Renewing Non Lucrative Visa Spain?
Sponsored by Klev&Vera International Law Firm. Retired expats from Catalunya’s glorious Costa Brava to the laid-back charm of Malaga and the famous “ghost villages” of Galicia may squabble playfully over who has it best, but one thing they all seem to agree on is that they want to stay.
- While securing residency in Spain is fairly straightforward for most EU nationals, the process involves a bit more paperwork—and leg work—for third-country nationals;
- Fortunately, the non-lucrative visa (often referred to as the “retirement visa”) is one of the easiest ways to obtain residency in Spain;
The first time you apply for your non-lucrative visa you must do so at the Spanish Consulate in your country of origin. Once you have secured your non-lucrative visa, it will be valid for a period of one year. If you wish to continue to reside in Spain for longer, though, you must renew your visa or risk losing your residency permit. Generally, to renew your non-lucrative visa, you will need the following documents:
- Application Form EX01 (two copies).
- Fee Form 790-052 (paid and stamped).
- Your passport (valid for at least one year).
- Copy of all the pages of your passport.
- Your current Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjeros or TIE (often referred to as a resident card).
- Health insurance that complies with the requirements of the Immigration Office.
- Proof of sufficient and stable income for the next two years (monthly, more than four times the current year’s IPREM for the main applicant, and additionally, one IPREM for each family member).
- Your address registration in Spain ( padrón ) no more than three months old.
If you have children of school age you will also need to request a report from their school, and submit a copy of their birth certificates. Don’t forget that any documents not issued in Spanish must be translated by a translation service that’s recognized by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. NOTE: In general you should have copies of all documents and have the originals with you as well at the time of submitting your documents.
- Unlike the initial application process, the renewal application must be submitted in Spanish territory;
- Renewing your residency is one of the most common procedures in Spanish Immigration, however, it can be very confusing if you are not familiar with the process and don’t have a good command of Spanish;
You should begin the renewal application process 60 days before your current TIE expires. You are allowed to apply up to 90 days after the current card expiry date, however, the immigration administration may impose a fine for not submitting your application in due time.
Can I get a visa to stay in Spain longer than 90 days?
How can I stay in Spain permanently/longer than 90 days at a time? – The only way to stay in Spain longer than 90 days is to apply for a long-term visa. There are several options available. The most popular option for expats tends to be the non-lucrative visa which allows you to be resident in Spain but does not allow you to work there.
This visa is great for those who are retired or who live in Spain but work remotely for a company in a different country. Another option, if you are hoping to work for a Spanish company, is the work permit visa.
This allows you to both live and work in Spain but can only be applied for by an employer. This means that you would need a job offer in Spain first.
What happens if you overstay your 90 days in Spain?
How to Renew your Non Lucrative Visa in Spain
What should I do if I’m still here? – You may qualify for Spanish residency. If you do, you should start your application process as soon as possible. Read about residency for British nationals in Spain after January 1 st 2021. If you leave Spain, you may be registered as having overstayed the 90-day period by Spanish immigration.