Non Lucrative Residency Visa for British Nationals
The Non-Lucrative Visa offers Spanish residency to individuals who have the financial means to support themselves living in Spain without working. It’s by far the most popular residency visa for British nationals who want to spend their retirement in Spain.
We have more than 15 years of experience helping British nationals move to Spain and get Spanish residency. Although things changed when the UK left the EU, every year we still help hundreds of British clients to get Spanish residency via the Non-Lucrative Visa scheme.
Spanish Non Lucrative Visa Requirements
Passport
You must have at least one year left before your passport expires
Medical Cover
You need a level of cover equal to that provided by Spanish state system
Financial Means
A secure income or savings of a minimum of €29,000 per year is required
Police ACRO Certificate
You cannot have a criminal record
Health Certificate
You must pass basic medical screening
Spanish Non Lucrative Visa Application
If you meet the requirements, then you’ll need to get everything ready to present your application to the Consulate.
Documents
Obtain and prepare your documents. Some will need to be legalised with an apostille. Any that are not in Spanish must be officially translated.
Application Forms
There are 3 forms to complete. The National Visa application, EX01 residency application, and the Modelo 790 application fee payment form
Appointment
Once your paperwork is ready you can request your appointment at the consulate to present your application
Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa Service
Whilst we have successfully handled applications for business owners, relocating families and professional athletes, we specialise in supporting retirees and later-life movers choosing Spain for their next chapter. This is a significant lifestyle decision and a major undertaking. It calls for careful planning, clear structure and professional oversight.
With over 15 years of experience and longstanding, fully staffed offices in both the UK and Spain, we bring depth and reassurance to the process. Behind the scenes, experienced administrative teams coordinated by a Non-Lucrative Visa application specialist, work alongside your dedicated case consultant, ensuring every aspect of your application is organised, prepared and managed professionally from start to finish.
What We Do
Whatever your situation, we first assess the best way forward and map out your application plan. We then take ownership of the entire process — preparing, coordinating and managing your case to ensure the application you submit is comprehensively prepared, accurate and correctly presented.
Review Consultation
We begin with a detailed review of your circumstances so that we can help you plan your application
Application Guide
Following review, a personalised application guide is prepared for you detailing everything you'll need
Team Coordination
A Consultant will manage your case from start to finish supported by an experienced coordination team
Medical Cover
We assess your options and help you get healthcare in place, or medical insurance if required.
Application Documents
We obtain your ACRO and medical certificates and guide you on the rest
Legalisation & Translation
We get your documents legalised and arrange sworn translations
Application Pack
We create your application pack with forms and all supporting documents
Pre-Check
We go through a pre-appointment check with you to make sure you are ready
Visa Appointment
You attend your appointment fully prepared with your application pack
Our first British clients collected their non-lucrative visas from the Spanish Consulate in London a few months after the UK left the EU. Since then we have helped thousands more get non-lucrative visa applications via the three Spanish Consulates in London, Manchester and Edinburgh.
Each Consulate operates slightly differently and applies the rules in its own way. As we handle a high volume of applications at each, we have first-hand experience of exactly what each one looks for. Our continuous, hands-on involvement with live applications means we see changes as they happen, allowing us to prepare your case in line with the very latest consulate expectations.
The Non-Lucrative Residency Card
Once you have your visa our residency services team are on hand to assist you Getting Set Up in Spain and obtaining your TIE residency card.
Here's what our customers who have to say:
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From the moment my family and I started working with Danielle, we felt completely at ease with our vehicle registration needs. She greeted us warmly, patiently answered all our questions, and made sure we understood each step. Danielle’s expertise and... read more
Kyle Taylor
31 March 2026Today our NLVs arrived and only took 14 days! We could not have gone through this process without the team from @Lifestyle who have guided us through the whole journey. A special thank you to Rebecca for her support. I encourage anyone who... read more
susan weller
27 March 2026We used Danielle's service to help us navigate the process of importing our car from the Netherlands to Spain — including all the bureaucracy involved in re-registering it with Spanish plates. Danielle was attentive, highly responsive, and genuinely caring throughout the... read more
Liron Adamovich
24 March 2026Cannot thank Lifestyle Services enough for simplifying a quite daunting process. We could never have done it without your expertise, professionalism and help from start to finish. Special thanks to Rebecca who went out of her way to make sure we... read more
Stephen Barr
20 March 2026 -
We have just received our visas after a 9 week wait. Corrine guided us through the initial stages and Rebecca followed up and took us through to the final stage. All our paperwork was in order... read more
Tracey Tucker
17 March 2026A huge thanks to Rebecca of lifestyle Services, for the help she has given us. Would highly recommend her to our friends ,and any one thinking of applying for the NLV.
