Key Takeaways:

• You must renew your non-lucrative visa every 2 years after the initial 12-month visa until you reach 5 years of residency.
• To successfully renew your non-lucrative visa in Spain, you need to prove you still meet the original requirements. This includes financial, health insurance, and residency requirements.
• When you renew your non-lucrative visa, financial proof doubles because the renewal period covers 2 years instead of 1.
• You must apply to renew your non-lucrative visa within 60 days before expiry or up to 90 days after, to maintain legal residency status.
• To renew your non-lucrative visa, you must show proof of residence in Spain (183+ days/year), no debts, no criminal record, and school enrollment for children.
• After you renew your non-lucrative visa for 5 years, you may be eligible to apply for long-term Spanish residency.

In this article, we will show you how to renew your non-lucrative visa in Spain and the documents you require.

As mentioned in a previous article, “How to apply for a Spanish Non-lucrative visa for UK Citizens”, the initial visa is valid for 12 months. Your next visa has a 2-year validity that you can then extend for a further 2 years. After 5 years, you have the option to apply for long-term Spanish residency *subject to certain specific requirements. (eg. Being able to prove legal and continuous residence in Spain for five years (not having left the country for more than 180 days a year), and not having a criminal record.

When to renew your Non-Lucrative Visa?

Submit your renewal application either during the 60 calendar days prior to the expiration date of your NLV or within 90 days after the expiry date. Submission of the application within the term extends the validity of the previous authorization until the resolution of the procedure.

Requirements to Renew Your Non-Lucrative Visa:

To renew your non-lucrative visa in Spain demonstrate that you still meet all the initial requirements stated for your initial application. 

Financial requirements:

You demonstrated an income of 400% of the IPREM for the main applicant, and 100% for each extra family member included in the application, for your initial visa application.

• Financial means required per month: 2.316,08€
• The annual amount for the first year: 27.792,96€

You double these figures as the renewal visa is for a 2-year period, for renewal

• For the 2-year renewal: 55.585,92€*

*NOTE: This figure mainly relates to any savings, fixed amounts in a bank account, etc. Income figures such as pensions will still be calculated monthly but over a 2-year rather than 1-year period.

Proof of Suitable Health insurance

The requirements are as per your initial non-lucrative visa application. Request a quote HERE

Proof of Residency in Spain

You must remain in Spain/Spanish territory for at least 183 days per year, in order to retain your Spanish residency permit. If you cannot prove this, if requested to do so, it may result in your renewal application being rejected.

Remember, you can use documents such as bank statements, invoices, and utility bills as proof if required.

Proof of Education for Children of School Age

If you have brought your children to Spain on the non lucrative visa, you must request a certificate from their school to prove that they are enrolled in and have been attending regular education.

Lack of Debts in Spain

At the time of your renewal, you must not have any debts with the Spanish tax office or social security. This is related to personal tax payments, traffic fines etc.

No Criminal Record in Spain

For renewal, any evidence of a criminal record or pending judicial action will result in your application being denied.

How to Renew Your Non-Lucrative Visa

You can submit your visa renewal in person either at your corresponding immigration office or, online if you have a digital certificate.

A summary of the documents required are:

• Application form in the official model (EX-01), in duplicate, duly completed and signed by the applicant. You can obtain this form at: https://www.inclusion.gob.es/documents/410169/2156472/01-Formulario_residencia_no_lucrativa_Imprimible.pdf
• Passport or travel title, recognized as valid in Spain, with a minimum validity of one year PLUS a full copy of valid passport or travel document.
• Documentation accrediting having means of living for the requested period (as per details mentioned above)
• Documentation proving that you have health insurance.
• For minors of compulsory school age, a report is issued by the competent regional or state authorities, or by the educational center.

Note: You must show both originals and copies at the time of submitting the application.

Fees:

At the time the application is accepted for processing, fees will accrue. Fees must be paid within ten business days, payable via:

• Model 790 code 052

You can download the payment form from the Internet portal of the Secretary of State for Public Administration.

How long does the renewal process take?

The deadline for resolution is 3 months from the day following the date on which it was entered into the register of the competent body for its processing.

You can understand that the request has been accepted, due to administrative silence, once this period has elapsed without the Administration having made notification.

(When it has not been possible to notify the resolution, it will be announced on the Single Edictal Board (TEU). If electronic notification has been chosen, the resolution will be notified by publication in the electronic office. If not If the resolution is reached within 10 working days from its publication, it will be considered notified.