{"id":165,"date":"2023-11-13T12:02:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T12:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spainforenglishspeakers.com\/?page_id=165"},"modified":"2024-07-15T09:16:42","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T08:16:42","slug":"visas-for-spain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spainforenglishspeakers.com\/index.php\/visas-for-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Residence Visas for Spain: The ultimate easy to follow guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"165\" class=\"elementor elementor-165\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ec2f5b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1ec2f5b5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50fdf79b e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"50fdf79b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69e4294b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"69e4294b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/spainforenglishspeakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/visas-for-Spain.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-658\" alt=\"Visas for Spain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spainforenglishspeakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/visas-for-Spain.webp 500w, https:\/\/spainforenglishspeakers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/visas-for-Spain-300x168.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bc60a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bc60a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Residence Visas for Spain: A Comprehensive Guide<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23aa1f85 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23aa1f85\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d8a7920 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d8a7920\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Knowing your rights and getting the correct visas for Spain can seem complicated. But don&#8217;t worry, we are here to help. Whether you are moving to Spain from the EU, the UK, the US, or elsewhere in the world, you will need some paperwork, but we will help you to understand it. We recommend reading each section in order. But if you already know which visa you need, jump to section 3.\u00a0<\/p><p>Also: Who needs visas? And FAQ about partners &amp; family of EU passport holders and pareja de hecho<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fadfb99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"1fadfb99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tOn this Page\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__1fadfb99\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7181cf49 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7181cf49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon elementor-divider__element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-sun\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 160c-52.9 0-96 43.1-96 96s43.1 96 96 96 96-43.1 96-96-43.1-96-96-96zm246.4 80.5l-94.7-47.3 33.5-100.4c4.5-13.6-8.4-26.5-21.9-21.9l-100.4 33.5-47.4-94.8c-6.4-12.8-24.6-12.8-31 0l-47.3 94.7L92.7 70.8c-13.6-4.5-26.5 8.4-21.9 21.9l33.5 100.4-94.7 47.4c-12.8 6.4-12.8 24.6 0 31l94.7 47.3-33.5 100.5c-4.5 13.6 8.4 26.5 21.9 21.9l100.4-33.5 47.3 94.7c6.4 12.8 24.6 12.8 31 0l47.3-94.7 100.4 33.5c13.6 4.5 26.5-8.4 21.9-21.9l-33.5-100.4 94.7-47.3c13-6.5 13-24.7.2-31.1zm-155.9 106c-49.9 49.9-131.1 49.9-181 0-49.9-49.9-49.9-131.1 0-181 49.9-49.9 131.1-49.9 181 0 49.9 49.9 49.9 131.1 0 181z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18781fe0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18781fe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who needs a residence visa to live in Spain?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-111c1a05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"111c1a05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Only passport holders from the EFTA countries may stay in Spain for longer than 90 days without a visa (although they do require residency papers)<\/p><p>Passport holders from all other countries require a non-tourist visa for stays of longer than 90 days in Spain. There are several different types of visa available. Read on to find out more.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50508ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"50508ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. 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However, they do need to meet certain other requirements and carry out certain formalities. Find about more about these here<\/p><h3>What are the EFTA Countries?<\/h3><p>The 31 countries of the EFTA include:<\/p><p><strong>4 non-EU countries:<\/strong><\/p><p>Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland<\/p><p><strong>Plus the 27 countries of the European Union:<\/strong><\/p><p>Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10fabf36 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10fabf36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview of Different Visas for Spain for Non EU\/EEA\/EFTA nationals<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-264b5918 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"264b5918\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Some of your visa options may be as follows:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/prie.comercio.gob.es\/es-es\/Paginas\/Teletrabajadores-caracter-internacional.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The digital nomad visa <\/strong><\/a>allows you to continue to work for an employer or clients around the world whilst being resident in (and paying taxes in) Spain.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/londres\/en\/ServiciosConsulares\/Paginas\/Consular\/RESIDENCE-AND-EMPLOYMENT-WORK-VISA---TRA.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The employment visa<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is for those already sponsored by a company via a work contract<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/londres\/en\/ServiciosConsulares\/Paginas\/Consular\/Visado-para-emprendedor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The entrepreneur visa <\/strong><\/a>is for those who want to start a business in Spain which will have employees.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/londres\/en\/ServiciosConsulares\/Paginas\/Consular\/Visado-de-inversor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Investor Visa<\/strong> <\/a>is an option if you invest \u20ac500k in real estate or 1m into a bank deposit or 2m in shares in a Spanish company.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusion.gob.es\/en\/web\/migraciones\/w\/autorizacion-inicial-de-residencia-temporal-no-lucrativa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The NLV (non lucrative visa)<\/strong><\/a> is for those with a pension or other form of income (meaning they don&#8217;t need to earn money in Spain).<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/londres\/en\/ServiciosConsulares\/Paginas\/Consular\/Visado-de-trabajo-por-cuenta-propia.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The self-employment visa<\/strong><\/a> this is for those who wish to start a professional practice in Spain, eg architects, lawyers, etc.\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/londres\/en\/ServiciosConsulares\/Paginas\/Consular\/Visado-de-estudios.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The student visa<\/strong> <\/a>is for those enrolled in full time studies in Spain or in ertain other programmes such as official au-pair programmes.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6265c0a4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6265c0a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get your visas for Spain: Requirements &amp; Processes<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11d212fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11d212fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you have a good idea which visa you are interested in, you can investigate in more detail. Below you will find details of each visa, along with eligibility requirements, costs, and processes to follow to get them. Make sure you read the first section: &#8216;<em>Requirements that are common for all visas&#8217;<\/em> as well.