Non-Lucrative Residence: Enjoy Spain Without Worries

Your Time is Yours

You have worked hard your whole life and now you are looking for a place to enjoy your achievements, with quality of life, good weather, and security. Spain is the ideal destination, but immigration procedures can seem like a labyrinth. Don't let bureaucracy prevent you from living the lifestyle you deserve.

"Spain awaits you to be lived. We take care of the paperwork so you can just focus on enjoying."

Living in Spain Without Working

The Non-Lucrative Residence is the perfect authorization for non-EU citizens who have sufficient economic means to reside in Spain without the need to carry out work activity. It is ideal for retirees, investors, or people who wish to take a sabbatical year in one of the countries with the best quality of life in the world.

Your Gateway to the Good Life

At Legal & Cloud, we make your arrival in Spain smooth and stress-free:

  1. Financial Planning: We advise you on how to properly accredit your economic means and health insurance.
  2. Consular Management: We prepare your file for the application at the consulate of your home country, taking care of every detail.
  3. Installation in Spain: We accompany you in the procedures after your arrival, such as obtaining the TIE and municipal registration (empadronamiento).

The Destination: Quality of Life

Imagine strolling through the streets of Madrid, enjoying the Mediterranean beaches, or exploring the local gastronomy, knowing that your residence is fully secured. This visa gives you time and peace of mind.

Procedure Information

📋 Requirements
  • Not being a citizen of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland
  • Not being in an irregular situation in Spanish territory (apply from home country)
  • Lack of criminal records in Spain and in countries of residence for the last 5 years
  • Not appearing as inadmissible
  • Not representing a threat to public order, security, or public health
  • Not being within the commitment period of no return
  • Pay the corresponding fee

Sufficient Economic Means:

  • For the applicant: 400% of the monthly IPREM
  • For each family member: additional 100% of the monthly IPREM
  • Means must cover the ENTIRE requested period
  • Without the need to carry out work or professional activity

Other Requirements:

  • Public or private health insurance authorized to operate in Spain
  • Not suffering from diseases with serious public health repercussions
📄 Required Documentation

General Documents:

  • Official application form EX-01
  • Complete copy of passport with minimum validity of 1 year
  • Criminal record certificate from countries of residence for the last 5 years
  • Medical certificate

Accreditation of Economic Means: Can be accredited by any means of proof:

  • Property titles
  • Certified checks
  • Credit cards with bank certification of available funds
  • Bank statements
  • If means come from shares/participations: certification that you do NOT carry out work activity + sworn declaration

Health Insurance:

  • Public or private insurance policy
  • Entity authorized to operate in Spain
  • Full coverage without copays or with minimal copays

Important:

  • Application is submitted at the Spanish Consulate of the home country
  • Foreign documents must be translated by a sworn translator
  • Foreign public documents must be legalized or apostilled

Fees:

  • Modelo 790 code 052, section 2.1.1

Duration:

  • Initial authorization: 1 year
  • Renewable for periods of 2 years

Start your new life. Contact us and let's make your dream of living in Spain come true.


Official Information: Ministry of Inclusion - Sheet 6

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