Non Lucrative Visa
What is it? Who needs it? What do you need?
What is the Non Lucrative Visa
The non-lucrative residence visa can be applied for by non-EU citizens who wish to reside in Spain for more than 6 months, without carrying out any work or professional activity in the country.
This visa grants temporary residence, of which the holder can reside in Spain up to a year from their date of entry. Once this period is over, holders have the option to renew this visa; each renewal will last up to two years. The third renewal of this visa (5 years) will grant the holder permanent or long-term residence.
The conditions of this visa mean that it is usually designed for the following people:
- UK citizens who are retiring and would like to live in Spain
- UK citizens who have sufficient economic means to live in Spain without having to work
Why should I choose the Spanish non-lucrative visa?
- Apply for a family or joint visa: Include your spouse and other family members.
- Free movement: Holders can travel freely within the Schengen Area.
- Work remotely from Spain: Work remotely for any clients or company abroad.
- Potential to invest: Invest in a property to use for rental purposes.
what are the requirements for a non-lucrative residence visa in Spain?
British citizens who wish to apply for the non-lucrative residence visa must meet the following requirements:
- Have proof of sufficient economic means
- Passport with at least one year validity before its expiry date
- Have a UK residence permit
- No position in an unusual situation within Spanish territory
- No criminal record in both the UK and Spain
- For the joint visa, spouses, ancestors and descendants can be included. Children can be applied for by the parent if they are under the age of 21, a student or a dependent.
- Be in possession of public or private health insurance arranged with an insurance company that is authorised to operate in Spain. You must have total coverage; no shortages or co-payments.
- Medical certificate complying with the International Health Regulations – this must be issued at least 3 months before the submission of your visa application.