Non-working (Non-lucrative) residence visa

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GENERAL INFORMATION 

Visa to reside in Spain without carrying out any gainful (work or professional) activity, provided that the applicant has sufficient and guaranteed means to live on. This visa does not constitute a work permit. This type of visa does not allow teleworking.

The Consulate of Spain in Los Angeles will consider applications for residents in its jurisdiction: Southern California, Arizona, Colorado and Utah.

Applications are in person by appointment only at BLS: 

BLS International Office

5455 Wilshire Boulevard, suite 1011

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Required documents​​ 

1. National visa application.pdf. Each applicant must complete and sign a visa application, filling in each of its sections. 

2. EX01. Formulario autorización de residencia temporal no lucrativa.pdf. ​Each applicant must complete and sign a copy of the EX-01 form, filling in each of its sections. Follow the instructions.

3. Photograph. Glued to the application form. A recent color photo-paper picture, passport size, taken against a white background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, or any garments concealing the oval of the face. 

4.Valid, unexpired passport. Original and a photocopy of the page or pages of the passport that contain biometric data must be submitted. The passport must have a minimum validity period of 1 year and contain two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted.  

5. Proof of residence in the consular jurisdiction: State ID, Driver's License or student ID.

6. Proof of legal residence in the United States (Non-Americans): Must preset one of the following documents: 

• ​Original and copy of Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
  
• Valid US long-term visa
  
• Holders of B-1/B-2 visas cannot apply in the United States; they must apply in their country of permanent residence.
  

7. Proof of financial means. The applicant must submit the originals and a copy of the documents proving that they have sufficient financial means to cover the expenses of residing in Spain for the initial year of the residence permit, or accrediting that they have a regular source of income, for themselves and, where applicable, for the family members accompanying them. The minimum required amount is equivalent to 400% of Spain's Public Multiple Effects Income Indicator IPREM.pdf. To this amount, must be added 100% of the IPREM for each family member.

Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish. 

8. Health insurance. Original and a copy of the certificate accrediting the public or private health insurance with no co-pay (or deductible), and no waiting period, contracted with an insurance entity authorized to operate in Spain. The insurance policy must be valid for 1 year and must cover all the beneficiaries of the visa for the risks insured by Spain's public health system. No travel insurances with medical assistance coverage will be accepted.

9.Criminal record check certificate. Applicants over 18 must submitboth the original and copy of the criminal record check certificate(s) issued by the FBI. The certificate cannot be older than 6 months from the date that it was issued and it has to be legalized with the Federal Apostille of the Hague Convention requested to the Department of State in Washington D.C. A local Apostille is not valid. 

The certificate must be translated into Spanish by a certified translator. 

• The applicant must present criminal record certificates from the countries of residence of the last 5 years. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, when applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.
  

10.Medical certificate. Original and copy of a Medical Certificate.pdf stating that the applicant does not suffer from any disease that could cause serious repercussions for public health pursuant to the 2005 International Health Regulations. Must be submitted  with an official translation into Spanish.

11.Visa and residence permit fees. Each applicant must complete and sign a copy of this form,790 052.pdf, ticking the box "Autorización inicial de residencia temporal", the fee for 2026 is $ 13.00. ​

Please check the complete most recent Visa fees.pdf.

Family members.​ 

The following family members may also obtain the visa: 

• The spouse or unmarried partner.
• Children.
• Relatives in the ascending line. 

​Required documents for family members. For each family members it will be necessary to submit: 

All the required documents specified in sections 1 to 10. For minors, the visa application and the residence permit application must be signed by one of their parents. 

• Documents constituting proof of family relationship with the applicant: birth or marriage certificates issued by the Civil Registry in the last 6 months, certificate of registration as an unmarried couple or any other document substantiating an unmarried partnership with the applicant. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, when applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish. 
• Children over 18 must prove their financial dependence and civil status.
• In the case of relatives in the ascending line, documents proving financial dependence and that they are part of the family unit. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, when applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish. 

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.

​ Procedure​ 

This Consular Office is competent to accept visa applications from individuals residing in the consular jurisdiction.

All non-working residence visas require to obtain an initial residence permit, which is processed at the same time as the visa application. 

• Who can apply for a visa: Visa applications must be submitted in person by the applicant, or by one of their parents if the applicant is a minor. 

• Place of submission: Applications must be submitted in person by appointment only at BLS Visa International Office, 5455 Wilshire Boulevard, suite 1011. Los Angeles, CA 90036.
  

• Proof of receipt: BLS will provide the applicant with proof of receipt of the application. 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). 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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 favorable decision is notified. The Consular Office will inform the applicant regarding the procedure for the return of the passport and any other original documentation.   

• 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. 

• 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. 

• Validity period of the visa: The visa will be valid for 90 days. Once in Spain, a Foreigner Identity Card must be applied for within a period of 1 month from the applicant's entry into Spain, at the Foreign Nationals' Office or the corresponding Police Station.