Hi there, thanks for all the info you take time to produce on uTube. I'm trying to get the 'UK government downloadable list of Spanish translators' but the link displays an error page. Can this be rectified please!? Also is there any service that can translate AND apostile docs at the same time or is it two separate things needed. Thanks Emma
Hi, these guys do apostille and translations, the link is to the apostille only part but ask them once you’re in www.hagueapostille.co.uk/order/youtoospain-apostille-only-service. The translator list keeps changing its link, I usually Google it and have search each time but I think Chris has an updated link on his website www.Upsticks.es
Hi, I did this show last year, if I remember rightly it takes you through the process. Let me know if you need more. th-cam.com/users/live6w6byWw9wdM?feature=share
They’re in the video description, look for the video title under the video and click on View More. It’ll bring up loads of info. If you can’t find it let me know.
Is there a company that I could pay to do all this or at least help handle the forms? I’ve been traveling throughout Asia, primarily Thailand, for the last four years so my residency has been a grey area. I don’t not want to go home to the USA to apply for my visa in Spain. For these reasons I think it might be better for me to lay a company to help with the paperwork.
Very comprehensive content. Great job Skatz. Question on the "official translation". The link you have put in does not work anymore so I thought I would ask. Do you know if the translation needs to be "certified" only or does it need to be "sworn" translation? I believe the latter needs somebody in Spain to furnish the translation. Thanks in advance.
Hi Erick, it needs to be a translation by one of the official translators on the list provided by the Spanish embassy. They all have a code number. I usually recommend Raphaela Wiss, I had her on the show once and I’ve heard nothing but good reports about her.
Hello! The NLV Medical certificate is in both English and Spanish, so why are some of our friends recommending it to be sworn translated? Thanks many of your links are helpful, given the fact BLS links leads to error page not found. Appreciated!
Hi, there are medical certificates issued just in English sometimes (or at least there were) so people are speaking from their own experience. These things change. I try to keep updating the links but the consulates and BLS are constantly failing to update their links when they make changes. I usually find the new ones fairly quickly now with Google, especially as my Spanish is getting better.
Hi skatz....... Paperwork nearly sorted for a NLV ..... Just deregistered as i was self employment. I guess need to show proof i have done this. My question is does it need notarising . Thanks in advance and keep up the good work.
Skatz. We're looking to retire and move to Menorca within the next two years on the NLV. Should we start the process now and if we are successful will it still be legal that far ahead. Regards
Hello Skatz. Great info as always and thx for it. I am trying to find a link for the 790/052 form that works, nothing seems to work for me. Also how do I get a medical certificate for our doctor to sign , preferably the one you mention from the Los Angeles Spanish embassy and then I won’t need to get it translated etc. Hope you can point me in the right direction. Thank you
This is the 790/052: www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/londres/en/Information-consular-services/Documents/Formulario%20790-052.pdf And here’s the medical certificate in both languages www.exteriores.gob.es/DocumentosAuxiliaresSC/Estados%20Unidos/LOS%20ÁNGELES%20%28C%29/Certificado%20Medico.pdf
Thanks for a quick reply, I believe in you, since its in both English and Spanish, no point of sworn translation. Why Spanish government does not do these to all documents, English and spanish and that will eliminate this extra headache. Links on BLS and Spanish consulate are never live. Thanks
Hi, thanks, glad you like the video. I don’t but Chris does. You can get a free callback from him via his website www.Upsticks.es and tell him you saw him on the show with me. While you’re waiting for the callback you can ask a few questions on here if you want or live on the show every two weeks when Chris is on.
Hi Skatz, can’t find the link to the official translator you mention, we live in Turkey so need to enquire how we go about getting documents to him/ her and back again.
@@peternewberry7700 ah that’s more tricky. The ones I know do English. I’ll see if my new translation contact can help, this Saturday’s show is all about translations & apostilles and she’s one of my guests, she has a US company but they work internationally
Hi Skats where can I download a official Spanish non lucrative visa form in ENGLISH. Looked on line and so many people are saying they are official. We want to look at the form check the requirements to make sure we have everything needed before we apply. I have been on to the Spanish consulate in Manchester but keep getting a error code.!!! Please please can you advise.
