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Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)

SpainRetirement Visahigh confidence

No teleworking allowed. Can apply for Digital Nomad Visa after year 1 Work strictly prohibited. Spanish Golden Visa closed April 2025.

Investment

~€2,400/mo income (400% IPREM)

Processing

3 months

Min stay

183 days/year

Tax rate

No teleworking allowed. Can apply for Digital Nomad Visa after year 1%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo

4,400

Interest

Moderate

Trend

Stable -10%

Demand score63/100

Based on Google search demand (US). Updated periodically.

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Key Details

Leads to PRYes

PR after5.0 years

Citizenship path10 years

Dual citizenship—

Remote workNo

Healthcare includedYes

Crypto accepted—

Same-sex recognised—

RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Non-Lucrative Visa: Spain reinstated a 183-day/yr physical presence rule in 2025 to maintain the permit

high confidence

Highlights

No teleworking allowed
Pathway to Spanish citizenship
Low income requirement
Processing time of 3 months
Ideal for retirees

What could change

Changes in immigration policy could affect visa availability.

Official programme page Am I eligible?

Tax Notes

Spain has a worldwide income tax system for residents. Non-residents are taxed only on Spanish-source income.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: high

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