Brazilian applicants · Kingdom of Spain
Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) for Brazilian citizens
Residence visa for financially self-sufficient non-EEA nationals not planning to work in Spain.
This page covers the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) specifically for Brazilian applicants — including document requirements, consular procedures, and common issues specific to Brazil. The general eligibility criteria apply to everyone.
- Processing time
- 4 weeks – 3 months
- Government fees
- Visa and residence-authorisation charges vary by nationality and responsible mission. The TIE fee and any translation, legalisation, or service charges are additional.
- Typical duration
- Initial 1 year; renewable for 2-year periods; leads to permanent residence after 5 years.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Bilateral context
- Schengen Area
- Mercosur
- Spanish ancestry eligibility
Consular processing: São Paulo / Rio de Janeiro
Tourist entry vs. this route
Yes — Brazilian nationals can enter Kingdom of Spain without a visa for short tourism (typically up to 90 days), but tourist entry does not authorise the activity covered by the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV).
Key figures for Brazilian applicants
Computed from our continuously re-verified, primary-sourced data. Indicative, not legal advice.
Salary you must earn
€28,800/yr
Non-lucrative Visa — passive-income minimum
Verified 1 January 2026 · Ministerio de Inclusión — Non-lucrative residence
How long it takes
4 weeks – 3 months
1–3 months consular. Consulate-specific variance is large (Madrid 1–2 months; some Latin American posts 2–4 months).
Verified 22 June 2026 · Portal de Inmigración — Non-lucrative residence
Time to permanent residence
Arrival → permanent residence (5 years) → citizenship (10 years for most nationalities; 2 for Latin American).
Leads to Residencia de Larga Duración, then Spanish citizenship.
Visa overview
The Non-Lucrative Visa grants residence to non-EEA applicants who have sufficient guaranteed means and health insurance and will not carry out work or professional activity in Spain. A spouse or unmarried partner, dependent children, and dependent relatives in the ascending line who form part of the family unit can apply with the principal applicant.
Additional sources
Primary source
SEPE — Current IPREM amounts ↗ · Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal
Link last verified:
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Guaranteed means equal to 400% of IPREM for the principal applicant: €2,400 per month or €28,800 for the initial year at the current €600 monthly IPREM.Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations ↗
- ✓Add 100% of IPREM for each accompanying family member: currently €600 per month or €7,200 for the initial year.Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations ↗
- ✓Public or private health insurance contracted with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain and covering all risks insured by Spain’s public health system.Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations ↗
- ✓No gainful work or professional activity in Spain.Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations ↗
- ✓A passport valid for at least 1 year, criminal-record certificates for the countries of residence during the previous 5 years, and a qualifying medical certificate.Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations ↗
Common blockers
- !Financial evidence does not cover 400% of IPREM for the principal applicant plus 100% for each family member for the full initial year.Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations ↗
- !Health cover is not issued by an insurer authorised in Spain or does not cover the risks insured by Spain’s public system.Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations ↗
- !Foreign public documents are missing the legalisation or apostille and official Spanish translation required for the issuing country and filing location.Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Originals and copies of bank, investment, pension, property-title, certified-cheque, or qualifying credit evidence showing sufficient guaranteed means.Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations ↗
- ·Health-insurance certificate, criminal-record certificate(s), medical certificate, and proof of residence in the responsible consular district.Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations ↗
- ·National visa form, EX-01 residence form, photograph, passport original and biometric-page copy, and form 790-052/payment evidence.Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations ↗
Application pathway
Confirm your consular district and filing method
Check the responsible Spanish mission’s live instructions for jurisdiction, appointments, submission method, and any external service provider.
Prepare the forms and financial evidence
Complete the national visa and EX-01 forms and document at least €28,800 for the principal applicant plus €7,200 per accompanying family member at the current IPREM.
Translate and authenticate foreign public documents
Follow the responsible mission’s rules for official Spanish translations and any apostille or consular legalisation required for the issuing country.
Submit the application and pay the applicable fees
File through the responsible Spanish mission or its designated provider and follow its current payment instructions.
Collect the visa, enter, and obtain the TIE
Collect an approved visa within 1 month of notification, enter during its validity, and apply for the Foreigner Identity Card within 1 month of entry.
Renew on time and maintain residence
A renewal is normally valid for 2 years. Current rules require real and effective residence in Spain for more than 183 days in the calendar year, continued insurance, and sufficient means for the renewal period.
Other Kingdom of Spain routes covered for Brazilian applicants
Digital Nomad Visa (Spain)
Residence permit for remote workers and international freelancers under the Startup Law (Ley de Startups).
Highly Qualified Professional (HQP) permit
Residence permit for highly qualified workers with a Spanish employment contract, processed under the Law 14/2013 regime.
Entrepreneur Visa (Ley 14/2013)
Residence permit for founders establishing an innovative business in Spain under the Entrepreneurs' Law.
Family reunification (Spain)
Residence permit for family members of Spanish residents; arreigo (settled-status) routes also available.
Not sure Kingdom of Spain is right for you? Compare similar routes
Other countries offer residence general routes that Brazilian nationals also apply to. See how they compare.
Frequently asked questions
Are Brazilian citizens eligible for the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)?+
Eligibility for the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) is set by Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations and is not nationality-restricted beyond the general criteria, though Brazilian applicants may also have access to the following bilateral or treaty frameworks: Schengen Area, Mercosur, Spanish ancestry eligibility. See the criteria below for the published requirements.
Where do Brazilian applicants typically file the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)?+
São Paulo / Rio de Janeiro. Specific intake (online portal, biometrics centre, or in-country lodgement) is determined by Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations — confirm the current intake channel on the primary source linked above before filing.
Do Brazilian applicants need a tourist visa for Kingdom of Spain as well?+
Yes — Brazilian nationals can enter Kingdom of Spain without a visa for short tourism (typically up to 90 days), but tourist entry does not authorise the activity covered by the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV).
What salary do Brazilian applicants need for the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)?+
The Non-lucrative Visa — passive-income minimum floor is €28,800/yr, effective 1 January 2026 (Ministerio de Inclusión — Non-lucrative residence). Your occupation's published going rate may bind higher — whichever is greater applies.
How long does the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) take to process from Brazil?+
The typical published decision window is 4 weeks – 3 months. Brazilian applicants usually file via São Paulo / Rio de Janeiro, and consular-post backlogs can add to the wait. Source: Portal de Inmigración — Non-lucrative residence, verified 22 June 2026.
How long until permanent residence in Kingdom of Spain?+
Arrival → permanent residence (5 years) → citizenship (10 years for most nationalities; 2 for Latin American). The route leads to Residencia de Larga Duración, then Spanish citizenship. See Ministerio de Justicia — Nacionalidad española for the qualifying-residence rules.
Can I work on the Non-Lucrative Visa?+
No. This visa authorises residence without carrying out gainful work or professional activity in Spain; it is not a work permit.
How much money must I show in 2026?+
The legal rule is 400% of monthly IPREM for the principal applicant and 100% for each family member. With the current €600 monthly IPREM, that is €2,400 per month (€28,800 for the initial year) plus €600 per month (€7,200 for the initial year) for each accompanying family member. Verify IPREM again immediately before filing.
What happens after approval?+
Collect the visa within 1 month after approval is notified, enter Spain within the visa’s validity, and apply for the TIE in person within 1 month after entry.