I keep on getting the same error. I’m sure there’s another one somewhere. I bet Chris has one on his website. Have a look there www.Upsticks.es If you can’t find it send his office a message, they should be able to send you one.
The consulates used to have a copy on their website but the links seem to be broken now. If you scroll down this webpage you’ll see an email address to write to in order to get a completed medical form by a Spanish doctor so you won’t need to get it apostilled or translated. www.ageinspain.org/amp/non-lucrative-visa-nlv-guide
Here’s a helpful guide to what to put on the form on this link below. It doesn’t say much on page two. I would say tick the ‘inicial’ box because it’s your initial application. The sub boxes for that section all seem to be for special cases, or family members. 2d3f69fa-4ab0-4eaa-b360-6e9a2b84626c.usrfiles.com/ugd/2d3f69_fa65bfa6cacb4884989ed9b14321a51f.pdf
With respect there are many people saying you think its a joke and mess around with the silly jingles etc.. maybe drop them and people will take you more seriously. I have to admit, its really aggravating and doesnt need to be on here…
@@flight101 well perhaps it’s not for you. With respect, you’re only the third person to mention it out of the hundreds of thousands who’ve watched the videos on this channel, that’s a pretty good endorsement.
I was beyond help… but don’t give up !!!! Finally I got it ! I think the entire thing was probably the worse thing ai have ever had to do. If every form had been in toddlers english it wasn’t easy, not to mention the first notary I saw was round the twist, the train trip to London from Cornwall took 6 hours, not to mention the hoo har of finding the dam Embassy despite black cab drivers meant to be amazing and can find a fart on the moon.. took him ages to get there and Im sure I passed the same woman and her dog three times! I had taken way too many forms but thats me all over, I didnt fancy a 420 mile trip only to find I had forgotten something. The hardest part was the 790 and all the faffle on the back! All the hassle of getting things translated and apostilled etc was enough to drive me insane. My second notary only had one eye so I had to show him everything from the right hand side.. but as I said, don’t give up. Don’t listen to those annoying “we know everything “ ex pats on places like FB as they really have no idea. This bloke has been correct for everything for me, even little things you might overlook. Theres always a translator and a big expense to get someone to do it for you. I didn’t because I had to pay out so much already on train fares and taxis just to get to the embassy! All the very best and let us know when you are done !! ❤x
Hi Skatz Just applied for my NLV and on checking the progress on the consulate page it has changed from Pending to Resolved. Does this mean it has been granted as it doesn't say anything else. Many thanks Ivan
Hey thanks for this video.. I’ve just checked the comments to see but can’t find my answer. What do you do once you have collected all of this information? We live in Eastbourne so hoping not a trip to London! Thanks, Annie
London it is for you. They have an online system for appointments which is apparently quite efficient these days, but it is the busiest of the 3 in the UK.
Good afternoon Skatz I have applied for my NIE at the Immigration Police Malaga 2020 unfortunately I wasn't able to go back to collect my ID due Covid lockdown I had to come back to the UK I am in the process of applying for my NLV and going back to Malaga in September I would like to know if I can go back to the Immigration Police to collect the ID?
Hi Steve, the embassy website still hasn’t got these links updated, I’ll update when they’re available. If you need any of the EX forms you can find links on my website at www.YouTooSpain.com plus other helpful info.
Because the Spanish embassy website has a few problems at the moment, presumably they’ve been moving things around but haven’t upgraded their links, it’s very unprofessional of their IT team. It’s impossible to find the new links online, I’ve tried.
Hi Ivan, I think that’s just for people who are named like they are in Spain. All Spanish people have two surnames, one from their father and one from their mother. I’m not sure which one is the second one. But if you don’t have one leave it blank.