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74c4c06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"74c4c06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1220\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1220\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Requirements common to all visas <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1220\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee21c69 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ee21c69\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d76a48a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d76a48a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>All the visas below are likely require all or most of the following:<\/p><p><strong>A Health Certificate<\/strong> for you and any dependants that states that you don&#8217;t have any disease likely to cause a threat to public health in accordance with the international health regulations 2005<\/p><p><strong>Health Insurance<\/strong> for you and any dependants that covers the same risks as covered by the Spanish national health system. Alternatively (for example if you are a pensioner), certification from your home country national health service that you are covered by them, so that you can receive Spanish national health care and they will then invoice your home country for the care you receive (this is usually obtained by completing an S1 form from your home authorities and submitting it with the Spanish health system).\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Proof of funds.<\/strong> This is normally expressed as a multiple of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iprem.com.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> IPREM<\/a>, which is a euro amount set by Spanish authorities annually. For example, in 2024, the monthly IPREM is \u20ac600, so if a visa requires you to have 4*IPREM per month, you need \u20ac2,400 per month. <span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">This may be accredited by various means of proof, including a bank statement; the provision of property titles, certified cheques; or credit cards accompanied by a bank certification that certifies the amount available as credit on the card. <\/span><\/p><p><strong>Proof that you do not have a criminal record<\/strong> in any of the countries where you have resided during the last 5 years<\/p><p>If you are taking <strong>dependants<\/strong> with you (spouse, de facto spouse, children, or elderly relatives in your care): <strong>proof of their relation to you<\/strong> (eg birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc)<\/p><p><strong>A passport <\/strong>that has at least 2 blank pages, has at least 1 year until it expires, and is no more than 10 years old.<\/p><p>You should <strong>not<\/strong> have been refused entry to any Schengen country and you should not be irregularly in Spanish territory.<\/p><p>You should <strong>not<\/strong> be a citizen of an EU country, the European Economic Area or Switzerland, or a family member of a person from these countries, as EU policies apply to these people instead.<\/p><p>In addition, any <strong>non-Spanish language documents <\/strong>(except your passport) will normally require an <strong>apostille<\/strong> (a seal from the issuing authority to confirm it is genuine) and an <strong>official translation<\/strong>, carried out by an approved translator.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1221\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1221\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Digital Nomad Visa for Spain <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1221\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6430425 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6430425\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edd76ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edd76ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/prie.comercio.gob.es\/es-es\/Paginas\/Teletrabajadores-caracter-internacional.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The digital nomad visa<\/strong><\/a><strong> \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><h4>What the digital nomad visa allows you to do:<\/h4><p>The digital nomad visa allows you to continue to work for an employer (if employed) or clients (if self-employed) around the world whilst being resident in Spain. It was introduced in June 2023. It is valid for 1 year, renewable for up to 5 years. You will be subject to preferential income tax rates for digital nomads, currently 24% for the first 4 years, for earnings up to \u20ac600k. Your dependants can also be resident in Spain with this visa. Once resident in Spain, you can also work for clients in Spain (if self-employed) so long as this does not make up more than 20% of your income. However, you may not become an employee in Spain.<\/p><h4>To be eligible for a digital nomad visa you must:\u00a0<\/h4><p>Have a bachelor&#8217;s degree or at least 3 years of work experience in your current field of activity.\u00a0<\/p><p>Have been employed for at least 3 months by a company based outside Spain, or have been self-employed for at least 3 months with a client based outside Spain<\/p><p>Have a monthly income which is equal to or greater than a minimum set by Spanish authorities (currently 200% of the <em>Salario Minimo Interprofesional<\/em>, which is published at the beginning of each year by the government, plus an additional 75% of the SMI for the first dependent, and an additional 25% of the SMI for each further dependent.) The SMI in 2023 is \u20ac15,120 per year or \u20ac1260 per month, so a single person would require an income of 2*\u20ac15,120 = \u20ac30,240.<\/p><h4>Where to get the digital nomad visa:<\/h4><p>Via your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/es\/EmbajadasConsulados\/Paginas\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nearest Spanish embassy or consulate<\/a><\/p><h4>Documentation you will need for the digital nomad visa:<\/h4><p><em>Remember that many documents will need an apostille from the issuing authority (in your country) to prove they are genuine, and an official translation if they are not in Spanish. A list of approved official translators is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/es\/ServiciosAlCiudadano\/Paginas\/Buscador-STIJ.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p><p>A completed <strong>visa application form<\/strong><\/p><p>A recent passport style <strong>photo<\/strong><\/p><p>A <strong>valid passport<\/strong>, orginal and photocopy. It must be valid for at least 1 year and have at least 2 blank pages. It may not be more than 10 years old.\u00a0<\/p><p>A <strong>criminal record certificate<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Proof you have the financial means<\/strong> mentioned above, eg work contract, bank statements, payslips, etc<\/p><p><strong>Proof of residence<\/strong> in the consular district (ie proof that you live in the area covered by the embassy or consulate that you go to)<\/p><p><strong>Private health insurance<\/strong> contracted with an entity authorized to operate in Spain, covering all risks that are covered by Spain&#8217;s national health system.<strong> Or, for public health insurance,<\/strong> <strong>S1 form\u00a0<\/strong>issued by your home country, which demonstrates your right to continue to receive healthcare via the public health system in your home country, plus <strong>proof of having registered it with the Spanish national health system <\/strong>(do this online <a href=\"https:\/\/pssc.seg-social.es\/registro-s-1-cobertura-asistencia-sanitaria-espa%C3%B1a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>), so that they can invoice your home country&#8217;s system for public healthcare that you receive in Spain. In addition, <strong>responsible declaration<\/strong> from your employer (or from you if self employed) stating that they\/you will continue to meet social security obligations in your home country. If you are self employed and from the UK, you will also need to include<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/apply-for-a-certificate-or-document-if-self-employed-in-the-eu-eea-or-switzerland-ca3837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">form A1 issued by HMRC, <\/a><\/strong>which certifies that you will continue to pay national insurance in the UK<\/p><p>If employed, <strong>certificate from your employer<\/strong> that you have been working for them for at least 3 months and that they have no issue with you working remotely from Spain. If self employed, <strong>certificate from your client<\/strong> saying the same.<\/p><p><strong>Certificate issued by the authority that registers companies<\/strong> in your country (eg Companies House in the UK) showing when the company or client&#8217;s company you work for was created, and the nature of its business.<\/p><h4>If you have dependants coming with you on your digital nomad visa:<\/h4><ul><li>Documents proving family relationship with the worker: birth or marriage certificates issued by the civil registry, certificate of registration as an unmarried couple or any other document proving that the relationship is an unregistered partnership.\u00a0<\/li><li>In the case of adult children, documents proving their financial dependence and civil status.