SPANISH RESIDENCE PERMIT

BENEFITS

• The right to live in Spain and travel visa-free within the Schengen Area
• Pleasant climate and diverse cuisine. Average life expectancy: 83.8 years (13th in the world)
• Over 280 sunny days per year
• Permit holders and family members can study at Spanish universities without a student visa and receive medical treatment in Schengen-area clinics
• 10th place for healthcare quality according to Numbeo
• Cost of living is lower than in most Western European countries
• 18th in the world for quality of life
• Possibility to obtain permanent residence and citizenship (2nd place in passport strength rankings)
• Spanish language is not required for this residence permit (but is required for permanent residence and citizenship)
• Low crime rate (safer than France, Italy, Belgium, the UK, Germany, Sweden)
• Rich cultural heritage. Spain ranks 2nd in the world by number of tourists

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Spain is a country with a strong economy (the 4th largest in the EU and 12th worldwide) and comfortable living conditions. It offers a well-established expat community, vibrant culture, and a Mediterranean climate — an ideal place to escape cold winters and gloomy autumns.

Residencia temporal no lucrativa (Non-Lucrative Temporary Residence) in Spain is available to non-EU nationals with legal passive income from abroad. It is an optimal route to obtaining Spanish residency, with a contract-backed success guarantee. The residence permit is issued for 1 year and can then be renewed every 2 years.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Initial eligibility check (1 day)
2. Document preparation (from 3 weeks)
3. Selecting property to buy or rent (from 1 month, in parallel with document collection)
4. Obtaining a D visa to enter Spain (from 90 days)
5. Trip to Spain to submit the residence permit application (up to 3 months)
6. Receiving the residence card (from 1 month)

PROCESSING TIME
from 3 months

COST
Main applicant — €18,000
Other family members — €3,000