@@youtoospain Thanks very much for reply Skatz Just started our NLV process with the Acro police certificate sent off. Thanks for your great video's and great info Ivan 😎
Hi, yes that income would count as ‘passive’ so can be included in your financial requirements. You’re in a great position with the exchange rate at the moment to move here from the US. Make sure you take advantage of it and get the forward contract sorted soon before it goes the other way. Here’s the link to our trusted partner broker in case you haven’t seen it below the video. register.smartcurrencyexchange.com/?refSrc=41&refBy=1066371&source=SCEP_Register_AndrewScattergood
Hi. I have heard that a comprehensive covering letter/letter of intent to include within the application docs would be very useful and increase the chances of being accepted. I saw one somewhere once but cannot find it again. Duh. Is there a template of sorts or an example of one that has been used before available from somewhere? Cheers
No, because the letter is completely individual to each applicants circumstances. It’s only really needed when something needs more explanation. A good specialist advisor like Chris would be able to tell you whether you need one.
Hi Skatz You’ve kindly answered a couple of questions previously for me but my circumstances may now be different so I’d be grateful for any help you could provide. I’ve lived in Germany for 6 years and now want to relocate to Spain sometime later this year hopefully. I may now go and stay with family in the UK for a few months at the end of summer and apply from there for my NLV. However, I’m worried this may not work out and wondered if I continued paying German healthcare and kept my rented apartment here, basically staying ‘registered’ then would I be able to still apply from the UK? I don’t know if I would have to deregister here and register in the UK. I’m a British National btw. Thank you for any help.
Hi Wendy. Where you apply from is about where you are resident so you should apply in Germany. If you wanted to do this in the UK you’d have to stop being resident in Germany with all that entails. Have you lived there long enough to apply for citizenship?
@@youtoospain Hi and thank you for your reply. I don’t have citizenship nor have I planned on applying for it as I’m not proficient in the German language which is one of the requirements. So basically it seems from what you’ve said that I would need to deregister here and register in the UK. I’d just thought that I could avoid all that with it being a temporary stay of just a few months in the UK. My plan was to go back there (UK) end of august. My son moves to Spain in 3 weeks so I thought it would be wiser to give him a few months to see if he and his wife were definitely staying before I went through the whole Spanish visa application myself. That’s the reason I was considering keeping my rented apartment and healthcare here as if they come back to Germany and I’d deregistered then I’d have to go through the whole German application process from here as I’d no longer be covered by the withdrawal agreement and I definitely don’t want to do that! 😄 Brexit has certainly caused a lot more work for us expats and more so for nervous ditherers like me! 😂
@@wendyyoung5786 no, I wasn’t suggesting you deregister, I said you should remain a German resident and apply from there because of everything that deregistering entails, which is a lot. And it would complicate applying from the UK if you’d only just moved back there.
@@wendyyoung5786 okay, one of you issues with applying from the UK is you’d need to prove you live there and in the catchment area for the consulate, which means having your name on bills. Also if applying for the NLV you need to show you’re not working, which usually involves proof from HMRC or your last employer. I’m imagining an unusual and perhaps confusing paper trail for the official at the consulate to follow. If I was them I’d be wondering why you left Germany for a few months to apply in the UK.
@@youtoospain Thank you for that and I think you’ve helped make my decision easier as I couldn’t meet that criteria in the UK when just staying with family. I guess part of my dilemma of where to apply is because I’m concerned with the language here in Berlin so thought it would be easier from my home country. The Spanish consulate here hasn’t replied to my email still so I guess I just anticipated problems. I’d like to try to apply myself without throwing money at it as I’m trying to budget as best I can. I haven’t worked in years since I moved here. However, I’m wondering if I need the help of someone like Chris from upsticks assuming he would be able to do it for another country. I appreciate all help you’ve given and will buy you a ☕️!
Just meta couple here in Spain who have been successful in getting a non lucrative visa.But they said they had problems providing they no longer worked. What documentation can you provide as proof.???
