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NIEAlicante

The non-lucrative residence visa for Alicante

For many of our clients — pensioners and early retirees from beyond the EU dreaming of the the Costa Blanca — the non-lucrative visa is the perfect fit. It lets you live in Alicante on a pension, savings or other passive income, soaking up the sunshine without taking up work in Spain.

What you will need to show

  • Proof of steady passive income or savings to comfortably cover the year
  • Comprehensive private health insurance with a Spanish provider
  • A clean, apostilled criminal record certificate
  • A medical certificate confirming you pose no public-health risk

From the consulate to your terrace in Alicante

The visa itself is granted at the consulate before you leave home. Once you are happily installed in Alicante, the remaining pieces — the NIE, the TIE and your padrón registration — slot into place, and we coordinate every one of those local steps so nothing is forgotten.

In Alicante

In Alicante, the non-lucrative visa is handled through Oficina de Extranjería de Alicante; our local team prepares your file and books the cita previa so it clears first time. We help clients from El Campello to Santa Pola.

Frequently asked questions

The non-lucrative visa is intended for those living on passive income rather than employment; if you plan to work remotely, a different permit usually fits better, and we can point you to it.

It is one of the most popular routes for retired newcomers to the the Costa Blanca, since it is built around living on a pension or savings rather than earning a salary here.

Ready to get your NIE in Alicante?

Fill in our short application form and we will be in touch within one business day. No queues, no guesswork.