Spain Non-Lucrative Visa for Americans and Latin Americans
Retire in Spain, take a sabbatical or simply live on your savings, pension or investments. The Non-Lucrative Visa is the classic route for people who don't need to work — just keep in mind it does not allow any work, not even remote.
Last reviewed: October 2026
Who this visa is for
- Retirees living on a pension, annuity or investment income.
- People with enough savings to live in Spain without working.
- Families who want to spend a long period in Spain — children can study in Spanish schools.
- Anyone who does not plan to work: if you'll keep working remotely, the Digital Nomad Visa is the right route.
What qualifies you
- You won't work in Spain — not even remotely.
- Means of €28,800/year for you, plus €7,200 per family member (income or savings).
- Private health insurance and a clean criminal record.
The full list of documents depends on your nationality, your consulate and your family — we prepare it for you.
Four steps — we do the heavy lifting
Only through the consulate
Some routes can be requested from inside Spain; others only at a consulate. It depends on your nationality and situation — we'll tell you which applies to you in the first consultation.
See also: Document checklist · Income calculator · Non-Lucrative Visa for US citizens · Digital Nomad vs Non-Lucrative
Free consultation
Tell us your situation on WhatsApp. We confirm the right route — and the fastest legal one.
Your plan
You get a clear plan and a fixed price. No surprises.
We do the paperwork
We prepare, review and file your application and follow it until there's a decision.
You move
We help you settle in: residence card, registration, bank, housing and schools.
We handle the paperwork. You plan the move.
Route check first
Before you spend on documents, we confirm this is the right — and fastest — route for your nationality and situation.
Personal checklist
Every document for you and each family member, with apostille and sworn translation guidance for your country.
Application handled
We prepare, review and file your application, and follow it until there's a decision.
After you land
Empadronamiento, fingerprints and TIE card, bank account, housing and school support.
Non-Lucrative Visa: common questions
How much money do I need for Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa in 2026?
400% of IPREM: €28,800 a year (€2,400/month) for the main applicant, plus 100% of IPREM — €7,200 a year — for each family member. A couple needs €36,000 a year. It can be regular income or savings.
Can I work remotely on a Non-Lucrative Visa?
No. The Non-Lucrative residence doesn't allow any work or professional activity, including remote work for a US employer. If you want to keep working remotely, the Digital Nomad Visa is the right option.
Can I apply for the Non-Lucrative Visa from Spain?
No. It has to be requested at the Spanish consulate that covers your place of residence before you move.
How many days do I have to live in Spain?
To renew it, you need to have lived in Spain more than 183 days per calendar year.
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