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Spain Temporary non-lucrative residence

10 facts quoted from the official source

A third-country national and qualifying family may reside in Spain without performing employment or professional activity.

Income required
€2,400/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
spouse, dependants +2
from the official record
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesThe principal must show 400% of IPREM monthly, plus 100% of IPREM monthly for each accompanying family member, for the requested period.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementHealth insurance is required.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport or travel document recognised by Spain is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsEmployment and professional activity are not authorised.
  • Dependent-family rightsA spouse or qualifying partner, minor children and specified adult disabled or health-dependent children may be included.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathLawful residence may count toward long-term residence where the statutory continuity and status conditions are met.
Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildrenpartner
  • Dependent-family rightsA spouse or qualifying partner, minor children and specified adult disabled or health-dependent children may be included.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe official procedure requires payment of the applicable processing fee; the amount depends on the application and current tariff.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe initial authorisation is valid for one year.
  • Renewal or extensionA renewal is normally valid for two years and requires continued resources and insurance plus more than 183 days of real and effective residence in Spain in the calendar year.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Spain?
The official source states: A third-country national and qualifying family may reside in Spain without performing employment or professional activity.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The principal must show 400% of IPREM monthly, plus 100% of IPREM monthly for each accompanying family member, for the requested period. The lowest published threshold is €2,400/mo (income).
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children, partner.
04What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Lawful residence may count toward long-term residence where the statutory continuity and status conditions are met.
05Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health insurance is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official boe.es page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source boe.esLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Spain government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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