We recommend starting 8 weeks before your intended visa appointment date.

On the Standard service, it takes approximately 6–8 weeks. With Fast Track, it takes around 10–12 business days.

By law, the Consulates have up to 3 months to process your application. Processing times are not guaranteed and may vary depending on your individual circumstances and the consular officer handling your application.

As a general guide only: • Edinburgh: approx. 4–5 weeks • London: approx. 6–8 weeks • Manchester: approx. 8–14 weeks

You can only attend an appointment at the Consulate covering your place of residence.

To apply for the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV), you will need: • Proof of financial means – €28,800 for the main applicant, plus €7,200 for each dependent • Private health insurance or an S1 certificate (for pensioners) • ACRO police certificate (UK criminal record check) • Medical certificate – confirming you are free of infectious diseases • Certified translations and apostille of some documents • Completed visa forms – including EX-01, National Visa Form, and TASA 790-052 • Passport valid for at least 1 year and issued within the last 10 years • Spanish address or planned location (town/province)

We provide full visa support to make your Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) application process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

📄 Document Requests & Preparation

• ACRO Police Certificate – We apply for your UK criminal record check

• Marriage Certificate – Ordered on your behalf (where applicable)

• Birth Certificate – For children under 18, if needed

• Medical Certificate – Arranged through private doctors (Certificate of Good Health)

• Apostille Services – We legalise all necessary documents through the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

🌍 Translations & Visa Forms

• Certified Translations – We translate all required documents into Spanish

• Form Preparation – We complete the key visa forms:
  

  • EX-01

  • TASA 790-052

  • National Visa Application Form

🏥 Health Insurance & S1 Support

• Private Health Insurance – we request a full 12-month policy from trusted Spanish providers, compliant with NLV rules

• S1 Support – For UK pensioners, we register your S1 with INSS and prepare your submission form

📦 Delivery

• Original documents (apostilles, medical certs, etc.) are shipped to your postal address

• Translations and forms are emailed as PDFs ready for you to print before your appointment

📋 Optional Post-Arrival TIE Service

Once you're in Spain, we can also assist with:

• Booking your TIE appointment

• Completing forms EX-17 and TASA 790-012

You can only apply at the Spanish Consulate that covers the region where you are legally resident. Please see the map below.