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Non Lucrative Visa
The Non Lucrative Visa is an ideal option for those who wish to reside temporarily in Spain without engaging in any work activities in the country. This visa allows you to live in Spain for an extended period, usually one year or more, with the freedom to enjoy your personal activities, retirement, studies, or leisure time without the need to seek employment.
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To apply for the Non Lucrative Visa for Spain, you must meet certain criteria and eligibility requirements, including:
- Demonstrate sufficient income to support yourself and any dependents during the residency period in Spain. Financial requirement: 28,800 euros per year (main applicant) and 7,200 euros per year (each family member). We do recommend the funds always be over the minimum indicated above to facilitate the decision of the authorities for granting the visa.
- Have private medical insurance that covers all eventualities during your stay in the country.
- Have no criminal record in your country of residence or Spain.
- If you are of working age, you will have to provide proof that you are not working and do not intend to work in Spain. This includes working remotely. This can be proved through a Termination of Employment letter from your employer and your P45 from HMRC.
The following family members may also obtain the visa:
- The spouse or unmarried partner.
- Dependent children and dependent relatives in the ascending line form part of the family unit.
Application Process
The application process for the Non Lucrative Visa for Spain generally involves the following steps:
Gathering Documentation: Obtain all necessary documents, which may include a valid passport, certificate of criminal record, proof of income, and medical insurance.
Application at the Spanish Consulate: Submit your application at the Spanish consulate in your country of origin. It is important to follow all instructions and provide the required documentation accurately and completely.
Interview (if necessary): Some applicants may be called for a personal interview as part of the application process. Be prepared to discuss your residency plans in Spain and answer any related questions.
Waiting for Decision: The Consulate has 3 months from the date of submission to resolve the application.
If your residence visa gets approved, you have a month to pick it up in person after being notified. If you don’t do this, it’ll be assumed you’ve given up on the visa, and the process will be closed. Once you have the visa, you need to enter Spain within three months. Your temporary residence permit will be valid for one year starting from your entry into Spain. Within a month of arriving in Spain, you have to personally apply for your residence card (TIE).
This residence permit is renewable for periods of two years, and after residing in Spain for 5 years, you will be able to apply for permanent residency.
Requirements to obtain the NLV
The necessary documentation to apply for the Non-Lucrative Visa for Spain includes:
- Valid passport. It must have a minimum validity period of 1 year.
- Certificate of criminal record (it cannot be older than 3 months).
- Proof of sufficient income, such as bank statements or documents proving passive income.
- Private health insurance with full coverage in Spain.
- Medical certificate (it cannot be older than 3 months).
- Completed and signed application forms.
- Passport-size photograph.
- Payment of the visa fee.
- Proof of residence in the consular district.
FAQs about the Non Lucrativ Visa
The non-lucrative residency visa is a residence permit that allows foreign citizens to reside in Spain without the need to work in the country or engage in commercial activities. It’s ideal for those who have sufficient income to live without seeking employment in Spain.
The main requirements typically include demonstrating sufficient income to sustain oneself in Spain without working, having private medical insurance, having no criminal record, and meeting public health requirements. Additionally, documentation supporting these requirements, such as bank statements, a medical insurance contract, and a criminal record certificate, must be provided.
The initial non-lucrative residency visa is usually valid for one year, and it can then be renewed for additional two-year periods. After five years of legal residence in Spain, permanent residency can be applied for.
No, the non-lucrative residency visa is specifically designed for those who wish to reside in Spain without working in the country or engaging in commercial activities. If you wish to work in Spain, you’ll need to obtain a work visa or an offer of employment from a Spanish company.
Yes, with a Spanish non-lucrative residency visa, you can travel to other Schengen Area countries (most EU countries, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) for up to 90 days within a 180-day period without the need for an additional visa.
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