually not enough.
Important
- Buying property no longer gives residency: the “golden visa” was abolished on 3 April 2025.
- EU, EEA and Swiss citizens do not need this permit; registration within 3 months of moving is enough.
- Ukrainian citizens who have received temporary protection in the EU can live and work in Spain under it; it has been extended until 4 March 2027.
Requirements — arts. 61–64 of the Reglamento de Extranjería (RD 1155/2024, in force since 20.05.2025): 400% of IPREM per month for the applicant and 100% for each family member. IPREM for 2026 is €600 a month. This is general information, not legal advice; check the requirements of your specific consulate in advance.