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"Checklist
for Non
Lucrative Visa"
Visa to reside in Spain without carrying out any gainful (work or professional)
activity,
provided that the applicant has sufficient and guaranteed means to live on. This
visa
does not constitute a work permit.
The following family members may also obtain the visa:
- Spouse, registered partner or duly proven stable partner of the person applying
for the
residence permit.
- Minor children, not married or emancipated, of the applicant or his or her
spouse,
registered partner or stable partner
- Adult children of the applicant or his/her spouse, registered partner, or stable
partner,
who are disabled and require support or who are objectively unable to provide
for their
own needs due to their health status.
Required documents
1. Each applicant must complete and sign a visa application, filling in
each of its
sections. If a minor the form must be signed by both parents. (See download form
section).
2. Each applicant must complete and sign a copy of the EX-01 form,
filling in each of
its sections. (See download form section).
3. Photograph. A recent, passport-size, color photograph, taken
against a light
background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, or any garments
concealing the oval of the face
4. Valid, unexpired passport. The original and a photocopy of all
pages of the
passport must be submitted. The passport must have a minimum validity period of 1
year and contain two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not
be
accepted.
5. Valid resident permit. Only for non-Thailand, Cambodia,
Myanmar and Laos
Nationals. Resident permit/visa and certificate of residence issued by authorities
of the
countries above.
5. Proof of financial means. The applicant must submit the
originals and a copy of the
documents proving that they have sufficient financial means to cover the expenses of
residing in Spain for the initial year of the residence permit, or accrediting that
they
have a regular source of income, for themselves and, where applicable, for the
family
members accompanying them. The minimum required amount is equivalent to 400% of
Spain's Public Multiple Effects Income Indicator (IPREM). To this amount must be
added 100% of the IPREM for each family member in the applicant's care. Foreign
documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted
together with an official translation into Spanish.
1. - If the accounts or instruments are from outside Spain, all
submitted documents
must include:
a) The full name or business name of the bank or credit
institution, as well as its
address, email and phone number.
b) The full identification of the accounts.
c) The opening or closing date, or, where applicable, the dates the
authorization was
granted and revoked.
d) The account balance as of December 31 of the previous year of
application
submission and the average balance for the previous year.
The availability of sufficient financial means will be proved by
the submission of original
and stamped documents that verify the perception of a periodic and sufficient income
or the holding of an estate that guarantees the perception of that income.
If the financial means come from shares or participations in
Spanish companies, mixed
or foreign companies, based in Spain, applicants shall prove, by certification
thereof
that they do not carry out any work activity in such companies and will submit an
affidavit to that effect.
Bank certificates, statements or any other proof of financial means
must be duly
stamped with the original bank seal, notarized, and apostilled/legalized to provide
reliable proof of authenticity.
2. - Last Personal Income Tax Return.
6. Health insurance. Original and a copy of the certificate
accrediting the public or
private health insurance contracted with an insurance entity authorized to operate
in
Spain. The insurance policy must cover all the risks insured by Spain's public
health
system.
7. Criminal record check certificate. Applicants of legal age
must submit both the
original and a copy of the criminal record check certificate(s) issued by their
country or
countries of residence for the past 5 years.
This certificate cannot be older than 6 months, unless the certificate
itself specifies a
longer expiration
Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable,
must be
submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.
8. Medical certificate. Original and a copy of a medical
certificate accrediting that the
applicant does not suffer from any disease that could cause serious
repercussions for public health pursuant to the 2005 International Health
Regulations. (See download form section. This form doesn’t need translation
by sworn
translator).
This certificate must be issued within 3 months prior to the date of
application by a
registered medical practitioner.
The Embassy does not provide information about medical centers that
issue this
certificate. The applicant may contact any public or private medical Centre duly
accredited.
9. Required documents for family members. For each family member
it will be
necessary to submit:
All the required documents specified in sections 1, 2, 3, 4,5, 6, and 8.
For minors, the
visa application and the residence permit application must be signed by one of their
parents.
Documents constituting proof of family relationship with the applicant
accrediting
financial means: birth or marriage certificates issued by the civil registry,
certificate of
registration as an unmarried couple or any other document substantiating an
unmarried
partnership with the applicant.
In the case of adult children of the applicant or his/her spouse,
registered partner, or
stable partner, documents proving disability that requires support or proving they
are
objectively unable to provide for their own needs due to their health status.
Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable,
must be
submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.
When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may
request additional
documents or data and may also ask the applicant to come in for a personal
interview.
Procedure
This Consular Office is competent to accept visa applications from
individuals residing
in the consular district.
All non-working residence visas require the obtainment of an initial
residence permit,
which is processed at the same time as the visa application.
Who can apply for a visa: Visa applications must be submitted in
person by the
applicant or by one of their parents if the applicant is under a minor.
Place of submission:
Rectifying the application: The Consular Office may ask the
applicant to submit any
missing documents, or to provide additional documents or data that are necessary for
a
decision regarding the application. The applicant may also be called in for a
personal
interview.
Decision period: The legal period for reaching a decision is 3
months from the day
after the application submission date, but this period may be extended if an
interview or
additional documents are requested.
Collecting the visa: The visa must be collected in person by the
applicant or by their
legal representative (if the applicant is a minor) within a maximum period of 1
month,
counted as of the day after the date on which the favorable decision is notified.
BLS will
inform the applicant regarding the procedure for the return of the passport and any
other original documentation.
Refusal of the residence permit or visa: Refusals of the
residence permit or visa will
always be notified in writing, setting forth the grounds on which the decision
adopted
was based.
Appeals: If a residence permit or visa is refused, the applicant
may submit an appeal
for reconsideration to this Consular Office within 1 month of the day following the
date
on which notification of the refusal is received.
The appeal addressed to the Visa Department must be submitted in person,
post or
other courier service All documents attached to the appeal must be translated into
Spanish.
An application for judicial review may also be filed with the High Court
of Justice of
Madrid within the 2-month period beginning the day after the date on which the
applicant receives notification of the refusal of the visa or residence permit or of
the
dismissal of the reconsideration appeal.
Validity period of the visa: The visa will be valid for 1 year.
Once in Spain, the holder
has 1 month to apply for a Foreigner Identity Card, at the Foreign Nationals' Office
or
the corresponding Police Station.
VERY IMPORTANT!
Submit original and copy of all documents.
All foreign documents must be dully legalized/apostilled except official
documents
issued by a Member State of the European Union.
All documentation in a foreign language must be translated into Spanish
by a sworn
translator You may find a sworn translator in Spain here:
https://www.exteriores.gob.es/es/ServiciosAlCiudadano/Paginas/Buscador-STIJ.aspx
The translation made by a sworn translator in Spain don’t need to be
legalized/apostilled. Translations sent to the applicant by email are accepted.
