Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)
No teleworking allowed. Can apply for Digital Nomad Visa after year 1 Work strictly prohibited. Spanish Golden Visa closed April 2025.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Non-Lucrative Visa: Spain reinstated a 183-day/yr physical presence rule in 2025 to maintain the permit
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- No teleworking allowed
- Pathway to Spanish citizenship
- Low income requirement
- Processing time of 3 months
- Ideal for retirees
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
- Long road to a passport. Citizenship takes around 10 years of qualifying residence.
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What could change
Changes in immigration policy could affect visa availability.
Tax Notes
Spain has a worldwide income tax system for residents. Non-residents are taxed only on Spanish-source income.
Sources
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