<\/li><li>In the case of relatives in the ascending line (ie usually elderly parents), documents proving they are in the investor&#8217;s care.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1222\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1222\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Employment Visa for Spain <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1222\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3f6a39 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f3f6a39\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-362498c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"362498c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Who is the employment visa for?<\/h3><p>This visa is for people aged 16 and over who wish to work as employees in Spain and who have already been offered a work contract. This visa also covers seasonal work activities.<\/p><h3>What documents are required?<\/h3><p>1. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/DocumentosAuxiliaresSC\/Reino%20Unido\/LONDRES%20%28C%29\/Solicitud%20de%20visado%20nacional%20-%20Espa%c3%b1ol%20editable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National visa application \u200bform<\/a>.<\/strong> Each applicant must complete and sign the visa application, filling in each of its sections. If the applicant is a minor, one of their parents must sign the application.<\/p><p>2. <strong>Photograph.<\/strong> A recent, passport-size, colour photograph, taken against a light background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, or any garments concealing the main oval of the face.<\/p><p>3. <strong>Valid, unexpired passport<\/strong>. Original and a photocopy of the page or pages of the passport that contain biometric data. The passport must have a minimum validity period of 4 months (in the case of a temporary contract, the validity period must cover the duration of the contract) and contain two blank pages. <strong>Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted<\/strong>.<\/p><p>\u200b4. <strong>Copy of the AUTORIZACI\u00d3N DE RESIDENCIA Y TRABAJO POR CUENTA AJENA<\/strong> (your employer should get this on your behalf. It entitles them to employ you for a period of more than 90 days and less than 5 years). The visa application must be submitted within ONE MONTH of the employer receiving notification that the authorisation has been granted.\u00a0<\/p><p>5. <strong>Work contract.<\/strong> A copy of the work contract stamped by the Foreign Nationals&#8217; Office.<\/p><p>6. <strong>Criminal record check certificate<\/strong>. Applicants of legal age must submit both the original and a copy of the criminal record check certificate(s) issued by their country or countries of residence for the past 5 years. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>This certificate cannot be older than 6 months, unless the certificate itself specifies a longer expiration.<\/p><p><em>For UK Criminal Records submit ACRO Certificate<\/em>.<\/p><p>These certificates must be legalised through the Spanish embassy\/consulate in the issuing country or, in the case of signatory countries to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, hold the Hague Apostille, except official documents issued by a Member State of the European Union, which will not require to be legalised.\u200b<\/p><p>Sworn translation into Spanish is also required.<\/p><p>7. <strong>Medical certificate<\/strong>. Original and a copy of a medical certificate accrediting that the applicant does not suffer from any disease that could cause serious repercussions for public health pursuant to the 2005 International Health Regulations. Foreign documents must be legalised or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>This certificate must be issued by a registered medical practitioner no later than 3 months prior to the date of application, it must be formulated in the following terms or similarly:<\/p><p>\u00a0\u201cThis health certificate states that Mr.\/Mrs. (\u2026) does not suffer from any of the diseases that may have serious public health repercussions in accordance with what is stipulated by the International Health Regulations of 2005\u201d<\/p><p>Certificates issued in a language different from Spanish must be accompanied by a sworn translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>\u2022 If the medical certificate is issued in Spain: \u201cEste certificado m\u00e9dico acredita que el Sr.\/Sra. (\u2026) no padece ninguna de las enfermedades que pueden tener repercusiones para la salud p\u00fablica graves, de conformidad con lo dispuesto en el reglamento sanitario internacional de 2005\u201d<\/p><p>These certificates must be legalised through the Spanish consulate\/embassy in the issuing country or, in the case of signatory countries to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, hold the Hague Apostille, except official documents issued by a Member State of the European Union, w\u200b\u200bhich will not require to be legalised.\u200b<\/p><p>8. <strong>Proof of residence in the consular district.<\/strong> The applicant must provide proof of their legal residence in the consular district or that they are attending classes, in person, in the consular district. To verify your consular district, please visit the relevant web section of this Consulate.<\/p><p>9.<strong> Proof of the representative&#8217;s identity and capacity<\/strong>. If the applicant is a minor, it will be necessary to present originals and submit copies of the identity document or passport of one of their parents, as well as of the document constituting proof of kinship. Foreign documents must be legalised or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>10. <strong>Payment of the visa fee.<\/strong> Visa fee payment is compulsory and has to be made at the same time when submitting a visa application. The fee has to be paid in local currency and it is subject to regular changes due to the currency fluctuations. Please check the list of Consular fees.<\/p><p>When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents or data and may also ask the applicant to come in for a personal interview.<\/p><h3>What is the \u200bProced\u200bure\u200b?<\/h3><ol><li><strong>Who can apply for a visa:<\/strong> Visa applications must be submitted in person by the applicant, or by one of their parents if the applicant is a minor.<\/li><li><strong>Visa application period:<\/strong> The visa application must be submitted within a period of 1 month, counted as of the day after the date on which the employer is notified of the favourable decision regarding the initial residence and employment permit, in case of residence and employment work visa.<\/li><li><strong>Place of submission:<\/strong> \u200bThe Spanish embassy\/consulate for the consular district in which you reside<\/li><li><strong>Proof of receipt:<\/strong> The Consular Office will provide the applicant with proof of receipt of the application with a code that enables them to check the status of the dossier through the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/sutramiteconsular.maec.es\/Home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/sutramiteconsular.maec.es\/Home.aspx<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Rectifying the application:<\/strong> The Consular Office may ask the applicant to submit any missing documents, or to provide additional documents or data that are necessary for a decision regarding the application. The applicant may also be called in for a personal interview.<\/li><li><strong>Decision period:<\/strong> For residence and employment work visa the legal period for reaching a decision is of 1 month from the day after the application submission date, but this period may be extended if an interview or additional documents are requested.<\/li><li><strong>Collecting the visa<\/strong>: The visa must be collected in person by the applicant or by their legal representative (if the applicant is a minor) within a maximum period of 1 month, counted as of the day after the date on which the favourable decision is notified. The Consular Office will inform the applicant regarding the procedure for the return of the passport and any other original documentation.<\/li><li><strong>Visa refusal:<\/strong> Visa refusals will always be notified in writing, setting forth the grounds on which the decision adopted was based.<\/li><li><strong>Appeals:<\/strong> If a visa is refused, the applicant may submit an appeal for reconsideration to this Consular Office within 1 month of the day following the date on which notification of the refusal is received. An application for judicial review may also be filed with the High Court of Justice of Madrid within the 2-month period beginning the day after the date on which the applicant receives notification of the visa refusal or of the dismissal of the reconsideration appeal.