Residence visa without a work permit in Spain

What is this visa?

• It is issued for one year and can be extended without leaving Spain. This visa, as its name suggests, does not grant the right to work.
• Consequently, the applicant must demonstrate financial solvency throughout the duration of the visa.
• Applications for this visa must be submitted to the Spanish consulate in the applicant's country of origin. Upon entering Spain, the applicant receives a residence permit . No lucrative " (sometimes also called "white residence").

What is required to apply for a non-profit residency visa?

• First, documentary evidence of sufficient financial resources to cover expenses during residence in Spain is required.
• You will need to obtain a health insurance policy.
• You will also need a certificate of no criminal record with an apostille.

Meeting the financial requirements is key, as it is the basis for obtaining a visa and subsequently a residence permit of this type.

Financial solvency must be documented by bank statements and consist of:

• Minimum income that covers 400% of the IPREM ( Indicator Public Income Tax​​ Multiple ). In 2025, this amounts to approximately 28,800 euros per year for each adult applicant.
• The IPREM (Public Income Indicator) is a public income indicator updated annually in Spain. This indicator is analogous to the Russian subsistence minimum, the amount used to calculate social benefits.
• In 2025, the IPREM will be €600 per month or €7,200 per year.

A residence permit in Spain without employment allows you to bring family members with you. In this case, you must prove additional income equivalent to 100% of the IPREM (Spanish Social Security Income) for each family member.

The residence permit without a work permit is issued for one year. The following two years are valid for two years, and the fourth residence permit can be obtained for five years.

Additionally, a residence permit without employment can be converted into another type of residence permit—with the right to work—if you have an employer or your own business.

Obtaining a residence permit in Spain involves several stages. We're ready to help you through every step or take care of some of the complications, such as preparing and legalizing the necessary documents for your visa. Write or call us today!