No lucrativa
Provides the opportunity to live in Spain without the right to work. It offers unlimited freedom of travel and independence from external circumstances, such as employers or partners. Just prove your passive income and enjoy life with a residence card.
Why No lucrativa?
A comfortable start to life in Spain
This residency permit exempts you from working in Spain and allows for personal pursuits like exploring the country or studying, including the chance to do paid internships.
No lucrativa is suitable for:
Those who have a business in another country*
Retirees
Owners and renters of foreign real estate
Those who receive royalties and passive income from securities
Individuals with sufficient savings to afford a work-free lifestyle
*A residence permit does not entitle you to work in Spain, but does allow you to do business abroad
от 6 390€
minimum
income for each additional family member
6
months
duration of bank statements
25 560€*
per year
minimum passive income for one person
183
number of days per year that must be spent in Spain
minimum
*Minimum amounts are constantly changing, this data is current as of December 2023
The main requirement for obtaining No lucrativa is having a confirmed source of passive income.
How is sufficient passive income calculated?
For example, for a family of 4: €565 x 7 = €3,955 x 12 months = €47,460
a. Monthly passive income = 4 times IPREM* or (4x€565) = €2,260 for the primary applicant and + €565 for each subsequent family member
b. Savings in the bank account = result from point a x 12 months
*IPREM — This is the equivalent of the Minimum Wage or an index used in the calculation of state social assistance
The first step in obtaining No lucrativa is to submit your documents to the Spanish consulate. This must be done outside of Spain. No lucrativa is a rare process in which registration is only only outside the country.
2
year
duration of residency upon renewal
1
90 days*
validity period of the D visa issued at the Spanish consulate.
*Within the 90 days, you must come to Spain and request a resident card within 1 month of entering the country
year
duration of the No lucrativa residence permit upon initial application
What documents are needed for the application?
Now is the perfect time to start the process of obtaining permanent residency. You need to register and obtain empadronamiento—essentially your registration at your place of residence, for example, in rented housing. Next, you need to gather the required documents, schedule fingerprinting, and voila! You'll get the long-awaited TIE resident card.
What to do after arriving in Spain on a D visa?
Several completed applications
Passport valid for the entire duration of residency
Certificate of no criminal record with an apostille and a sworn translation into Spanish
International medical certificate
2 photos
Financial documents confirming sufficient financial means (foreign documents must be legalized, translated, and apostilled)
Medical insurance
The experts at Dreamlife will help extend your residency or find a personalized solution to help you stay in Spain.
Service Tiers
Our services are structured into three tiers, each designed to meet the basic needs of residency processing: from collecting and submitting documents inside and outside Spain to opening a bank account and selecting insurance. The only difference lies in the number of additional services, such as assistance in finding accommodation.
Service Tiers
Our services are structured into three tiers, each designed to meet the basic needs of residency processing: from collecting and submitting documents inside and outside Spain to opening a bank account and selecting insurance. The only difference lies in the number of additional services, such as assistance in finding accommodation.
Service Tiers
Our services are structured into three tiers, each designed to meet the basic needs of residency processing: from collecting and submitting documents inside and outside Spain to opening a bank account and selecting insurance. The only difference lies in the number of additional services, such as assistance in finding accommodation.
Basic
- Initial consultation
- Personalized residency plan
- Financial document verification with an expert
- Online assistance in selecting insurance
- Online bank account opening
- Verification of your documents for submission to the immigration service
- Application submission to the immigration service—at the Spanish consulate of your country of citizenship or residence
- Tracking application status and responding to queries
- Processing documents for obtaining TIE
2500€
Smart
- Initial consultation
- Personalized residency plan
- Financial document verification with an expert
- Online assistance in selecting insurance
- Online bank account opening
- Verification of your documents for submission to the immigration service
- Application submission to the immigration service—at the Spanish consulate of your country of citizenship or residence
- Government fee payment
- Tracking application status and responding to queries
- Search for long-term rental housing in Spain: up to 10 options within 14 days
- Online support in obtaining empadronamiento
- Processing documents for obtaining TIE
3500€
- Initial consultation
- Personalized residency plan
- Financial document verification with an expert
- Official translation into Spanish of the certificate of no criminal record with sworn certification.