Morning Skatz…..As per usual very informative..thank you…My question is a bit of a follow on from last question I asked Chris on a previous vlog…How much do you need to demonstrate on year 5 of NLV..Chris replied 1 times eprem…question today is ….Is this the last time you have to show finances??? Many thanks
In terms of residency yes it is. Some regions have different financial requirements by the way, it could be 1.5 x IPREM. But it’s less than the NLV amount.
The link for the 790-052 form requires you to have a Spanish phone number and tax id .... which I won't get until after getting my first visa. Is there any other way to get a 790-052 form - I'm now stuck how I can complete this form and pay. Also can you pay at the consulate using a card? And after all the offical links got broken is there any information in English how to fill in the 790-052 and EX-01 forms?
Hi Valentina, I’m investigating for you. The page isn’t translating for me so it’s difficult to follow. It looks like it wants payment for TIE rather than the Visa application because it asks you to select the province where you want to pay.
I'm applying for Non lucrative visa for myself and my wife. We will be applying to the Edinburgh Spanish Consulate, I would need to show a P45 for myself as recently retired and was wondering if my wife who retired in 2020 needs to show her P45 also ?
Gary, I got my nlv from Edinburgh last month. One thing to mention: I took in my original ACRO and the apostilled ACRO. They asked for a photocopy. I told them I didn't know I needed that. They were very nice and the guy made his own photocopy of the apostilled ACRO, kept that and gave me my two originals back. I also had a copy of my P60. Not interested and they gave me that back. I'd take a copy anyway, just in case.
Thanks for that information Tarquin , any little tips will help . Can I ask how long after your appointment at the Spanish Consulate in Edinburgh did your visa arrive ?
Hi, great informative video! With regards to the Health Insurance required, I assume this has to be taken out prior to the appointment at the consulate in the UK, translated and apostilled, but what happens if the visa application is rejected, can the health insurance policy be cancelled? I wouldn’t want to carry on paying for an insurance policy that I no longer require.
It does, yes. That’s a question to ask the insurance companies, there may be a cooling off period or an agreement that can be made. Time it so that you take out the policy a few days before the appointment. Also I would say that if you get all of your documents and proofs sorted out correctly and you have more than enough finances then think positive and you won’t be rejected. Ask Chris from Upsticks to help, he always gets you ready successfully
@@youtoospain wouldn’t I need to get it translated and apostilled first though, along with any other foreign documents, which could take possibly two weeks or more. I’m just thinking about the timing of getting all the documents and copies together prior to the visa appointment. Probably me overthinking it …… thanks for the response by the way 😀
@@cablakeman no you’re right, timing is everything. The health insurance needs to be with a company operating in Spain so they should give you the policy proof in Spanish which doesn’t need translating.
Dear sir I have question regarding national d visa form for non lucrative visa Regarding the field of occupation .mine is workman on passport can I use this occupation on visa application thanks
@@Mohamed-qj5pi you said you were applying for the Non Lucrative Visa. If you put on the form that you have an occupation then your application will be rejected. You need to have either passive income such as a pension, or savings, or a combination of the two.
@@Mohamed-qj5pi I’m not sure how I can make this any clearer. You absolutely cannot work on the Non Lucrative Visa, as a workman or anything else. You will need to live on your savings only. You can’t earn any money. Do you understand?
That’s exactly who it was designed for. Or for people that just want to take time out from working. If you want to work there are different visas for that.
Hey Barry, yes sorry about that. The embassy IT people must have made some changes without changing the links so quite a few pages seem to be inaccessible. I will keep checking and update the links as soon as they fix it at their end.
@@youtoospain thank you for replying. I am desperate to get hold of a Modelo 790-052 form to download. All my searches seem to take me to companies that want payment. Can you help with this please?
Hi Skatz, I think I’m finally getting to grips with all the required documents, so thank you very much for all your invaluable advice and videos. One question I hope you can help me with is regarding employment status when applying. I’m already retired but my husband was hoping to work up until we leave but reading through the information I’m not sure this is possible, any advice?
