Posted: Thu May 6, 2021 4:19pm
This is the list of requirements, as per the consulate website:
LIST OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A NON LUCRATIVE RESIDENCY
1 Passport or travel document valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended arrival to Spain with at least two blank pages to affix the visa.
2 One completely filled and signed National Visa Application Form.
3 Ex-01 form and 079-052 fee form to be paid at the Consulate on the day of your appointment
4 One recent passport colour photograph. (No more than six months old)
5 For non-British citizens: A UK residence permit valid for at least 3 months. It can be either in form of Visa stamped on the applicant’s passport or a Residency Card.
6 Medical (Health ) Certificate signed and stamped by a registered doctor. This Certificate must literally state that the Applicant does not suffer of any illness which represents a risk or a danger for the public according to the International Health Regulations of 2005. The document must be translated by a Sworn Translator only, and with the Hague Apostille if the country is a member. Otherwise the document must be verified by the Spanish authorities in the country of issuance.
7 Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the country or countries where the applicant has resided in the past five years. The document must be translated by a Sworn Translator only, and with the Hague Apostille if the country is a member. Otherwise the document must be verified by the Spanish authorities in the country of issuance.
8 Full health cover for applicant and, if applicable, family member.
9 Means of maintenance in Spain in form of 2200 € per month (Approx £1750 at the time of printing) for the main applicant. Each additional family member will need € 550 per month (£ 440 at the time of printing)
10 All documents must be translated into Spanish
We used a Spanish solicitor (BeGlobal Attorneys) to assist in preparing all the paperwork, making the appointments, etc. but there is still quite a bit of work you need to do yourselves.
We provided evidence of cash in bank, shares, premium bonds, rental income from a property we own and rent out, and my pension pot.
In total, the process has taken us about 12 weeks and cost around £2,300 (of which the solicitor's fees were approx. £1,000).
When we get to Spain, we then need to attend the Foreigners' Office at a specific Police Station to have fingerprints taken; be added to the padron at the town hall - then we will get our TIE.
This NLV lasts for a year, then you have to renew for 2 years, then a further two years, then you can get permanent residency. Although I understand the renewal process is less onerous than the initial application!