John Crago
16 March 2026We applied for the NLV using Lifestyle Services. From the first interaction with them, to receiving our visas, the service and support has been exemplary. Rebecca had endless patience, and calmed our nerves at every stage. When our pack of... read more
Rachel Johnson
16 March 2026Rebecca was instrumental in us getting our non lucrative visa. She was so knowledgeable, calm and patient and kept our worries about the process at bay. We will continue to access help from Lifestyle services for our visa renewals as... read more
Lisa Gould
16 March 2026 -
The staff at lifestyle are very helpful. Holly in particular was extremely professional and stuck to a timescale and communicated the different steps to the procedure very well. We would definitely choose lifestyle again and as previously stated , holly... read more
helen cammock
3 March 2026Many thanks to Danny at lifestyle no headaches or stress and received visas within 10 weeks (Manchester to Murcia)
Nigel Jarvis
27 February 2026Lifestyle Services have been amazing , everyone we dealt with were professional and very friendly we were put as ease at every stage in what is a pretty stressful time, they handled all our questions and reassured us if we... read more
Phillip Ethell
23 February 2026Chose Lifestyle Services to obtain our NLV's in Spain as our friends had used them with success and came recommended. Fantastic service provided to us by Danny throughout the NLV process. Attentive, thorough and available to contact for any queries.... read more
Karen Davis
20 February 2026 -
Big thank you to Lifestyle services especially Rebecca for all the help assisting us patiently with all the constant questions regarding our NLV and finally getting there 😃 Now for next stages on our journey 😀 Sue n Tim 😁
Susan Slater
17 February 2026So pleased with Lifestyle services I would have been lost without them, worth every penny.
Martin Wright
17 February 2026My experience was stressful but the support we received from Rebecca was commendable. She walked me through all the details , answered numerous questions. Messaged me for updates regularly. In all she was brilliant. We've now... read more
Sharon Nash Adams
12 February 2026Used for yr2/3 excellent service, Holly and her team made it easy with all paperwork required, appointments and was in touch with reminders when it was appointment time. They made it a smooth process, which made us feel happy and stopped... read more
Karen Banfield
10 February 2026 -
I could not have done the move to Spain without the help of Rebecca and her team fantastic service at all times providing information and guidance I was recommend lifestyle by a friend and I also would not hesitate... read more
linda coulton
4 February 2026I can’t thank Rebecca enough for all her help through-out the process of applying for our non-lucrative visa. She made the journey so much easier not only by arranging all the numerous documents but also kept us very calm by... read more
Jess Richardson
4 February 2026Dannielle has been amazing through out. Always there to help, 100% recommend Danielle and all at Lifestyle services.
deborah whitbread
3 February 2026Fantastic help and support throughout the NLV preparation and application process can highly recommend Rebecca and Lifestyle 100%
Nick Bates
1 February 2026
Spanish Non-Lucrative Residency & Tax
When you use our residency services, we also provide you with information about the things you’ll need to do and consider when taking up Spanish residency, this includes information about Spanish tax.
Planning and understanding tax in Spain is an essential part of Spanish residency. In all cases we’ll cover off the basics, however if you’re not sure about your tax position as resident in Spain, you can speak to a qualified adviser specialised in change of residence tax planning for the UK and Spain.
Your questions about Spanish taxation will be answered and you’ll get a clear understanding allowing you to confidently proceed with this part of your transition to Spain.
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