What is non-lucrative temporary residence?
It is a residence permit that authorizes foreign citizens not belonging to the European Union to remain in Spain for extended periods of time. without carrying out work activities.
What requirements must be met to qualify for its concession??
The requirements to comply are the following:
- Accredit the disposition of sufficient financial means to cover living and subsistence expenses.
- Not being in an irregular situation in Spanish territory. Or better, not found in Spain, given that, except exceptions, The residence permits provided for by legislation must be granted prior to the interested party's entry into the country..
- Lack of criminal records in both Spain, as in the countries where you have resided in the five years prior to the application.
- Have medical insurance.
What economic means are considered sufficient?
They are calculated based on the IPREM (Multiple Effect Public Income Indicator), based on 14 paid. In this way, taking into account the official value of the IPREM in the year 2024 which, at least until the approval of the General State Budgets for 2024, (rule that includes the increase in the IPREM) is set in 8.400,00 € per year for 14 paid:
- For the main applicant, the 400 % of the IPREM: 2.400,00 € monthly ((8.400 €/14 months) * 400%). Its equivalent in 12 you pay is 2.800,00 €.
- For each accompanying family member, you must have the 100 % of the additional IPREM: 600,00 € monthly (8.400 €/14 months). Its equivalent in 12 you pay is 700,00 € monthly.
As an example: in the event that the main applicant included his or her spouse in the permit application, would have to demonstrate a monthly income of, at least, 3.000,00 € in the event that the interested party receives 14 paid, Or what is the same, 3.500,00 € monthly in 12 paid; this is, a total amount of 42.000,00 € annually.
For how long must the sufficiency of financial means be proven??
The initial residence authorization will be granted for the period of one year, so that, The required means of subsistence must correspond to the authorization period.
How can the availability of sufficient financial means be proven??
The Immigration Regulations indicate that the interested party will have 2 options:
- Have sufficient financial means for the period of residence requested, that is to say, already have the capital that we have referred to, The
- Prove a source of periodic receipt of income, such as pensions or income.
Any means of proof admitted in Law will be suitable for accreditation., including the provision of property titles, bank certificates, certified checks and credit cards; that is to say, also The bank credit limit will be counted as an economic means. granted on credit cards.
What family members can be included in the main interested party's application??
They can also obtain permission:
- The spouse or de facto partner of the main applicant,
- Minor children, or older when economic dependence is proven
- Ancestors who are part of the family unit and who are financially dependent.
How do you apply for a non-lucrative residence permit??
It must be requested at the Spanish Consulate in the applicant's country at any time of the year., Accompanying the visa application the following documentation:
- The residence authorization application form – EX model 01.
- All documentation that proves compliance with the required requirements.
- Payment of the corresponding fee through the model 790 – code 052.
The Consulate will forward the request to the corresponding Government Delegation, and will be resolved within a maximum period of three months. If the resolution is favorable, The applicant will have a period of one month to collect their visa, no appointment necessary.
The visa issued will be valid for 90 The request to adapt the working day must be reasonable and proportionate in relation to the needs of the worker and the organizational or productive needs of the company., during which the holder must enter Spain. Already in Spanish territory, the issuance of the Foreigner Identity Card must be requested (TIE) within one month before the corresponding Immigration Office or Police Station.
Can the permit be renewed after the year of initial granting??
The non-lucrative residence permit can be renewed for an additional period of two years.
It is advisable to start the permit renewal procedures before the expiration of the initial permit., being possible to do so even 60 days before of arrival such date.
The application must be submitted in Spain before the Immigration Office, the maintenance of the initially required requirements must be accredited.
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This permit is not only perfect for those people with saved capital, recipients of retirement pensions or income, but also for people who have businesses in their country of origin that provide them with sufficient income to survive without having to work in Spain and without requiring their continued presence., “which is increasingly possible and viable in the globalized economy of the digital age”.
If you need more information about the application or renewal of the non-lucrative Residence Permit, or are you interested in starting any Immigration procedure, on Delyser Abogados We have an Immigration Department specialized in the management of Immigration and Nationality Files that will be in charge of managing the processing of your application from its presentation to its resolution., turning the procedure into a simple procedure for you.
Alejandra Martín-Pero Muñoz
lawyer.
Head of the Immigration Department
Delyser Abogados