Spain non-lucrative residence visa from Pakistan
A Spain non-lucrative residence visa is for living in Spain without working, on savings or regular income. You need at least 400% of the IPREM indicator a month for the first year, plus the full IPREM amount for each dependent family member, and health insurance from an insurer authorised in Spain. The visa does not allow work.
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At a glance
- Main fee
- See the fees below
- Processing time
- Varies, see below
- Documents
- 9 on the list
- The visa does not allow work.
- You show savings or regular income of 400% of the IPREM indicator a month.
- Health insurance from an insurer authorised in Spain is required.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Residence authorisation feePaid with form 790 code 052, at the Embassy or online; the page does not state the amount. | Amount not confirmed | |
| National visa feeThe page leaves the visa fee blank. | Amount not confirmed |
Check the amount on the official source.
Official fee pages:National visas: non-lucrative residence visa
Processing time
Not confirmed
One month from the favourable decision on the residence authorisation, which is decided first.
Official source: National visas: non-lucrative residence visaDocuments you need
From our draft document list for this visa. Your own list depends on your situation, so check the official source.
Usually needed
Passport
Valid for at least one more year, with two blank pages, issued within the last 10 years. Original and a copy of the data page.
Visa application form (signed)
National visa application form, every section completed and signed; a parent or representative signs for a minor. Also form EX-01 for the non-lucrative residence authorisation.
Passport-size photograph (destination specification)
One recent colour passport-size photo, light background, face fully visible.
Bank statement / proof of funds
Proof of savings for the first year, or of regular income (pension, rent, investments), of at least 400% of IPREM a month, plus the full IPREM amount for each dependent family member.
Health insurance certificate
Public or private health insurance from an insurer authorised to operate in Spain, covering everything the Spanish public system covers.
Medical certificate (public health)
Medical certificate that you have none of the diseases with serious public health effects under the International Health Regulations 2005.
Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC)
Proof that you live in the Embassy's district, for example your CNIC (original and a copy).
Needed in some situations
Police character certificate
Police certificate from every country you lived in during the last five years, apostilled and translated.
Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA)
Pakistan exit requirement, not a visa document: when you leave Pakistan you must show a NIMS/NADRA vaccination certificate including polio (the old paper card is no longer accepted, and since 14 September 2026 airports check a NADRA-integrated vaccination record). Verify current rules.
Where to apply in Pakistan
Which mission takes your application depends on where you live in Pakistan.
The official page for this visa:Non-lucrative residence visaWe last checked it on Oct 8, 2026. Until this list is verified, follow that page where the two differ.
Embassy of Spain in Islamabad
EmbassyStreet 6, Ramna 5, Diplomatic Enclave I, Islamabad
Takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Spain has one mission in Pakistan. Holders of a Pakistani passport count as residents of its district wherever they live in the country.
Ways to apply
Visa centreSpain Visa Application Centre
2nd Floor, Plot 3-A, G-7 Markaz, Islamabad. Book the appointment on the centre's website named on the Embassy's page, where the application form and document lists are too.
In Islamabad
Consular questions (visas, legalisation) go by email to emb.islamabad.sc@maec.es. Some of the Embassy's visa pages still name BLS offices in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, while its page on where to apply names the Spain Visa Application Centre in Islamabad: check that page before you book.
How to apply, step by step
Check the money you need
You live in Spain without working: the visa does not allow work. You need savings for the first year, or regular income, of at least 400% of the IPREM indicator a month (about EUR 2,400 a month, EUR 28,800 for the year, at the 2025 IPREM of EUR 600; verify the current figure), plus the full IPREM amount again for each family member who depends on you.
National visas: non-lucrative residence visaPrepare documents
National visa form and form EX-01 for the residence authorisation, a photo, your passport, proof of the savings or regular income, health insurance from an insurer authorised in Spain, a police certificate for the last five years (adults), a medical certificate, proof that you live in the Embassy's district and fee form 790 code 052. Each family member applies too, with proof of the family link. All foreign documents must be apostilled (Pakistan: MOFA apostille) and, if not in Spanish, come with a Spanish translation.
National visas: non-lucrative residence visaApply in person
Apply in person (a parent for a child). The residence authorisation is decided together with the visa. The page does not name the place; the Embassy's where-to-apply page names the Spain Visa Application Centre in G-7 Markaz, Islamabad. If unsure, ask the Embassy at emb.islamabad.sc@maec.es.
National visas: non-lucrative residence visaDecision and arrival
The Embassy decides within one month of the favourable decision on the authorisation. The visa is valid for 365 days. In Spain, apply for your foreigner identity card (TIE) within one month of arriving.
National visas: non-lucrative residence visa
Questions people ask
How long does a Spain non-lucrative residence visa take from Pakistan?
One month from the favourable decision on the residence authorisation, which is decided first.
National visas: non-lucrative residence visa (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a Spain non-lucrative residence visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, Visa application form (signed), Passport-size photograph (destination specification), Bank statement / proof of funds, Health insurance certificate, Medical certificate (public health), and Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC). Depending on your situation, you may also need: Police character certificate and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for a Spain non-lucrative residence visa in Pakistan?
Embassy of Spain in Islamabad takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
How much money do I need for the Spain non-lucrative visa?
At least 400% of IPREM a month: about EUR 2,400 a month, or EUR 28,800 for the first year, at the 2025 IPREM of EUR 600 (check the current figure), plus about EUR 600 a month for each family member who depends on you.
National visas: non-lucrative residence visa (opens in a new tab)Can I work on a non-lucrative visa?
No. The visa does not allow work in Spain. To work, use the work, digital nomad or self-employed visas.
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