Non Lucrative Visa Application Spain:

The correct Non lucrative Visa Application process for Spain is key to getting you Spanish Residency. Non Lucrative visa is applying for Residency by proving your are self sufficient.

Get your Spanish Residency, simplified for you with links and relevant information to complete this process below.

Why choose the Non lucrative visa for Spain:

This Visa type is best if you can support yourself financially for a year or 2. This visa would be my first choice if you have means of subsistence. The Self employment visa is difficult to obtain. If you do not need it in the first year apply for the Non lucrative visa.

ONLY apply for the Golden visa if you are unable to live in Spain for 6 months or more and if you can afford it.

After the first year of being a resident you can change your visa type. If your self employment visa is denied you will struggle to get your Non lucrative visa. You will be on their radar as seeking work. Depending on your circumstances, if possible, try NON LUCRATIVE first.

Application Process:

1. You need to collect all the necessary documents .
2. Make the application in person at the Consulate office of your home town.
3. You will need to wait for the result. This can take anything from 2 weeks to 3 months.
4. The consulate may be request you to hand in more documents. They normally send you this by email. Stay Alert!
5. You can track the application process.
6. If your visa application is successful you will need to collect your visa in person. Collect within the 1 month notification period. Make sure all the details on the visa is correct.
7. If your visa is denied, you have a certain time frame in which to appeal.
8. Within 1 month of arriving in Spain you need to apply for your Foreigners ID card (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjeros).

How to track the application:

Track your application for your visa for Residency in Spain.

LINK to Track: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/infoext2/jsp/indexexpe.jsp#

(Note: the consulate of your country of residence might not have the same outlook as Madrid as they don’t always seem to agree. If you got a “favorable” in Madrid it doesn’t mean you will get a “good to go” from your consulate. This will only mean your results are in. The decision should be within a 3 month period from date of hand in. )