Application submission

Documentation to submit with the application:

  • A) Valid passport or travel title, recognized as valid in Spain, with a minimum validity of 1 year.
  • B) Clean Criminal Certificate for applicants of legal age, issued by the country of origin or country of residence in the last 5 years.
  • C)  Sufficient financial resources for you, and your family if applicable, to live in Spain.
  • D) Private medical insurance with specific requirements, and with an insurance provider authorised to operate in Spain.
  • E) Medical certificate with specific wording in accordance with the provisions of the 2005 International Health Regulations.

DECISION ON THE APPLICATION

Once the application has been presented to the Spanish Consulate, the Delegation or Sub-delegation of Government in Spain decides on the approval of the non lucrative visa.

Approval can take between 2 weeks and 3 months.

DEADLINE TO COLLECT THE VISA

The applicant must personally collect the visa within 1 month of notification of approval.

If the applicant does not collect the visa within that period it will be understood that he has waived the visa granted.

DEADLINE THAT THE APPLICANT HAS TO ENTER IN SPAIN

The applicant must enter Spain within the period of validity of the visa, which will never be longer than 3 months (Art. 48.8 of the Immigration Regulations).

Upon entry into Spain, the applicant must apply for the Foreigner’s Identity Card (known as TIE) within 1 month. This procedure is carried out before the corresponding immigration office or police station (Art. 48.8 of the Immigration Regulations).

At this point we will also personally help you obtain the card (TIE).

TIMINGS & STAGES

  1. Gather documents for visa appointment at the Spanish Consulate. One application per person. Allow up to 2 months
  2. Request an appointment to apply for the non lucrative visa at the Spanish Consulate in your home Country
  3. Attend appointment at the Spanish Consulate. Appointment to be no more than 90 dates before your desired travel date to Spain
  4. Approval of visa notification received within 3 months of your appointment (often 3-4 weeks)
  5. Collect the visa in person, within one month of approval notification
  6. Visa is valid for 90 days
  7. Travel to Spain within the validity of the visa
  8. Apply for the TIE card within one month of entry into Spain
  9. Collect the TIE card when it is ready and congratulations the process is complete!

The initial authorization is valid for 1 year.

RENEWAL OF THE NON LUCRATIVE VISA

This takes place in Spain and the renewals periods are as follows:

Year 1 – Renew for 2 years

Year 3 – Renew for 3 years

Year 5 – Renewal for 5 years

We present renewal applications electronically for approval within 60 calendar days prior to the expiration date or within 90 days after its expiration.

Although the application for renewal of the non-lucrative residency can be submitted during the 90 days after its expiration, it should be noted that in this case there would be a slight infraction in matters of Immigration Law that could result in the imposition of a fine of up to 500 euros (Arts 52.b) and 55.1.a) of the Immigration Law).

We will guide you through the process step by step.

Please contact our specialist residency team for more information or help.