Well it’s a tricky one and depends on which embassy and which official you’re dealing with. If you can provide solid proof of the date of your husband’s work finishing you might be fine. But it’s common and expected that you’ll both have finished work by the time of your appointment.
Afternoon Skatz, I'm planning to retire in April 2026. Do I have to wait another 6 months after retirement to provide bank statements proving monies available? I obviously won't get my lump sum and pension until I retire, so my bank statement will be significantly different until I have retired. I'd like to be able to apply for my NLV before I retire, so I can hopefully head to Spain on on just after I retire.
Hi Robbo, as always, timing is important to the process. The thing to bear in mind is they just need proof that your finances are okay. So proving what your monthly pension will be doesn’t require 6 months worth of statements, just something official that shows what your pension will be. The lump sum amount too can be shown on official paperwork. The only reason they ask for 6 months bank statements is to stop people borrowing a large sum from a friend for a month as a pretence and then paying it back. You have plenty of time to organise yourself and your paperwork, so that’s a big positive
sir i am applying from Pakistan. and i want to know about the embassy requirement which is Proof of residence in the consular district. for this should i need to buy or rent a apartment in Spain or the hotel booking should be enough for it.
Do I need to close my registered business (as a self-employed professional which is not profitable anymore since the pandemic) here in my country before applying for the Non-Lucrative Visa?
It depends on the embassy. But mostly you just have to show that you’re definitely stopping working. I think Edinburgh embassy are the strictest, they seem to want a declaration from the tax man that you’ve closed your business.
@@youtoospain thanks a lot. Hope you can make a video on for example people coming in on June and leaving on December and back on January. If they will be considered a tax resident without staying 183days in the country. I’m not sure if having s Xmas vacation in another country for a month will remove you from being a tax resident.
Sir, I am an Indian passport holder and 30years old. I have savings like 60k euro as in portfolio value, savings, fixed deposit . But my monthly income is 366euro. Can I apply for NLV next year? Can u please guide me with any information ?
The 60k is sufficient for your financial requirements as long as it’s immediately accessible if needed. Your current monthly income is irrelevant unless it’s passive income.
@@youtoospain thank u sir for replying me and I am very sorry that u going through chemo therapy. I will pray for your quick recovery and a happy life without chemo:) Amen!
Good for you. I’m not sure that’s been used as financial means before. It’s not exactly secure and it needs to be instantly accessible to be acceptable
@@hodlmoonxrp if you can convince officials in the Spanish embassy in the UK that high risk cryptocurrency is something you can rely on to support you for an extended period and be something you can instantly draw upon should you need it, then yes you can use it. Good luck with that.
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Hi there, thanks for all the info you take time to produce on uTube. I'm trying to get the 'UK government downloadable list of Spanish translators' but the link displays an error page. Can this be rectified please!? Also is there any service that can translate AND apostile docs at the same time or is it two separate things needed. Thanks Emma
Hi, these guys do apostille and translations, the link is to the apostille only part but ask them once you’re in www.hagueapostille.co.uk/order/youtoospain-apostille-only-service.
The translator list keeps changing its link, I usually Google it and have search each time but I think Chris has an updated link on his website www.Upsticks.es
Hello skatz, do you have a video when people get the visa? Like the steps from padron to tie?
Hi, I did this show last year, if I remember rightly it takes you through the process. Let me know if you need more. th-cam.com/users/live6w6byWw9wdM?feature=share
Thanks for Vids....Just starting my NLV...but cant find any of the links you give for the documents.
They’re in the video description, look for the video title under the video and click on View More. It’ll bring up loads of info. If you can’t find it let me know.
Is there a company that I could pay to do all this or at least help handle the forms? I’ve been traveling throughout Asia, primarily Thailand, for the last four years so my residency has been a grey area. I don’t not want to go home to the USA to apply for my visa in Spain. For these reasons I think it might be better for me to lay a company to help with the paperwork.