<\/li><li><strong>Validity period of the visa:<\/strong> If the contract is for one year, the visa will be valid for 90 days. Once in Spain, the worker must register with the Social Security system before beginning their work activity and apply for a Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) at the Foreign Nationals&#8217; Office or the corresponding police station, within 1 month from their registration with the Social Security system. If the work contract is for seasonal work, the visa will be valid for the entire period for which the applicant is authorized to reside and work in Spain, and it will not be necessary to apply for a Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) upon arriving in Spain.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1223\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1223\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Entrepreneur Visa for Spain <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1223\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c51230d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c51230d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e457cb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e457cb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>What the Entrepreneur Visa for Spain Allows you to Do<\/h4><p>This visa allows the visa holder and their dependants to live and work in Spain for an initial period of 1 year. During this time, you will be eligible to apply for residence, which will normally allow you to stay for 3 years, renewable.\u00a0<\/p><h4>Eligibility Requirements<\/h4><p><strong>You must submit a project proposal<\/strong> to the Directorate General for International Trade and Investment and then receive a favourable response from them. The proposal must focus on:<\/p><ul><li>The jobs that your project will create in Spain<\/li><li>Your personal profile and how this will help ensure the success of the project, eg professional skills, training and experience, and how you will manage the project<\/li><li>The business plan, including the project, product or service, an analysis of the market, and the budget &amp; financing plan<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>You must<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Demonstrate you have the financial means to support yourself and your dependants. Currently this is 100% * IPREM for the visa holder plus 50%*IPREM for each dependant.\u00a0<\/li><li>Have no criminal record in Spain or in any country you have resided in for the previous 5 years<\/li><li>Have private health insurance which covers the risks covered by the Spanish national health system or access to the Spanish public health system financed by your home system (eg through form S1)<\/li><li>Have a valid passport that will not expire for at least 1 year and is no more than 10 years old<\/li><li>If taking dependants with you, you must prove they are your children\/spouse\/elderly relatives in your care<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1224\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1224\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Investor Visa (Golden Visa) for Spain <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1224\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fb0327 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6fb0327\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfc7972 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfc7972\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>What the Investor Visa allows you to do<\/h4><p>You and your dependants may reside and work in Spain for 1 year initially. After you arrive, you must apply for a residency card within your first year, and it can be renewed every 3 years. You will have freedom of movement within Schengen area countries and your children will have the right to public schooling.<\/p><h4>Eligibility Requirements<\/h4><p><strong>You must:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>be 18+<\/li><li>Not be a citizen of an EU country<\/li><li>Not have been refused entry into any Schengen area countries<\/li><li>Not have ever entered Spain illegally or remained in Spain illegally<\/li><li>Not have a criminal record in Spain or in the country or countries where you have been resident for the last 5 years<\/li><li>Have private health insurance that covers the same risks as those covered by the Spanish national health insurance<\/li><li>Have a demonstrable profile as an investor, entrepreneur, highly qualified professional, researcher, or employee transferring within the same company or group of companies<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>You must invest in one of these:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>\u20ac500,000 in property (mortgage free)<\/li><li>\u20ac2m in Spanish public debt<\/li><li>\u20ac1m in shares in a Spanish company<\/li><li>Deposit \u20ac1m in a Spanish bank account<\/li><\/ul><h4>The process for obtaining the Golden Visa\/Investor Visa in Spain:<\/h4><ul><li>You normally apply via your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/es\/EmbajadasConsulados\/Paginas\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nearest Spanish embassy or consulate. <\/a>If you are already in Spain, you submit it via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusion.gob.es\/web\/unidadgrandesempresas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>unidad de grandes empresas<\/em> or UGE.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li>Fill out the national visa application form. You can find it<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/en\/EmbajadasConsulados\/Documents\/Consular\/20210611-Formulario%20nacional%20espa%c3%b1ol-ingl%c3%a9s.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> here<\/a><\/li><li>Supply proof of having made one of the investments listed above. <strong>For property:<\/strong> you need the <em>certificaci\u00f3n de dominio y cargas <\/em>from the local land registry. <strong>For other investments:\u00a0<\/strong>The relevant certificate that proves your ownership of shares; investment in government debt; or a bank account with a \u20ac1m deposit<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1225\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1225\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Non-Lucrative Visa for Spain (NLV) <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1225\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b293ce8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b293ce8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9d5d4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9d5d4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusion.gob.es\/en\/web\/migraciones\/w\/autorizacion-inicial-de-residencia-temporal-no-lucrativa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The NLV (non lucrative visa)<\/strong><\/a><\/p><h4>Who is it for?<\/h4><p>The NLV is for those with a pension or other form of income (meaning they don&#8217;t need to earn money in Spain).<\/p><p>The following family members may also obtain the visa as dependents:<\/p><ul><li>The spouse or unmarried partner.<\/li><li>Dependent children and dependent relatives in the ascending line (ie usually elderly parents) who form part of the family unit.<\/li><\/ul><h4>To be eligible for the NLV you must:<\/h4><ul><li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwib4J742MOCAxU0wAIHHZ-uDrEQ3ewLegQIBRAQ\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Have the necessary financial means to cover the expenses of your stay and return and, where appropriate, those of your family members, in accordance with the following amounts: For your own monthly support: 400% of the IPREM. For the monthly support of each of your family members: 100% of the IPREM. <\/span><\/li><li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwib4J742MOCAxU0wAIHHZ-uDrEQ3ewLegQIBRAQ\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Have public or private health insurance and a health certificate<\/span><\/li><li class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Translation\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwib4J742MOCAxU0wAIHHZ-uDrEQ3ewLegQIBRAQ\"><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Have paid the fee for processing the procedures.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h4>Documents Required for the NLV:<\/h4><p><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Note: In general, copies of the documents must be provided and the originals must be shown at the time of submitting the application. <\/span><\/p><ul><li><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/en\/EmbajadasConsulados\/Documents\/Consular\/20210611-Formulario%20nacional%20espa\u00f1ol-ingl\u00e9s.