residence permit without work permit in Spain (no lucrativa): step by step itinerary

Route page no lucrativa: 10 steps

1. Check that no lucrativa is right for you.

   The permit is given to those who live in Spain without work or professional activity, and they estimate the real source of the funds: changing wages into passive income will not help.

   • I don't plan on working in Spain, including remotely.
   • Money comes from savings, assets or pensions
   • Ready to live in Spain for more than 183 days in the calendar year

   Where: Real Decreto 1155/2024, articles 61 and 64, on BOEDuration: before documents are collectedCost: free of charge

   When you need help, if you have a part of your income involved in your job or business, it's hard to estimate it without a lawyer.

2. Count the funds for IPREM

   The law requires 400 per cent of IPREM per month for the applicant and 100 per cent for each family member multiplied by the number of months of authorization.

   • For myself: 2,400 a month, 28,800 a year
   • For each family member: 600 per month, 7,200 per year
   • IPREM checked on the date of submission: it is counted at the time of application

   Where: Article 62 Reglamento, page SEPEDuration: settlement as at date of deliveryCost: free of charge

   When you need help, if you get money, or you get a piece of money, you're in assets that you can't sell quickly.

3. Prepare proof of funds

   Anything that's admissible will be fine, for foreign accounts, the demands are stricter.

   • For each foreign account: name and address of bank, props, opening date
   • Balances at 31 December last year and average balance for year
   • For company shares: certificate and statement that you do not work in the company

   Where: bank, notary or register in the country of extraditionTime limit: Order at the date of entry into the ConsulateValue: Bank certificates and transfers separately

   When you need help, if you have accounts in several countries or money has come recently. funds for no lucrativa.

4. Get me medical insurance.

   Insurance is a separate claim, money in the account is not a substitute, the insuranceer must be allowed to work in Spain.

   • I got the policy criteria on my consulate's page.
   • The policy is valid for the entire period of authorization
   • Checked the payment supplements and waiting periods before purchase

   Where: Consulate, your insurersDuration: before deliveryCost: at the rate of the insurers

   When you need help, if the consulate has returned the policy, we don't sell the insurance and the companies don't recommend checking out: Health insurance for residence permits.

5. Collect the background checks, medical certificates and translations

   The evidence of indecent conviction is needed from the countries where you have lived for the past five years. Public documents are being issued with apostille, translated by a juror.

   • Passport valid at least one year at the time of application of visa
   • Indictable certificates for five years with apostille and translation
   • 2005 International Health Regulations Medical Certificate
   • Family relationship documents

   Where: country of issuance of documents, jurorDuration: The time limit for a certificate is given by the consulateCost: Apostilles and transfers separately

   When you need help, if you live in several countries or if you have a record in the certificate. Certificate of indignity for residence.

6. Pay the fees and sign up for the consulate.

   The permit fee is paid on model 790, the consular visa fee is required on the consular rate, and the tape is required for a private appointment.

   • Found a 790 code 052 for his procedure and checked the amount in the form
   • I learned from the consulate how to pay the consular fee.
   • Joined his district consulate without any intermediaries.

   Where: sede.administraciónspublicas.gob.es, Consulate of SpainDuration: duty paid within 10 working days of deliveryValue: 10.94 I am the primary duty under PJC/617/025, consular fee

   When assistance is needed: if you doubt the duty code or the consulate requires a different order. Spanish consulates: where to deliver.

7. Give me a visa, it includes a permit application.

   The visa application is filed with the consulate at the place of residence, and you apply for no lucrativa.

   • Got a package of consulates, originals and copies.
   • Saved confirmation of the delivery and a copy of the entire package.
   • The family delivers at the same time or I know the procedure for the subsequent delivery.

   Where: Spanish Consulate at the residenceDuration: before travel to Spain, on schedule by consulateCost: See step 6

   When you need help, if the consulate has a record practice. delivery through the consulate.

8. Wait for the decision and get a visa.

   The consulate refers the case to the oicina de extrandjería. It decides within a month, silence means rejection.

   • I know how to check the consulate's progress.
   • I answer with one package when I ask for documents.
   • If you're positive, you get a visa within a month and check the data.

   Where: Consulate, oficina de extrandjeríaDuration: Judgement up to 1 month, visa up to 1 month afterCost: free of charge

   When assistance is needed: any refusal, the time limit for appeal shall be determined from the date of notification. No lucrativa refusal.

9. Come on, get TIE and get settled in.

   After you enter within a month, you personally request a TIE card. Printing is done via a cita pravia.

   • He signed up for a cita previa and took prints.
   • Paid TIE in form 790 code 012
   • Signed to the padrón: it's free and confirms the address.

   Where: Ofcina de Extranjería or cosariía in Barcelona, AjuntamentDuration: month from entryValue: TIE 16.08 I for the first issue

   When you need help, if the time limit for TIE is almost up. TIE and Huellas.

10. Live by the rules and extend

    The extension is two months before the end, the time limit of the judgement is three months, silence means approval.

    • He lived in Spain for more than 183 days in the calendar year.
    • Insurance and re-encumbered funds
    • School-age children are studying, school certificate is ready

    Where: Ofcina de Extranjería, sedeDuration: 2 months before completion, late delivery possible within 3 months after but with fine riskValue: 16.40 I ordered PJC/617/2025, TIE extended 19.30

    When you need help: long departures, lack of funds, desire to change the base. extension no lucrativa.