Yes certainly. Contact Chris at Upsticks.es and he’ll sort you out.
Very comprehensive content. Great job Skatz.
Question on the "official translation". The link you have put in does not work anymore so I thought I would ask. Do you know if the translation needs to be "certified" only or does it need to be "sworn" translation? I believe the latter needs somebody in Spain to furnish the translation. Thanks in advance.
Hi Erick, it needs to be a translation by one of the official translators on the list provided by the Spanish embassy. They all have a code number. I usually recommend Raphaela Wiss, I had her on the show once and I’ve heard nothing but good reports about her.
Hello! The NLV Medical certificate is in both English and Spanish, so why are some of our friends recommending it to be sworn translated? Thanks many of your links are helpful, given the fact BLS links leads to error page not found. Appreciated!
Hi, there are medical certificates issued just in English sometimes (or at least there were) so people are speaking from their own experience. These things change.
I try to keep updating the links but the consulates and BLS are constantly failing to update their links when they make changes. I usually find the new ones fairly quickly now with Google, especially as my Spanish is getting better.
Thank you extremely useful information
You’re welcome. Anything else you’d like to know?
@@youtoospain thank you again
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Hi skatz....... Paperwork nearly sorted for a NLV ..... Just deregistered as i was self employment. I guess need to show proof i have done this. My question is does it need notarising . Thanks in advance and keep up the good work.
Good question. I believe the answer is in this video: th-cam.com/users/livesWLzIjepzvs?feature=share
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Skatz.
We're looking to retire and move to Menorca within
the next two years on the NLV. Should we start the
process now and if we are successful will it still
be legal that far ahead.
Regards
No you only get 90 days to move so best thing to do is plan ahead so you get the timing right. Chris is good at helping with your timing options.
Hello Skatz. Great info as always and thx for it. I am trying to find a link for the 790/052 form that works, nothing seems to work for me. Also how do I get a medical certificate for our doctor to sign , preferably the one you mention from the Los Angeles Spanish embassy and then I won’t need to get it translated etc. Hope you can point me in the right direction. Thank you
This is the 790/052: www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/londres/en/Information-consular-services/Documents/Formulario%20790-052.pdf
And here’s the medical certificate in both languages www.exteriores.gob.es/DocumentosAuxiliaresSC/Estados%20Unidos/LOS%20ÁNGELES%20%28C%29/Certificado%20Medico.pdf
Brilliant thank you
Thanks for a quick reply, I believe in you, since its in both English and Spanish, no point of sworn translation. Why Spanish government does not do these to all documents, English and spanish and that will eliminate this extra headache. Links on BLS and Spanish consulate are never live. Thanks
It’s not the fault of the Spanish government that UK companies and organisations don’t print their documents in Spanish.
@@youtoospain you are live and kicking. Blessing to novice like us.. Good bless!
Hey , Skatz, it is really a great video indeed! in my case, do you provide consultancy services? lots of questions need to ask. thanks!
Hi, thanks, glad you like the video. I don’t but Chris does. You can get a free callback from him via his website www.Upsticks.es and tell him you saw him on the show with me.
While you’re waiting for the callback you can ask a few questions on here if you want or live on the show every two weeks when Chris is on.
@@youtoospain do appreciate your helps
Hi Skatz, can’t find the link to the official translator you mention, we live in Turkey so need to enquire how we go about getting documents to him/ her and back again.
Hi Peter, will it be English to Spanish or Turkish to Spanish?
Turkish to Spanish
@@peternewberry7700 ah that’s more tricky. The ones I know do English. I’ll see if my new translation contact can help, this Saturday’s show is all about translations & apostilles and she’s one of my guests, she has a US company but they work internationally
Hi Skats where can I download a official Spanish non lucrative visa form in ENGLISH. Looked on line and so many people are saying they are official. We want to look at the form check the requirements to make sure we have everything needed before we apply. I have been on to the Spanish consulate in Manchester but keep getting a error code.!!! Please please can you advise.