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Residence visa application form<\/a>. The official form in duplicate, duly completed and signed by the foreigner, or his legal representative if he is a minor.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Passport\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Criminal record certificate or equivalent document, if you are of legal age, issued by the authorities of the country of origin or the country or countries in which you have resided during the last five years. <\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Documentation proving that you have the financial means for the period requested. This may be accredited by any means of proof, including the provision of property titles, certified cheques, or credit cards accompanied by a bank certification that certifies the amount available as credit on the card. If the funds come from shares or participations in Spanish, mixed or foreign companies, based in Spain, this will be accredited with additional certification that the applicant does not carry out any work activity in them, accompanied by a sworn declaration by the foreigner to that effect. <\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Documentation proving that you have medical insurance. <\/span><\/li><li><span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Medical certificate.<\/span><\/li><li>Proof of your current address may be required by your nearest embassy\/consulate to confirm that you come under their jurisdiction<\/li><\/ul><h4>For dependents:<\/h4><ul><li>For minors, the visa application and the residence permit application must be signed by one of their parents.<\/li><li>In addition, dependents must produce the same documents as above, plus proof of family relationship to the main visa applicant, in the form of birth or marriage certificates, certificate of registration as an unmarried couple or any other document substantiating an unmarried partnership with the applicant.<\/li><li>In the case of adult children, you must also provide documents proving they are still financially dependent, plus proof of the adult child&#8217;s civil status and evidence that they continue to form part of the family unit.<\/li><li>In the case of relatives in the ascending line (ie usually elderly parents), you must provide documents proving financial dependence and that they form part of the family unit.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents or data and may also ask the applicant to come in for a personal interview<\/strong><\/p><h4>Process:<\/h4><ul><li>Who can apply for a visa: Visa appli\u200bcations must be submitted in person by the applicant, or by one of their parents if the applicant is a minor.<\/li><li>Place of submission: \u200b<span class=\"Y2IQFc\" lang=\"en\">Spanish diplomatic mission or consular office in whose area the foreigner resides. Check which is your nearest one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/es\/EmbajadasConsulados\/Paginas\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/span><\/li><li>Proof of receipt: The Consular Office will provide the applicant with proof of receipt of the application with a code that enables them to check the status of the dossier The Consular Office will also provide a copy of the application form (form EX-01) and, where applicable, of the receipt of payment of the fee (form 790-52).<\/li><li>Rectifying the application: The Consular Office may ask the applicant to submit any missing documents, or to provide additional documents or data that are necessary for a decision regarding the application. The applicant may also be called in for a personal interview.<\/li><li>Decision period: The legal period for reaching a decision is of 3 months from the day after the application submission date, but this period may be extended if an interview or additional documents are requested.<br \/>Collecting the visa: The visa must be collected in person by the applicant or by their legal representative (if the applicant is a minor) within a maximum period of 1 month, counted as of the day after the date on which the favourable decision is notified. The Consular Office will inform the applicant regarding the procedure for the return of the passport and any other original documentation.<\/li><li>Refusal of the residence permit or visa: Refusals of the residence permit or visa will always be notified in writing, setting forth the grounds on which the decision adopted was based.<\/li><li>Appeals: If a residence permit or visa is refused, the applicant may submit an appeal for reconsideration to this Consular Office within 1 month of the day following the date on which notification of the refusal is received. An application for judicial review may also be filed with the High Court of Justice of Madrid within the 2-month period beginning the day after the date on which the applicant receives notification of the refusal of the visa or residence permit or of the dismissal of the reconsideration appeal.<\/li><li>Validity period of the visa: The visa will be valid for 90 days. Once in Spain, a Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) must be applied for within a period of 1 month from the applicant&#8217;s entry into Spain, at the Foreign Nationals&#8217; Office or the corresponding Police Station<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1226\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1226\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Self Employed Visa for Spain <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1226\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a255be e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a255be\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-542123e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"542123e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Who is the self employed visa for?<\/h3><p>This visa is for people aged 16 or over who seek to engage in self-employed activity in Spain.<\/p><p>To obtain a self-employed work visa, it is first necessary to obtain an initial residence and self-employed work permit. For this reason, the procedure comprises two stages.<\/p><h3>Obtaining an initial residence and self-employed work permit\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/h3><h4>Required documents\u200b\u200b<\/h4><p>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusion.gob.es\/documents\/410169\/2156496\/07-Formulario_cta_propia.pdf\/9291ee86-e900-17c6-549c-4d42ca8a799a?version=1.0&amp;t=1674734161320&amp;download=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Application form<\/strong><\/a> EX07 for an initial residence and self-employe\u200bd work permit. Having filled in each section of the EX\u201307 form, the applicant must also complete and sign two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/DocumentosAuxiliaresSC\/Reino%20Unido\/LONDRES%20%28C%29\/Solicitud%20de%20visado%20nacional%20-%20Espa%c3%b1ol%20editable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visa application forms<\/a>. If the applicant is a minor, one of their parents must sign the application.<\/p><p>2. <strong>Passport.<\/strong> A photocopy of every page of a valid, unexpired passport or travel document.<\/p><p>3. <strong>Activity permits and licences<\/strong>. List of permits or licences required for the installation, opening or operation of the planned activity or professional practice, indicating the status of the procedures for obtaining them. Certification of applications to the corresponding professional\/trades bodies must be attached.<\/p><p>4. <strong>Professional training and qualifications<\/strong>. Original and a copy of the documents accrediting the legally required training, and where applicable, qualifications, for the professional practice. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>5. <strong>Plan for the establishment or activity<\/strong>. Plan for the establishment or activity to be carried out, indicating the planned investment, the expected return, and, where applicable, the jobs that will be created. Documents written in a foreign language must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>6. <strong>Financial means.<\/strong> Original and a copy of the documents accrediting that the applicant has sufficient financial means to carry out the planned investment, or a commitment by financial or other institutions to provide support. Foreign documents must be legalised or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>7. <strong>Proof of payment of fees<\/strong>. To pay the fees at the Consular Office, the applicant must complete all the fields of, and sign, two copies of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/londres\/en\/ServiciosConsulares\/Documents\/Formulario%20790-052.