If you want to obtain a residence permit in Spain, and do not plan to do business or look for work in the country, then a residence in Spain without the right to work will be the best solution. When applying for a Spanish Non-Lucrative visa (residence in Spain without the right to work), you must prove your income to live in the country.
Benefits of Non-Lucrative visa
Obtaining a D visa to Spain has several advantages, among which it is worth highlighting:
Save your money
No investment is required to obtain this residence permit. Residence in Spain without the right to work does not imply investment in the country’s economy, nor does it require a business or employer in the country.
It is worth noting that to obtain a residence in Spain without the right to work, you must have lived in Spain for at least six months and no more than one year.
Take your family with you
After obtaining a Spanish Non-Lucrative visa, family members and dependents of the holder of the document can apply for a temporary residence permit. Also, obtaining this residence permit allows you to stay in Spain for educational purposes.
Please note that a residence permit without the right to work is suitable as a retirement visa for those who plan to spend their retirement in Spain, living in the country for at least six months during the year.
Travel around Europe without borders
The possibility of relatively simple and quick registration of a residence permit for residents of countries that are not part of the EU, as well as obtaining a visa for US citizens. You will get the opportunity to live in Spain for up to one year without the right to work. After completing the first year, you can easily renew this residence permit for another two years.
Obtain a D visa to Spain: Process
Obtaining a Spanish Non-Lucrative visa is a fairly quick process. First of all, you must submit documents confirming that you will be able to live in the country for a year without employment.
For example, you can provide an account statement with a minimum accommodation amount of EUR 2,200 per month multiplied by 12 months.
Besides, for each of the family members, it is necessary to provide documents confirming the availability of 537 Euros in addition to the amount stated above.
Another way to confirm financial guarantees could be the documents confirming the existence of a source of stable income, for example, receipts from a pension fund or a trust fund. After providing documents confirming the financial viability and independence of you and your relatives, you will be able to obtain a residence permit in Spain without the right to work.
Medical insurance
Another important point when obtaining a Spanish Non-Lucrative visa without the right to work is the availability of health insurance. Lack of insurance or non-compliance of the insurance policy with the current requirements will inevitably lead to a refusal to issue a residence permit. To avoid such a nuisance, the following conditions must be met:
The insurance company must be accredited to operate throughout Spain.
Medical insurance must be complete, without any additional payments (sin copagos), including hospitalization and repatriation.
Medical insurance must be issued for all family members for whom a residence permit is requested.
Requirements for the applicant and family members:
Not be a citizen of a country belonging to the EU or the European Economic Area, or Switzerland, and not be a relative of a citizen of these countries.
Not to violate the visa regime and not be on the territory of Spain illegally.
Have no criminal record either in your homeland or in Spain itself.
Not be banned from entering Spain and not participate in the voluntary return program.
The package of documents must include:
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Application for a national (resident) visa;
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Two recent photographs measuring 3.5 x 4.5 cm;
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Receipt for payment of visa fee;
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Receipt for payment of state duty;
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Application for a residence permit in Spain without the right to work on the established EX-01 form, in duplicate;
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passport;
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Original and copy of police clearance certificate;
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Medical insurance policy;
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The medical certificate with a mandatory postscript on the absence of diseases that can harm the health of others;
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Documents confirming the availability of sufficient economic funds for the entire period for which the residence permit is requested, as well as documents confirming the source of income;
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Documents confirming family ties – marriage and/or birth certificate – if at the same time a residence permit for the whole family is requested;
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A document confirming the availability of housing in Spain;
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In the case of a minor child, documents confirming his enrollment in a private educational institution in Spain;
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Motivation letter.
All documents must be translated into Spanish. The consulate has the right to request any additional documents it deems necessary.