I keep on getting the same error. I’m sure there’s another one somewhere. I bet Chris has one on his website. Have a look there www.Upsticks.es
If you can’t find it send his office a message, they should be able to send you one.
Great information. I am unable to find the medical form though. Can you point me in the right direction. Thanks
The consulates used to have a copy on their website but the links seem to be broken now. If you scroll down this webpage you’ll see an email address to write to in order to get a completed medical form by a Spanish doctor so you won’t need to get it apostilled or translated. www.ageinspain.org/amp/non-lucrative-visa-nlv-guide
Good morning I understand that one of the checklists bank statements of account Do I need to ask the bank for a specific form?
No I think it’s just the bank statements, stamped by the bank
Losing the will to live with these forms mate. 2nd page of EX-01 Do we fill that in at all or is this for the consulate ??
Here’s a helpful guide to what to put on the form on this link below. It doesn’t say much on page two. I would say tick the ‘inicial’ box because it’s your initial application. The sub boxes for that section all seem to be for special cases, or family members.
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With respect there are many people saying you think its a joke and mess around with the silly jingles etc.. maybe drop them and people will take you more seriously. I have to admit, its really aggravating and doesnt need to be on here…
@@flight101 well perhaps it’s not for you. With respect, you’re only the third person to mention it out of the hundreds of thousands who’ve watched the videos on this channel, that’s a pretty good endorsement.
I was beyond help… but don’t give up !!!! Finally I got it ! I think the entire thing was probably the worse thing ai have ever had to do. If every form had been in toddlers english it wasn’t easy, not to mention the first notary I saw was round the twist, the train trip to London from Cornwall took 6 hours, not to mention the hoo har of finding the dam Embassy despite black cab drivers meant to be amazing and can find a fart on the moon.. took him ages to get there and Im sure I passed the same woman and her dog three times! I had taken way too many forms but thats me all over, I didnt fancy a 420 mile trip only to find I had forgotten something. The hardest part was the 790 and all the faffle on the back!
All the hassle of getting things translated and apostilled etc was enough to drive me insane. My second notary only had one eye so I had to show him everything from the right hand side..
but as I said, don’t give up. Don’t listen to those annoying “we know everything “ ex pats on places like FB as they really have no idea. This bloke has been correct for everything for me, even little things you might overlook. Theres always a translator and a big expense to get someone to do it for you. I didn’t because I had to pay out so much already on train fares and taxis just to get to the embassy! All the very best and let us know when you are done !! ❤x
Hi Skatz
Just applied for my NLV and on checking the progress on the consulate page it has changed from Pending to Resolved.
Does this mean it has been granted as it doesn't say anything else.
Many thanks
Ivan
Yeah resolution should mean it’s been granted as far as I know. Don’t take my word for it as I’ve had a drink! You’ll know for certain soon.
Hey thanks for this video.. I’ve just checked the comments to see but can’t find my answer. What do you do once you have collected all of this information? We live in Eastbourne so hoping not a trip to London! Thanks, Annie
London it is for you. They have an online system for appointments which is apparently quite efficient these days, but it is the busiest of the 3 in the UK.
@@youtoospain Thanks for the super fast reply and answer 👍
@@anniemcdonald68 you’re welcome. And don’t miss the new live show tomorrow!
Good afternoon Skatz I have applied for my NIE at the Immigration Police Malaga 2020 unfortunately I wasn't able to go back to collect my ID due Covid lockdown I had to come back to the UK I am in the process of applying for my NLV and going back to Malaga in September I would like to know if I can go back to the Immigration Police to collect the ID?
Well I would hope that they would still have it somewhere. What was the ID you left there?
please sir How much money do I need to prove income for this type of visa, please clarify with numbers
This video below tells you
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Very useful video but many of the links now lead to a 404 page not available error. Any chance of a revised list link please?
Hi Steve, the embassy website still hasn’t got these links updated, I’ll update when they’re available. If you need any of the EX forms you can find links on my website at www.YouTooSpain.com plus other helpful info.
