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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Spain here we come. Sharon and Mike
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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