- Personalized support in opening a European bank account
- Preparation and verification of your documents for submission to the immigration service
- Application submission to the immigration service—at the Spanish consulate of your country of citizenship or residence
- Government fee payment
- Tracking application status and responding to queries
- Search for long-term rental housing in Spain: unlimited for 30 days
- Preparation of the necessary document package and personal support in obtaining empadronamiento
- Processing documents for obtaining TIE (Foreigner Identity Card)
- Personal manager's support with fingerprinting and obtaining the resident card
- Administrative appeal or re-submission in case of rejection
5000€
Premium
Our team
Aleksandra Scherstyannikova
Luciana Mercedes Torrents
Inna Kornienko
Senior Account Manager
Immigration Lawyer
Account Manager
Our team
Aleksandra Scherstyannikova
Luciana Mercedes Torrents
Inna Kornienko
Residency Manager
Immigration Lawyer
Account Manager
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F.A.Q.
These are questions we've heard more than a few times. That's why we've answered them in advance for you.
We have a tradition: start with a free online call. From our office in Barcelona, we'll discuss your case and offer a tailored solution. Each case is unique, so our immigration experts will develop the best offer for you and your family.
If the case is urgent, let us know: we'll expedite and coordinate all the details within 24 hours.
If the case is urgent, let us know: we'll expedite and coordinate all the details within 24 hours.
We offer you the flexibility to choose:
- Full one-time payment
- 50% upfront, 50% later
The first part of the payment must be made upon agreeing on the service package; the rest after the completion of the work. If you need any extra services while we’re working together, such as assistance with opening a bank account or finding accommodation, these can easily be included in the final payment.
- Full one-time payment
- 50% upfront, 50% later
The first part of the payment must be made upon agreeing on the service package; the rest after the completion of the work. If you need any extra services while we’re working together, such as assistance with opening a bank account or finding accommodation, these can easily be included in the final payment.
We accept all forms of payment, including debit and credit cards, as well as bank transfers and PayPal.
It's possible. After the free consultation, however, you may realize that you need help with something specific.
To start, we recommend choosing one service, and adding additional ones as needed. We adapt our expertise to your specific case. At each stage, we will discuss, in advance, what assistance is needed. We prioritize flexibility and supporting you with your individual case, not just within the boundaries of a specific service package.
To start, we recommend choosing one service, and adding additional ones as needed. We adapt our expertise to your specific case. At each stage, we will discuss, in advance, what assistance is needed. We prioritize flexibility and supporting you with your individual case, not just within the boundaries of a specific service package.
Of course! Share your story with the team in messages or during the consultation, and we will help you find the best solution. Even if we can't help directly, we will be able to point you in the right direction. Sometimes, that's all you need.
Our commercial proposals contain a detailed description of each service. This way, you know exactly what to expect. We also share the full terms of our agreements with clients in advance — it's important for you to review them before we start working.
- International expertise and local experience
Our team has all the resources to make the move to Spain hassle-free and more comfortable. Each of us has moved at some point, so we understand all the challenges, risks, and concerns.
Dreamlife's immigration experts are familiar with the current context of Spanish bureaucracy and know how to work with documents and accounts efficiently. Our accumulated experience allows us to avoid mistakes and effectively help with each specific case.
- Individual approach
Knowing general information is not enough; it's more important to apply expertise based on unique needs and requests. We offer individual solutions — that's our value.
- Comprehensive approach and additional services
Relocation doesn't end with obtaining the necessary residency. Adapting to your new life has only begun, and we are here to help when you don't know who to turn to. Enrolling a child in school, finding the right doctor, resolving disputes with the landlord, and hundreds of other important details determine your comfort in a new country– we are here to help.
Our team has all the resources to make the move to Spain hassle-free and more comfortable. Each of us has moved at some point, so we understand all the challenges, risks, and concerns.
Dreamlife's immigration experts are familiar with the current context of Spanish bureaucracy and know how to work with documents and accounts efficiently. Our accumulated experience allows us to avoid mistakes and effectively help with each specific case.
- Individual approach
Knowing general information is not enough; it's more important to apply expertise based on unique needs and requests. We offer individual solutions — that's our value.
- Comprehensive approach and additional services
Relocation doesn't end with obtaining the necessary residency. Adapting to your new life has only begun, and we are here to help when you don't know who to turn to. Enrolling a child in school, finding the right doctor, resolving disputes with the landlord, and hundreds of other important details determine your comfort in a new country– we are here to help.
What's next?
After living in Spain for one year, you can extend your residency—now for a period of 2 years. Alternatively, you can modify No lucrativa into another type of residency with the right to work. Learn more on our blog
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