Non-Lucrative Visa
Live Your Dream Lifestyle in Spain
Move to Spain using your savings or passive income. We handle the document prep, sworn translations, and case management through our digital platform — you focus on the move.
Bureaucracy is an independent private service, not affiliated with or acting on behalf of the Spanish Government.
The Facts
Financial Requirement
~€28,800/year in savings or passive income (single applicant)
Duration
1-year permit, renewable
Key Benefit
Full Schengen travel; time in Spain counts toward future long-term residency and citizenship eligibility
Is This For You?
This visa is likely a fit if:
- You have personal savings or a stable, guaranteed source of monthly passive income
- You don't intend to work inside Spain during your initial year
- You want a structured, digitally tracked relocation process
| Non-Lucrative Visa | Digital Nomad Visa | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Retirees & financially independent individuals | Remote workers & freelancers |
| Work in Spain | ✗ Not permitted | ✓ Remote / foreign employers only |
| Financial requirement | €28,800/year savings or passive income | €2,849/month from a foreign employer |
| Health insurance required | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Schengen travel | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Potential path to long-term residency | ✓ Yes (subject to renewal conditions) | ✓ Yes (subject to renewal conditions) |
| Starting service fee | From €999 | From €1,399 |
| Check NLV Eligibility | View Digital Nomad Visa |
Financial requirement
Clear the €28,800 hurdle
Select your situation to see your target amount.
Our team reviews your bank statements and investment summaries inside your dashboard before submission, formatted the way your consulate typically expects to see them.
The Process
How It Works
Four clear steps from sign-up to your consulate appointment — managed through your dashboard.
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Create Your Free Account
Check your eligibility and unlock your secure personal dashboard in minutes. No payment required to get started.
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Upload Your Documents
Securely add your passport, bank statements, and private health insurance details to your case through the dashboard.
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We Audit, Translate & Structure
Our team reviews your file, handles your sworn translations, and compiles a complete, consulate-ready document booklet — digital and physical.
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Attend Your Consulate Appointment
This step must be completed by you, in person, at the Spanish consulate or embassy in your country of legal residence. You'll bring your ready-to-present booklet; we prepare it, but only you can submit it and attend the appointment. Processing time from that point is set by the consulate, not by Bureaucracy.
Why Bureaucracy Is Different
We combine expert case management with a digital dashboard to make your relocation clear, structured, and stress-free — as an independent private service working on your behalf, not the government's.
Certified translations into Spanish are typically required and can cost up to €100 on your own. With Bureaucracy, they're included in your flat service fee.
Requirements can vary by consulate. We review your file against the specific expectations of the consulate you'll be applying through, rather than a generic template.
A structured, fully paginated document booklet matching how your consulate typically expects documents presented — including a physical copy shipped to your door.
Every document, message, and milestone lives in one place, so you always know what's done and what's still needed.
Manage Your Entire Visa Journey in One Place
Manage documents, track progress, communicate with your case manager, and stay organised throughout your application process.
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Application Progress Tracking
See exactly where you are in the process, what's been completed, and what actions may be required next.
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Secure Document Uploads
Upload and store your application documents securely in one central location.
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Personalised Task List
Receive a checklist tailored to your visa type and application stage.
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Direct Communication
Stay connected with your case manager and receive important updates through your dashboard.
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Everything in One Place
Keep your documents, messages, tasks, and application progress organised in a single platform.
When you don't quite know what to do, they are the knowledgeable authority that can reassure you and guide you throughout the process. That peace of mind was truly irreplaceable for us.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The Non-Lucrative Visa prohibits any economic or professional activity, including remote work. If you plan to telework from Spain for employers or clients outside the country, our Digital Nomad Visa page may be a better fit.
Yes. While the visa prohibits working or running a business in Spain, it doesn't restrict education — you're free to enrol in universities, language schools, or business courses, or take part in unpaid internships.
No. The initial application must be submitted and processed at the Spanish consulate or embassy in your current country of legal residence, in person, before you travel to Spain.
Yes — Spanish consulates generally accept investment portfolios, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds as proof of financial means, provided the funds are readily accessible and meet the minimum threshold. We'll review your investment summaries and help present them the way your consulate typically expects to see them.
No. Bureaucracy's flat service fee covers case management and required sworn translations. It does not include government or consular fees, where applicable — those are paid directly by you to the relevant authority.
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Our service fee covers case management, document review, and included sworn translations only — any government or consular fees are separate and paid directly by the client to the relevant authority.
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