Types of Residency Permits in Spain
Complete 2025 guide: How to become a resident of Spain. Covers Non-Lucrative, Digital Nomad, Job Seeker, Blue Card & more - income rules, steps, and tips for expats.
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Visa Comparison
| Option | Who | Apply From | Duration | Min Income | Work Rights | Key Docs | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Lucrative Visa | Retirees, passive income | Outside Spain | 1 year, renewable | ≥400% IPREM. 2025: €2,400/mo main; €600/mo per dependent | No work allowed | Health insurance, bank statements | Consular fees vary by country, NIE €9.84, TIE €16.08–€21.87 |
| Digital Nomad Visa | Remote workers (employees or freelancers) | Outside Spain (visa, 1 year) or in Spain (residence, up to 3 years) | 1 year visa; up to 3 years residence permit (renewable 2 years) | ≥200% SMI. 2025: €2,368/mo (14 pays) ≈ €2,763/mo (12 pays) | Employees: only for non-Spanish employers. Self-employed: up to 20% of activity for Spanish clients | Employment contract or freelance contracts, private health insurance | Consular fees vary by country, NIE €9.84, TIE €16.08–€21.87 |
| Job Seeker Visa | Spanish descendants or shortage-occupation candidates | Outside Spain | 12 months, non-renewable | Sufficient means (set annually by Ministerial Order) | No work allowed until converted to a work permit | Proof of descent or eligibility, bank statements | Consular fees vary by country, NIE €9.84, TIE €16.08–€21.87 |
| Graduate Job Seeker Authorization | Non-EU graduates of Spanish universities | Inside Spain | Up to 24 months, non-renewable | Sufficient means (practice ≈100% IPREM = €7,200/year in 2025) | No work allowed until converted to a work permit | Degree certificate, declaration of means, health insurance | No consular fee; TIE €16.08–€21.87 |
| Work Visa | Employees with job offers | Outside Spain | 1 year, renewable | Salary per SMI/convenio; no fixed threshold | Full work rights | Employment contract, employer docs | Consular fees vary by country, NIE €9.84, TIE €16.08–€21.87 |
| Self-Employed | Freelancers, business owners | Outside Spain | 1 year, renewable | Business plan + funds | Full work rights | Business plan, financial proof | Consular fees vary by country, NIE €9.84, TIE €16.08–€21.87 |
| Student Visa | Full-time students | Outside Spain | Course length | €7,200/year | Up to 30 hrs/week under 2025 rules | Enrollment letter, accommodation | Consular fees vary by country, NIE €9.84, TIE €16.08–€21.87 |
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