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ARTICLE · 21 JUNE 2023

A Non-Lucrative Visa Permits Long-Stay In Spain

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A considerable number of British citizens enjoy summer holidays in their Spanish holiday home and after a number of years take the decision to retire to Spain.

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A considerable number of British citizens enjoy summer holidays in their Spanish holiday home and after a number of years take the decision to retire to Spain. It is estimated that there is a British population of over .262,000 drawn to Spain for the climate, the culture and the cuisine. The Office of National Statistics (ONS) confirms that as many as one third of British citizens living in Spain are over the age of retirement.

Brexit changed the face of immigration in Europe, however Giambrone's experienced Spanish immigration lawyers in our Spanish offices point out that a non-lucrative visa which permits the possessor to travel to Spain without limit on the number of days they can stay in Spain. A non-lucrative visa is designed primarily for individuals who have retired or do not intend to work in Spain. For individuals who wish to work a non-lucrative visa has a certain flexibility and once it has been obtained there is an opportunity to convert to a working

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