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">form 790 \u200bcode 052<\/a> ticking box 2.1 (initial temporary residence permit) and of <a href=\"https:\/\/sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es\/pagina\/index\/directorio\/tasa062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">form 790, code 062<\/a> ticking box 1.5 (self-employed work permits).<\/p><p>The fee can also be paid online, through the links to forms 790-052 and 790-062. In this case, the proof of payment obtained from the same webpage must be attached.<\/p><p><em>Nationals of Ibero-American countries, nationals of the Philippines, nationals of Andorra, nationals of Equatorial Guinea, Sephardim, children and grandchildren of persons of Spanish origin, and foreigners born in Spain are exempt from paying the fee for self-employed work permits.<\/em><\/p><p><em>If a work permit is applied for in the Autonomous Community of Catalonia, the fee must be paid directly to that Autonomous Community.<\/em><\/p><p>When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents or data and may also ask the applicant to come in for a personal interview.<\/p><h3>Procedure\u200b<\/h3><p><strong>Who can apply for a permit:<\/strong> The application for an initial residence and self-employed work permit must be submitted in person by the applicant, or by one of their parents if the applicant is a minor. <br \/><strong>\u200b\u200bPlace of submission:<\/strong> Applications must be submitted in person <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/es\/EmbajadasConsulados\/Paginas\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">at the Consular Office serving the consular district where you live<\/a>. An appointment is usually necessary.<\/p><p><strong>Proof of receipt:<\/strong> The Consular Office will provide the applicant with a copy of the application form (form EX-07) and, where applicable, of the receipts of payment of the fees (forms 790-52 and 790-62) and will forward the dossier to the corresponding Foreign Nationals&#8217; Office. Said Office will have a period of 3 months, from the day after the date on which the application is received, to reach a decision. <br \/><strong>Notification:<\/strong> The Consular Office will inform the applicant of the decision issued by the corresponding Delegation or Sub-delegation of the Government. <br \/><strong>If the decision is favourable<\/strong>, the Consular Office will invite the applicant to submit a visa application. <br \/><strong>If the decision is unfavourable<\/strong>, the applicant may submit an appeal for reconsideration to the Consular Office within 1 month of the day following the date on which notification is received. An application for judicial review may also be filed with the High Court Justice of Madrid within the 2-month period beginning the day after the date on which the applicant receives notification of the permit refusal or of the dismissal of the reconsideration appeal.<\/p><h3>Obtaining a self-employed work visa\u200b\u200b<\/h3><h4>Required documents\u200b<\/h4><p>1.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/DocumentosAuxiliaresSC\/Reino%20Unido\/LONDRES%20%28C%29\/Solicitud%20de%20visado%20nacional%20-%20Espa%c3%b1ol%20editable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> National visa\u200b application form<\/strong><\/a>. Each applicant must complete and sign a visa application form, filling in each of its sections. If the applicant is a minor, one of their parents must sign the application.<\/p><p>2. <strong>Photograph.<\/strong> A recent, passport-size, colour photograph, taken against a light background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, or any garments concealing the oval of the face.<\/p><p>3. <strong>Valid, unexpired passport<\/strong>. Original and a photocopy of the page or pages of the passport that contain biometric data. The passport must have a minimum validity period of 4 months and contain two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted.<\/p><p>\u200b4. <strong>Criminal record check certificate.<\/strong> Applicants of legal age must submit both the original and a copy of the criminal record check certificate(s) issued by their country or countries of residence for the past 5 years. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p><em>This certificate cannot be older than 6 months, unless the certificate itself specifies a longer expiration.<\/em><\/p><p><em>For UK Criminal Records submit ACRO Certificate.<\/em><\/p><p><em>These certificates must be legalised through the consular representations of the issuing country or, in the case of signatory countries to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, hold the Hague Apostille, except official documents issued by a Member State of the European Union, which will not require to be legalised.<\/em><\/p><p><em>Sworn translation into Spanish is also required.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>5. Medical certificate.<\/strong> Original and a copy of a medical certificate accrediting that the applicant does not suffer from any disease that could cause serious health repercussions for public health pursuant to the 2005 International Health Regulations. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p><strong>This certificate must be issued by a registered medical practitioner no later than 3 months prior to the date of application, it must be formulated in the following terms or similarly:<\/strong><\/p><p>\u2022 <strong>If the medical certificate is issued outside of Spain:<\/strong> \u201cThis health certificate states that Mr.\/Mrs. (\u2026) does not suffer from any of the diseases that may have serious public health repercussions in accordance with what is stipulated by the International Health Regulations of 2005\u201d<\/p><p><em>Certificates issued in a language different from Spanish must be accompanied by a sworn translation into Spanish.<\/em><\/p><p>\u2022 <strong>If the medical certificate is issued in Spain:<\/strong> \u201cEste certificado m\u00e9dico acredita que el Sr.\/Sra. (\u2026) no padece ninguna de las enfermedades que pueden tener repercusiones para la salud p\u00fablica graves, de conformidad con lo dispuesto en el reglamento sanitario internacional de 2005\u201d<\/p><p>These certificates must hold the Hague Apostille (except documents issued by Spain, which will not require to be legalised).<\/p><p>6. <strong>Proof of residence in the consular district.<\/strong> The applicant must provide proof of their legal residence in the consular district or that they are attending classes, in person, in the consular district. .<\/p><p>7. <strong>Proof of the representative&#8217;s identity and capacity.<\/strong> If the applicant is a minor, it will be necessary to present originals and submit copies of the identity document or passport of one of their parents, as well as of the document constituting proof of kinship. Foreign documents must be legalised or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>8. <strong>Payment of the visa fee.<\/strong> Visa fee payment is compulsory and has to be made at the same time when submitting a visa application. The fee has to be paid in local currency and it is subject to regular changes due to the currency fluctuations. Please check the list of Consular fees.<\/p><p>When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents or data and may also ask the applicant to come in for a personal interview.<\/p><h3>Procedure\u200b<\/h3><p><strong>Who can submit the application:<\/strong> Visa applications must be submitted in person by the applicant, or by one of their parents if the applicant is a minor. <br \/><strong>Visa application period:<\/strong> Visas must be applied for within 1 month of the day following the date on which the notification of a favourable decision regarding the initial residence and self-employed work permit is received.