Guide to Non-Lucrative Visa Applications - Information from Sun Lawyers

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Find out more about Non-Lucrative Visa Applications - a way for non-working British citizens to spend more than 90 days at a time in Spain, and the most popular option for those permanently relocating and retiring to Spain. Expert advice by Sun Lawyers on how to apply is available below.

Guide to Non-Lucrative Visa Applications - Information from Sun Lawyers

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What is the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)?

The NLV enables non-working British citizens to spend more than 90 days at a time in Spain - a popular option for those permanently relocating and retiring to Spain, and UK over-stay retirees looking to re-set their Spanish residency status.The minimum income needed to apply for a NLV is €27,155 per annum for an individual or €33,893 for a couple.

The visa is exchanged for a 12 month temporary residency card (TIE Card) once you are in Spain. That becomes permanent residency after 5 years (assuming all criteria have been met).

How do I apply?

You can apply via a 15-20 minute in-person meeting at one of the UK Spanish Consulates. (London, Manchester or Edinburgh), with a BLS service charge of £14.55. Other elements forming the application include. Completed visa application forms, recent colour photo, original passport (12 months minimum until expiry and two blank pages), ACRO criminal record certificate and medical certificate. These two certificates are to be legalised via Hague Apostille Certificate and translated into Spanish.

Note that those in receipt of a UK State Pension can access healthcare in Spain via the S1 form. Those not in receipt will need annual private healthcare provision until the reach state pension age.

If you are buying property >€500,000 you may be eligible for a Golden Visa.

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