5
Yrs to Permanent Residency
90+
Approval Rate %
3-4
Months Processing
Overview
Spain Residency
The Spain Residency programme covers the Non-Lucrative Visa for applicants living on foreign income or savings, and investment-based routes for property or capital investment. Both lead to renewable residency and, after five continuous years, eligibility for permanent residency.
Who This Is For
- Retirees and remote-income earners relocating without local employment
- Investors purchasing Spanish property or making a qualifying capital investment
- Families seeking Schengen-area access with dependents included
Eligibility
What you'll need to qualify
- Proof of stable income or savings (non-lucrative route) or a qualifying investment
- Clean criminal record from your country of residence for the last 5 years
- Private health insurance valid in Spain
- No intention to work for a Spanish employer (non-lucrative route)
Documents
Core document checklist
- Valid passport (min. 1 year validity)
- Proof of financial means or investment
- Private health insurance policy
- Criminal background check, apostilled
- Proof of accommodation in Spain
Process
How we take you from enquiry to approval
Step 01
Eligibility Review
We assess your income, savings or investment plan against the current thresholds.
Step 02
Document Preparation
We compile and legalise your financial, medical and background documents.
Step 03
Consulate Filing
Your application is lodged at the Spanish consulate in your country of residence.
Step 04
Approval & Travel
Once approved, you collect your visa and register residency within Spain.
FAQ
Spain Residency — common questions
No — this route is for applicants who do not need local employment income. Remote work for a non-Spanish employer is a legal grey area we can advise on case by case.
Yes, spouses and dependent children can be included in the same application or file shortly after.
One year initially, renewable for two-year periods, with permanent residency available after five years.
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