<\/p><p><strong>Proof of receipt:<\/strong> The Consular Office will provide the applicant with proof of receipt of the application with a code that enables them to check the status of the dossier through the following link: https:\/\/sutramiteconsular\u200b.maec.es\/Ho\u200bme.aspxIt opens in new window <br \/><strong>Rectifying the application:<\/strong> The Consular Office may ask the applicant to submit any missing documents, or to provide additional documents or data that are necessary for a decision regarding the application. The applicant may also be called in for a personal interview. <br \/><strong>Decision period:<\/strong> The legal period for reaching a decision is 1 month as of the day after the submission date of the application, but this period may be extended if an interview or additional documents are requested. <br \/><strong>Collecting the visa:<\/strong> The visa must be collected in person by the applicant or by their representative (if the applicant is a minor) within a maximum period of 1 month, counted as of the day after the date on which the favourable decision is notified. The Consular Office will inform the applicant regarding the procedure for the return of the passport and any other original documentation. <br \/><strong>Visa refusal:<\/strong> Visa refusals will always be notified in writing, setting forth the grounds on which the decision adopted was based. <br \/><strong>Appeals:<\/strong> If a visa is refused, the applicant may submit an appeal for reconsideration to the Consular Office within 1 month of the day following the date on which notification of the refusal is received. \u200bAn application for judicial review may also be filed with the High Court Justice of Madrid within the 2-month period beginning the day after the date on which the applicant receives notification of the visa refusal or of the dismissal of the reconsideration appeal. <br \/><strong>Validity period of the visa:<\/strong> The visa will be valid for 90 days. Once in Spain, workers must register with the Social Security system within a period of 3 months and before beginning their employment activity. They must also apply for a Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) at the Foreign Nationals&#8217; Office or the corresponding Police Station within a period of 1 month from their registration with the Social Security system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1227\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1227\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Student Visa for Spain <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1227\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-875b3a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"875b3a7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67b8151 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67b8151\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Who is the student visa for?<\/h3><p>This visa is for stays exceeding 90 days for studies, training, internships or voluntary work. This visa may also be issued for stays for au pairs and for conversation class assistants.<\/p><p>Study stays of less than 90 days do not require a study visa, although depending on the applicant&#8217;s nationality, a short-stay visa may be required.<\/p><p>The following family members may obtain a visa to accompany the student:<\/p><ul><li>The spouse or unmarried partner.<\/li><li>Children who are minors or who have a disability.<\/li><\/ul><p><em>Visas for students&#8217; family members do not constitute work permits.<\/em><\/p><h3>What kind of activities qualify for a student visa?<\/h3><p><strong>Activities for which a study visa may be obtained:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>\u200b\u200b\u200bFull-time studies at an authorized school that will lead to the obtainment of a degree or certificate of studies.<\/li><li>Doctorate studies.<\/li><li>Training activities.<\/li><li>Student mobility programmes at compulsory and\/or non-compulsory secondary education level at an officially recognized teaching or scientific centre.<\/li><li>Training placements at public or private bodies or entities that cannot be covered by internship visas (see \u201cInternship visa&#8221;).<\/li><li>Volunteer services in the framework of programmes pursuing public interest goals.<\/li><li>Au pair programmes.<\/li><li>Conversation class assistants.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Required documents for the student\u200b\u200b \u200b\u200b<\/h3><p>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/DocumentosAuxiliaresSC\/Reino%20Unido\/LONDRES%20%28C%29\/Solicitud%20de%20visado%20nacional%20-%20Espa%c3%b1ol%20editable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>National visa application form<\/strong> <\/a>Each applicant must complete and sign a visa application, filling in each of its sections. If the applicant is a minor, one of their parents or a duly accredited representative must sign the application.<\/p><p>2. <strong>Photograph.<\/strong> A recent, passport-size, colour photograph, taken against a light background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, or any garments concealing the oval of the face.<\/p><p>3. <strong>Valid, unexpired passport.<\/strong> Original and a photocopy of the page or pages of the passport that contain biometric data. The passport must be valid at least for the duration of the planned stay and contain two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted.<\/p><p>\u200b4. <strong>Proof of acceptance<\/strong> for the study, training or volunteer activity or internship. Original and a copy of the document proving:<\/p><ul><li>Acceptance at an authorized teaching centre to carry out a full-time study programme.<\/li><li>Acceptance at a research or training centre.<\/li><li>Acceptance into a student mobility programme (in this case, the applicant must also provide proof of acceptance at a study centre, of having found accommodation with a family or at an institution, and the commitment of the organizer of the programme to bear the costs).<\/li><li>Acceptance for a non-remunerated internship on the basis of a signed agreement.<\/li><li>An agreement with the organization responsible for the volunteer programme.<\/li><\/ul><p>5. <strong>Proof of financial means.<\/strong> Original and a copy of the documents proving that the applicant (or their legal representative or the family member supporting them) has sufficient financial means to cover the expenses of the student&#8217;s stay and return, as well as the stay and return of the family members accompanying them. The minimum required amount is equivalent to 100% of Spain&#8217;s Public Multiple Effects Income Indicator (IPREM). To this amount must be added 75% of the IPREM for the first family member and 50% of the IPREM for each additional family member. If proof is provided that accommodation for the entire stay has been paid for in advance, this amount will be deducted. Foreign documents must be legalised or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>These means can be justified by one or more of the following documents:<\/p><ul><li>Letter from the university covering all the costs of accommodation and meals (often included in the letter of acceptance).<\/li><li>Proof of having obtained a scholarship for the specified time.<\/li><li>Notarised document of the applicant&#8217;s parents or legal guardians, assuming all the costs associated with their studies in Spain. In this case it is necessary to submit the birth certificate or legal custody (duly legalised through the consular representations of the issuing country or, in the case of signatory countries to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, hold the Hague Apostille (except official documents issued by a Member State of the European Union, which will not require to be legalised), passport of the parent or legal guardian, letter from their employer specifying qualification, starting date and remuneration, and 6 months of bank statements (originals and stamped by bank).<\/li><li>Proof of financial means with the submission of 6 months of bank statements (originals and stamped by bank).<\/li><\/ul><p>6. <strong>Health insurance<\/strong>. Original and a copy of public or private health insurance policy contracted with an insurance company or institution authorized to operate in Spain. The insurance policy must cover all the risks insured by Spain&#8217;s public health system and be totally exempted from any form of co-payment, reimbursement or waiting period. In case of contracting a policy with a responsibility limit, this limit can never be below 30.000 euros. Travel insurances will not be accepted, not even with a 30.000 euro coverage<\/p><p><em>The UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) is accepted as medical insurance for all the student visas.<\/em><\/p><p>If the applicant is participating in a volunteer programme, in addition to the medical insurance, they must provide a copy of the civil liability insurance policy taken out by the organisation.\u200b<\/p><p>7. <strong>Criminal record check certificate<\/strong>. Applicants of legal age who apply for a visa for a stay of more than 180 days must submit the original and a copy of the criminal record check certificate(s) issued by their country or countries of residence for the past 5 years. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>This certificate cannot be older than 6 months, unless the certificate itself specifies a longer expiration.<\/p><p>For UK Criminal Records submit ACRO Certificate.<\/p><p>For language assistants, the ACRO International Child Protection Certificate is also accepted. This certificate cannot be older than 6 months, has to hold Hague Apostille and be translated into Spanish by a sworn translator<\/p><p>These certificates must be legalised through the consular representations of the issuing country or, in the case of signatory countries to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, hold the Hague Apostille, except official documents issued by a Member State of the European Union, which will not require to be legalised.