The non-lucrative residence visa is an ideal visa for those people who wish to reside in Spain without carrying out work or professional activities, allowing them to enjoy the quality of life and the Spanish culture.
At ARC Legal, we have received several clients asking us for more information about the visa and the requirements for obtaining it, so we thought it better to make a post with all the details. Below is a brief of all that you need to know
What is the non-lucrative residence visa?
The non-lucrative residence visa is a type of residence permit in Spain intended for non-European Union citizens who wish to reside in Spain without carrying out a work or professional activity and have sufficient financial means to pay for their stay.
This type of visa is ideal for people who want to enjoy their retirement in Spain, it is also an option for people who have sufficient economic means or passive income that allows them to live in Spain without the need to work.
Duration of the non-lucrative residence visa
The non-lucrative residence visa has an initial duration of one year with the possibility of being renewed for additional periods of two years.
Advantages of the non-lucrative residence visa
The main advantages of this kind of Visa are:
- It gives you the possibility to reside in Spain and move freely within the European Schengen Area without having the necessity to apply for additional visas.
- It allows you to include your relatives.
- You can count the time spent on with this visa to be part of the required period needed to apply for the Spanish citizenship.
- It is not necessary to make any kind of economic investment in Spain to obtain this visa. You should only have the financial means to support yourself during your stay in Spain.
Requirements for obtaining a non-lucrative residence visa
To apply for this visa, you must meet the below requirements:
- Sufficient economic resources: You must prove that you have sufficient financial resources to support yourself and your family, if they accompany you, during the period of residency.
- Private medical insurance with full coverage in Spain
- No criminal record: You must present a criminal record certificate for the last five years, issued by the authorities of the countries in which you have resided.
- Medical certificate: A medical certificate certifying that you do not suffer from any disease that may have serious repercussions for public health according to the International Health Regulations.
- Proof of Residence in the current residing country.
Process to get the non-lucrative residence visa: application to the embassy or consular office
The non-lucrative visa application process starts at the embassy or consular office of the applicant’s place of residence:
- Preparation of the documentation: Gather all the necessary documents and make sure they are correctly translated and legalized if necessary.
- Submission of the application: The application must be submitted to the Spanish consulate of your country of origin or legal residence. It is important to mention that the consular office may require additional documents or conduct an interview with those interested.
- Resolution of the request: Once the application has been submitted, the Government Delegation or Sub-delegation has one month to issue a resolution.4.
- Entry into Spain: If your application is approved, you will have to enter Spain within the period of validity of the visa and go to the corresponding police station to process your Foreigner Identity Card (TIE).
How can we help you at ARC Legal?
At ARC Legal we are dedicated exclusively to immigration law and we are here to guide you through every step of the process.
- Personalized advice: We analyse your specific situation and provide you with a detailed guide on how to meet all the requirements for obtaining a non-lucrative residence visa.
- Documentation Management: We assist you in the preparation of the application and the required documents.
- Monitoring of the Process: We continuously monitor your request.
- Assistance in Spain: Once in Spain, we help you with obtaining your TIE, as well as any other necessary procedure during your stay in Spain.
The non-lucrative residence visa is an excellent option for those who want to reside in Spain, without having to work, and be able to enjoy everything that this wonderful country has to offer. At ARC Legal, we are committed to making this process as simple as possible for you.
If you are considering applying for this visa, do not hesitate to contact us or book an appointment with our team.