If you’re enjoying life in Spain under a Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV), renewal is the next step to keep your residency active and your lifestyle uninterrupted. The process is generally straightforward, as long as you continue meeting the main conditions.
Renewals are handled within Spain through your local immigration office. It’s wise to start preparing a little before your visa expires to give yourself plenty of time.
You’ll need to show that you meet the criteria for the period you are renewing. This includes
- Demonstrating sufficient passive income or savings to support yourself and any dependents for a period of two years. This is linked to IPREM, a benchmark used in Spain to calculate the figure you must show.
- You’ll also need to maintain comprehensive private health insurance with no copayments or waiting periods. There must not be any gaps in your health insurance cover.
- Receipt of payment for the renewal fee
- Valid passport (copy of all of the pages)
- Up to date copy of the Empadronamiento Ceterficate
- Marriage certificate
Immigration authorities may also check that you’ve been genuinely living in Spain for the required minimum period, and that you have no criminal record.
Once your application has been resolved you will need to apply for a new TIE card.
The best approach is preparation: keep your paperwork tidy, ensure your health insurance remains active, and stay engaged with life in Spain. With a little organisation, renewing your Non-Lucrative Visa can be as smooth and stress-free as possible.
While you can organise the renewal with the Spanish authorities yourself online, many people choose to use a professional immigration service to assist with the process.
