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SPAINNon-Lucrative (NLV)

Spain Non-Lucrative Visa Kit

For retirees and financially independent people who want to live in Spain without working. Includes the notarised letter Houston and Washington require, the affidavit Los Angeles and San Francisco ask for, and a consulate-by-consulate guide.

What's inside

  • Plain-English user guide (requirements, figures, judgment calls, after-arrival steps, final checklist)

    Spain_Non_Lucrative_Visa_Kit_User_Guide.docx

  • Dossier index & means calculation

    Spain_Non_Lucrative_Dossier_Index_TEMPLATE.docx

  • Employer letter confirming end of employment or unpaid leave

    Spain_Non_Lucrative_Employer_Letter_TEMPLATE.docx

  • Letter of intent & non-work commitment: Spanish version to sign + English version

    Spain_Non_Lucrative_Letter_of_Intent_TEMPLATE.docx

  • Sworn statement of non-activity (notarisable): Spanish + English

    Spain_Non_Lucrative_Sworn_Statement_Non_Activity_TEMPLATE.docx

Editable Word (.docx) files. Guides are in plain English.

A glimpse of the files

How the documents work together

The letter of intent explains who you are, why Spain, how long and where you'll live, and commits you not to work, on-site or remotely. The sworn statement covers every form of activity consulates check. The employer letter proves your job ends. The dossier index ties every figure to its evidence.

Route check: Planning to keep working remotely? Spain Digital Nomad Visa Kit

Who it's for

  • Retirees and early retirees moving to Spain
  • People living on savings, pensions, rental or investment income
  • Families taking a long sabbatical in Spain
  • Applicants at US, UK and Canadian Spanish consulates

What's not included

  • Legal advice or representation
  • Certified or sworn translations
  • The evidence documents themselves
  • Any guarantee of approval

Format & delivery

Format
Editable Microsoft Word (.docx)
Delivery
Instant download link by email
Kept current
Checked against official sources
Shipping
None, 100% digital
Important: this kit is an educational template, not legal advice. Visa decisions belong solely to the Spanish authorities and no outcome is guaranteed. Refund policy.

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Questions about this kit

No. Consulates state explicitly that the NLV does not allow teleworking. If you will keep working for a foreign employer or clients, the Spain Digital Nomad Visa Kit is the right route.

The benchmark is 400% of Spain's IPREM indicator: €2,400 per month, i.e. €28,800 for the first year, plus €7,200 per year for each family member. The guide explains how each consulate wants it evidenced.

Yes. Each letter comes in Spanish (the version to sign and notarise) with a matching English version, because several consulates require Spanish or a translation.
Questions? Read the FAQ