Pre-Arrival
Visa document library
Search every official requirement across all four visa pathways. Find the exact documents you'll need for your situation, with guidance on translation, apostille and notarisation.
Digital Nomad Visa
NIE (Foreigner Identification Number)
High confidenceYou must obtain a NIE before applying for the Digital Nomad Visa.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourceCriminal record check (last 2 years)
High confidencePolice certificates from countries of residence over the past 2 years.
National visa application form
High confidenceThe Spanish national visa application form, completed and signed.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourcePrivate health insurance
High confidenceSpanish-authorised health insurance with no co-pays and no deductibles.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourceValid passport
High confidenceValid passport with at least 1 year validity and two blank pages.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourcePassport photograph
High confidenceRecent colour passport photo on light background.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourceFamily relationship documents
High confidenceMarriage/birth certificates for accompanying dependants.
Proof company operational (12+ months)
Medium confidenceEvidence your employer or company has been operational for at least 1 year.
Proof of income
Medium confidencePayslips, contracts and bank statements showing ~200% SMI income.
Proof of remote work
High confidenceEmployer authorisation letter or freelance contract confirming remote work outside Spain.
Qualifications / experience
High confidenceUniversity degree, professional certificate, or 3+ years' relevant experience.
Investor Visa (Ley 14/2013)
Valid passport
High confidenceValid passport with at least 1 year validity and two blank pages.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourceProof of qualifying investment
Medium confidenceOfficial evidence of your qualifying investment (shares, public debt, bank deposit or business project).
Proof of financial means (400% IPREM)
High confidenceEvidence of living-cost means of 400% IPREM for you and accompanying family.
Private health insurance
High confidenceHealth insurance with a Spanish-authorised insurer.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourceCriminal record check (last 5 years)
High confidencePolice certificates from countries of residence over the past 5 years.
Visa application form
High confidenceSpanish investor visa application form, completed and signed.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourceProof of residence in consular district
High confidenceEvidence you reside in the consulate's district.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourcePassport photograph
High confidenceRecent colour passport photo on light background.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourceFamily relationship documents
High confidenceMarriage/birth certificates for accompanying family; adult children must prove dependence.
Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)
Affidavit not to work in Spain
Medium confidenceNotarised declaration that you will not undertake lucrative activity in Spain.
Proof of residence in consular jurisdiction
High confidenceEvidence you live in the consulate's catchment area (e.g. driving licence, state ID).
No legalisation neededOfficial sourceVisa application form (EX-01)
High confidenceThe official Spanish residence visa application form, completed and signed for each applicant.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourcePrivate health insurance
High confidenceHealth insurance with a Spanish-authorised insurer covering 100% of costs, no co-pays.
Visa fee (form 790-052)
Medium confidencePayment of the visa fee via form 790-052.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourceMedical certificate
High confidenceCertificate stating you do not suffer from diseases with public-health repercussions.
Criminal record check (last 5 years)
High confidencePolice certificates from every country you've lived in for the past 5 years.
Proof of financial means (400% IPREM)
Medium confidenceEvidence of sufficient funds or regular income to cover your first year in Spain.
Valid passport
High confidenceOriginal and copy of your passport biometric page.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourcePassport photograph
High confidenceA recent colour passport-size photo on white background, facing forward.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourceFamily relationship documents (dependants)
High confidenceMarriage, birth or partnership certificates for accompanying family members.
Retirement in Spain (via NLV)
Valid passport
High confidenceValid passport with at least 1 year validity and two blank pages.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourcePrivate health insurance
High confidenceSpanish-authorised health insurance with no co-pays.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourceMedical certificate
High confidenceCertificate per the 2005 International Health Regulations.
Passport photograph
High confidenceRecent colour passport photo on white background.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourceLatest tax return
Medium confidenceCopy of your most recent tax return.
Criminal record check (last 5 years)
High confidencePolice certificates from countries of residence over the past 5 years.
Bank statements (last 3 months)
Medium confidenceRecent bank statements showing your pension/income is received.
Family relationship documents
High confidenceMarriage/birth certificates for accompanying dependants.
Visa fee (form 790-052)
Medium confidencePayment of the visa fee via form 790-052.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourceNLV application form (EX-01)
High confidenceThe Non-Lucrative Visa application form (EX-01), completed and signed.
No legalisation neededOfficial sourcePension / annuity proof
Medium confidenceEvidence of pension or life annuity meeting 400% IPREM.