Passive Income Residency

Spain Non-Lucrative Visa

Passive income residency route for financially independent individuals with sufficient income or savings who do not intend to work in Spain.

Quick facts

We handle this route

Processing time

3–6 months

Processing time

3–6 months

Visa duration

1 year. Renewable for 2 years and a further 2 years.

Visa duration

1 year. Renewable for 2 years and a further 2 years.

Leads to settlement

Yes

Leads to settlement

Yes

Dependants allowed

Yes

Dependants allowed

Yes

Success rate

100%

Success rate

100%

Overview

The Spain Non-Lucrative Visa is a long-term residency option for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who can demonstrate that they have sufficient stable and ongoing income or savings to support themselves and their dependents without engaging in employment or local business activity in Spain.

It is a popular choice for retirees, passive income earners, digital nomads who do not intend to work locally, and individuals or families seeking a quality lifestyle in Spain with legal residency.

This visa leads to legal residency and provides a clear pathway toward temporary residence, permanent residency, and, eventually, Spanish citizenship, subject to eligibility and legal requirements.

Requirements

What you need to qualify.

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Passport Photos

Valid passport photos with a minimum of 6 months left.

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Financial proof (Bank/Financial Statements)

Starting in 2026, the minimum passive income requirement is: Main applicant: €28,800 per annum Each additional dependent child: €7,200 per annum

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Utility Bill

Proof of current address.

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Marriage Certificates

Required when adding a spouse

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Birth Certificates

Required when adding dependent children.

How we handle it

From first call to visa in hand.

01

Eligibility review

We assess financial statements and confirm eligibility with the requirements

02

Admission support

Applications and documentation are prepared correctly.

03

Tax Code & Bank Set-Up

Obtaining the tax code and bank account set up.

04

Visa Appointment & Biometrics

Obtain the necessary visa and travel to Spain for your biometrics.

Client story

  • Everything was handled professionally and efficiently. The eligibility assessment was thorough, the process was transparent, and there were no unexpected surprises along the way.
    James Richardson

    United Kingdom

  • We appreciated the honest advice. Rather than pushing one programme, they recommended the option that best suited our circumstances, which gave us confidence in their expertise.
    Ahmed Hassan

    Egypt

  • From document preparation to the visa appointment, everything was managed for us. It removed so much of the stress and made the process far easier than we expected.
    Andre Van der Merwe

    South Africa

Your new chapter starts with a free call.

30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.

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Your new chapter starts with a free call.

30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.

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No obligation

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Regulated Immigration Lawyers

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Fully confidential

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Your new chapter starts with a free call.

30 minutes. No sales pressure. Honest guidance from a certified advisor on your best path forward.

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No obligation

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Regulated Immigration Lawyers

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Fully confidential

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