<\/p><p>Sworn translation into Spanish is also required.<\/p><p>8.<strong> Medical certificate<\/strong>. Applicants requiring a visa for a stay of more than 180 days must submit the original and a copy of a medical certificate accrediting that they do not suffer from any disease that could cause serious repercussions for public health pursuant to the 2005 International Health Regulations. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>This certificate must be issued by a registered medical practitioner no later than 3 months prior to the date of application, it must be formulated in the following terms or similarly:<\/p><p>\u2022 If the medical certificate is issued outside Spain: \u201cThis health certificate states that Mr.\/Mrs. (\u2026) does not suffer from any of the diseases that may have serious public health repercussions in accordance with what is stipulated by the International Health Regulations of 2005\u201d<\/p><p>Certificates issued in a language different from Spanish must be accompanied by a sworn translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>\u2022 If the medical certificate is issued in Spain: \u201cEste certificado m\u00e9dico acredita que el Sr.\/Sra. (\u2026) no padece ninguna de las enfermedades que pueden tener repercusiones para la salud p\u00fablica graves, de conformidad con lo dispuesto en el reglamento sanitario internacional de 2005\u201d<\/p><p>These certificates must hold the Hague Apostille (except documents issued by Spain, which will not require to be legalised).<\/p><p>9.<strong> Proof of residence in the consular district.<\/strong> The applicant must provide proof of their legal residence in the consular district or that they are attending classes, in person, in the consular district. Document where the applicant\u00b4s name and address appear, for example, bills, bank statements, driving licence, etc. Please confirm that you are eligible to apply at our Consulate by checking our Jurisdiction: https:\/\/www.exteriores.gob.es\/Consulados\/londres\/es\/Consulado\/Paginas\/Demarcacion.aspx\u200b<\/p><p>10.<strong> Proof of the representative&#8217;s identity and capacity.<\/strong> If the applicant is a minor, it will be necessary to submit copies of the identity document or passport of one of their parents, as well as of the document constituting proof of kinship. The originals must be shown when submitting the application. If the visa application is submitted through a representative, a copy of the identity document or passport of the representative and of the power of attorney or document accrediting representation must be submitted. The originals must be shown when submitting the application. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>11.<strong> Authorization of legal representatives<\/strong>. If the applicant is a minor, it will be necessary to provide the original and a copy of the parents&#8217; or guardians&#8217; authorization of the minor&#8217;s temporary relocation to Spain, certified by a notary, which must also name the individual who will be responsible for the minor in Spain. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>12. <strong>Payment of the visa fee<\/strong>. Visa fee payment is compulsory and has to be made at the same time when submitting a visa application. The fee has to be paid in local currency and it is subject to regular changes due to the currency fluctuations. Please check the list of Consular fees.<\/p><h3>Required documents for family members\u200b<\/h3><p>For each family member accompanying the student, the following must be submitted:<\/p><p><strong>The documents listed above<\/strong> as 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12. Where applicable, 10 must also be provided.<br \/>Moreover, the certificates proving kinship with the student (marriage certificate, unmarried couple certificate, or birth certificate, as applicable) must be provided. Foreign documents must be legalised or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.<\/p><p>When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents or data and may also ask the applicant to come in for a personal interview.<\/p><h3>Language assistants<\/h3><p>In addition to the documents required for a study visa the applicant has to provide the appointment letter issued by the competent department of the Ministry of Education of Spain with information regarding the assigned educational center&#8217;s address, phone number, contact person, email, duration of the program, as well as the insurance. Language assistants are exempt from submitting financial means and medical insurance if the official appointment specifies the amount of the salary and the availability of a health insurance taken out by the employer.<\/p><h3>Au-pair visas<\/h3><p>In addition to the documents required for a study visa the applicant has to provide original and photocopy of Au-pair agreement duly signed by both parties (host family and student).<\/p><h3>Procedure\u200b<\/h3><p>Applying for a study visa also entails applying for a study stay permit.<\/p><p><strong>Who can apply for a visa:<\/strong> Visa applications must be submitted in person by the applicant or by one of their parents if the applicant is a minor. They may also be submitted through a duly accredited representative. <br \/><strong>Visa application period:<\/strong> Visa applications must be submitted sufficiently in advance of the beginning of the pertinent study programmes, as the procedure entails consultations with other authorities. <br \/><strong>Place of submission:<\/strong> The consulate or embassy serving your consular district<\/p><p><strong>Proof of receipt:<\/strong> The Consular Office will provide the applicant with proof of receipt of the application with a code that enables them to check the status of the dossier through the following link: https:\/\/sutramiteconsular.maec.es\/Home.aspxIt opens in new window <br \/><strong>Rectifying the application:<\/strong> The Consular Office may ask the applicant to submit any missing documents, or to provide additional documents or data that are necessary for a decision regarding the application. The applicant may also be called in for a personal interview. <br \/><strong>Decision period:<\/strong> The legal period for reaching a decision is of 1 month from the day after the application submission date, but this period may be extended if an interview or additional documents are requested. <br \/><strong>Collecting the visa:<\/strong> The visa must be collected in person by the applicant or by their representative (if the applicant is a minor) within a maximum period of 2 months, counted as of the day after the date on which the favourable decision is notified. The Consular Office will inform the applicant regarding the procedure for the return of the passport and any other original documentation. <br \/><strong>Refusal of the visa or study stay permit:<\/strong> Refusals of the visa or study stay permit will always be notified in writing, setting forth the grounds on which the decision adopted was based. <br \/><strong>Appeals:<\/strong> If a study stay permit or visa is refused, the applicant may submit an appeal for reconsideration to this Consular Office within 1 month of the day following the date on which notification of the refusal is received. The appeal addressed to the Visa Department must be posted by Royal Mail or other courrier service provider to this Consulate.<br \/>An application for judicial review may also be filed with the High Court of Justice of Madrid within the 2-month period beginning the day after the date on which the applicant receives notification of the visa refusal or of the dismissal of the reconsideration appeal.<\/p><p><strong>Validity period of the visa:<\/strong> If the study stay does not exceed 6 months, the visa will be valid for the entire stay and it will not be necessary to obtain a Foreigner Identity Card (TIE).<\/p><p>\u200bIf the study stay is for longer than 6 months, the visa will be valid for a 90-day stay. The student must apply for a Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) within a period of 1 month from their entry into Spain, at the Foreign Nationals&#8217; Office or the Police Station of the province in which the permit was processed<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-691eab60 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"691eab60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Health Insurance<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28ed8d19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28ed8d19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Non EFTA\/EU citizens generally require private health insurance in order to become resident in Spain. The insurance policy must also meet certain requirements. 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