The core requirements
- Proof of stable passive income, or savings sufficient for the year
- Full-coverage private medical insurance held with a Spanish insurer
- A clean criminal record certificate, duly apostilled
- A medical certificate confirming no risk to public health
From consulate visa to Bilbao residence
The visa is granted at the consulate; once you reach Bilbao you complete the NIE and TIE and register on the padrón. We coordinate those local steps so nothing falls between the cracks of two administrations.
In Bilbao
Most non-lucrative visa requests across the Basque Country pass through the Bilbao office. We know exactly what they ask for — and we accompany you, whether you live in central Bilbao or out in Santurtzi.
Frequently asked questions
The non-lucrative route does not authorise work, including remote work. If you intend to keep working, a different permit such as the digital nomad visa is the correct fit, and we can point you to it.
The threshold is set as a multiple of the IPREM index and rises for each dependant. We calculate the exact figure for your household before you apply.