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Financial means for non-lucrative residence

Non-lucrative cases stand or fall on means evidence. Learn what is usually accepted, how to calculate the household and which mistakes cause refusals.

Reviewed by the Abogados Watson legal team · 2026-09-04

How to prepare the evidence

  1. Identify the threshold for your household (IPREM references).
  2. Choose the source: savings, income, pensions or a mix.
  3. Provide statements with history, not only a one-day balance.
  4. Translate and legalise foreign documents.
  5. Keep the narrative consistent: you cannot plan to work in Spain.
  6. Include adequate health insurance.
  7. Plan renewal: means must be maintained.

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