Published: 22.05.2026
Applicants for Spain’s non-lucrative residence permit must demonstrate income from outside Spain of EUR 27,200 per year, plus EUR 6,800 annually for each family member. The listed documents include a passport, an apostilled and translated criminal-record certificate, a medical certificate and proof of regular income.
For financially independent applicants, the main practical filters remain proof of sufficient income from outside Spain and a complete set of legalized documents. This directly affects relocation costs and preparation time: applicants need to document regular income, obtain an apostille and translation for the criminal-record certificate, and prepare the medical certificate. The requirement is especially important for non-working applicants and families planning to live in Spain without local employment. It is worth checking before filing because insufficient financial evidence or document errors may affect the application decision.