Spain: Non-Lucrative Visa (Remote Work Visa)
Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa allows people who earn a passive income to move to Spain.
Benefits
- Path to Permanent Residence and citizenship
- Moderate required income
- Low cost of living
- Great quality of life
- E.U. member
Introduction
The Non-Lucrative visa allows retirees and other people who earn passive income to live in Spain. Residents of Spain appreciate the friendly culture, low cost of living, reliable internet, and dynamic atmosphere of cultural centers like Barcelona and Madrid.
Internet Speed
Fixed broadband: 186.40 Mbps download/156.58Mbps upload
Mobile: 54.50 Mbps download/13.63 Mbps upload
Cost of living
No. 39 globally
Income Requirements
$31,330 per year income (plus $7,982 per year per dependent).
Different embassies and consulates can have different rules. Depending on where you apply, you may need the full $31,330 in passive income, or you may only need some passive income and some remote income.
You may also be asked to deposit the entire $31,330 when you apply.
Fees
- Generally from $73 to $839, depending on citizenship
Application Process
Apply in person with your documents at the Spanish embassy or consulate in your home country.
It usually processes within 3 months.
Documents Required
Documents may need to be apostilled or translated into Spanish, and usually include:
- Completed application forms and proof of payment (from consulate)
- Valid passport
- Clear criminal records check
- Medical certificate (less than three months old)
- Passport photo
- Proof of $31,330 income or funds
- Most recent tax return
- Birth Certificate or Marriage Certificate for family members (if required)
Other documents may be required.
