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Non-lucrative temporary residence

Autorización de residencia temporal no lucrativa

What it is

It is a permit to live in Spain without carrying out work or professional activities. The initial permit is applied for from the country of origin, with form EX-01, at the Spanish Consular Office; you must prove monthly financial means of 400 % of the IPREM for the holder and 100 % for each family member, health insurance, a medical certificate and no criminal record. The fee is form 790 code 052 (section 2.1.1). The initial permit lasts one year and starts counting on entry into Spain, where you must apply for the TIE within a month. Renewal is applied for through Mercurio in the two months before expiry (or the three after), with the same form EX-01; it requires keeping the means and insurance and having lived in Spain for more than 183 days in the calendar year. It lasts two years, the fee is section 2.2.1 and, if there is no reply within three months, it is deemed granted.

Official wording
Es una autorización que solicitan las personas extranjeras y sus familiares desde su país de origen que autoriza a residir en España sin realizar actividades laborales o profesionales.

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Where it applies
All of Spain

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When

The first time, from your country, before coming. Renewal in the two months before expiry (or in the three months after, with a possible penalty); applying on time extends the authorisation until a decision is made.

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Plazo de solicitud : durante los dos meses previos a la fecha de expiración de la vigencia de su autorización.

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Steps

  1. Step 1: Gather proof of funds

    You need means to live without working: per month, 400 % of the IPREM for you and 100 % of the IPREM for each family member. Proven by any means, for example property deeds, certified cheques or credit cards with a bank certificate of the available amount.

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    Para su sostenimiento, mensualmente, el 400 % del IPREM. Para el sostenimiento de cada uno de sus familiares, mensualmente, el 100% del IPREM.

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  2. Step 2: Apply at the consulate

    The first application is filed in person at the Spanish consular office for your area (or its external provider), with form EX-01. The fee is paid within the following ten working days.

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    Presencialmente, en la Oficina Consular española en cuya demarcación resida

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  3. Step 3: Collect the visa and enter

    The authorities decide within one month of receiving the consulate’s communication (without a reply, it is deemed refused). Once the visa is granted, collect it in person within one month and enter Spain within its validity (three months at most). The authorisation lasts one year from entry.

    Official wording
    La autorización inicial de residencia temporal tendrá la duración de un año y la vigencia comenzará en la fecha en que se efectúe la entrada en España.

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  4. Step 4: Apply for the TIE

    Within one month of entry, apply in person for the TIE at the police station where you live.

    Official wording
    En el plazo de un mes desde la entrada en España, la persona extranjera deberá solicitar personalmente la tarjeta de identidad de extranjero

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  5. Step 5: Renew

    Online on Mercurio with EX-01. You must still have means and health insurance, have dependent children in school and have actually lived in Spain more than 183 days in the calendar year. Decided in three months (without a reply, deemed granted); the renewal lasts two years.

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    Haber residido de forma real y efectiva en España durante más de ciento ochenta y tres días durante el año natural.

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Documents

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Fees

First application: form 790 code 052, section 2.1.1. Renewal: section 2.2.1. Paid within ten working days.

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Modelo 790 código 052, epígrafe 2.1.1.

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FAQ

Can I work with this residence?

No: it is for living without any work or professional activity, and your means must be enough for that.

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sin necesidad de desarrollar ninguna actividad laboral o profesional

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