@@youtoospain Manythanks.
Links now revised
Whyisit that when I try to open ANY of your additional links EG (link for consulate in Manchester I get 404 error code?????
Because the Spanish embassy website has a few problems at the moment, presumably they’ve been moving things around but haven’t upgraded their links, it’s very unprofessional of their IT team. It’s impossible to find the new links online, I’ve tried.
Links now revised
Hi Skatz
Got my EX 01 form and 2nd row down it says "2nd surname"
Does this mean maiden name for married females?
Many thanks
Ivan
(Teesside)
Hi Ivan, I think that’s just for people who are named like they are in Spain. All Spanish people have two surnames, one from their father and one from their mother. I’m not sure which one is the second one. But if you don’t have one leave it blank.
@@youtoospain Thanks very much for reply Skatz
Just started our NLV process with the Acro police certificate sent off.
Thanks for your great video's and great info
Ivan 😎
@@ivandoherty2662 excellent. Best of luck with it.
Hi thank you for this information, quick question what If I have rental properties in the US and I'm getting income from them, will I still qualify?
Hi, yes that income would count as ‘passive’ so can be included in your financial requirements.
You’re in a great position with the exchange rate at the moment to move here from the US. Make sure you take advantage of it and get the forward contract sorted soon before it goes the other way.
Here’s the link to our trusted partner broker in case you haven’t seen it below the video.
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@@youtoospain thank you for responding really appreciated 🙏
@@u2fkeys665 you’re welcome. Always happy to help. Feel free to support the site via Patreon at www.patreon.com/YouTooSpain
Hi. I have heard that a comprehensive covering letter/letter of intent to include within the application docs would be very useful and increase the chances of being accepted. I saw one somewhere once but cannot find it again. Duh. Is there a template of sorts or an example of one that has been used before available from somewhere? Cheers
No, because the letter is completely individual to each applicants circumstances. It’s only really needed when something needs more explanation. A good specialist advisor like Chris would be able to tell you whether you need one.
Hi Skatz
You’ve kindly answered a couple of questions previously for me but my circumstances may now be different so I’d be grateful for any help you could provide. I’ve lived in Germany for 6 years and now want to relocate to Spain sometime later this year hopefully. I may now go and stay with family in the UK for a few months at the end of summer and apply from there for my NLV. However, I’m worried this may not work out and wondered if I continued paying German healthcare and kept my rented apartment here, basically staying ‘registered’ then would I be able to still apply from the UK? I don’t know if I would have to deregister here and register in the UK. I’m a British National btw. Thank you for any help.
Hi Wendy. Where you apply from is about where you are resident so you should apply in Germany. If you wanted to do this in the UK you’d have to stop being resident in Germany with all that entails. Have you lived there long enough to apply for citizenship?
@@youtoospain Hi and thank you for your reply. I don’t have citizenship nor have I planned on applying for it as I’m not proficient in the German language which is one of the requirements. So basically it seems from what you’ve said that I would need to deregister here and register in the UK. I’d just thought that I could avoid all that with it being a temporary stay of just a few months in the UK. My plan was to go back there (UK) end of august. My son moves to Spain in 3 weeks so I thought it would be wiser to give him a few months to see if he and his wife were definitely staying before I went through the whole Spanish visa application myself. That’s the reason I was considering keeping my rented apartment and healthcare here as if they come back to Germany and I’d deregistered then I’d have to go through the whole German application process from here as I’d no longer be covered by the withdrawal agreement and I definitely don’t want to do that! 😄 Brexit has certainly caused a lot more work for us expats and more so for nervous ditherers like me! 😂
@@wendyyoung5786 no, I wasn’t suggesting you deregister, I said you should remain a German resident and apply from there because of everything that deregistering entails, which is a lot. And it would complicate applying from the UK if you’d only just moved back there.
@@wendyyoung5786 okay, one of you issues with applying from the UK is you’d need to prove you live there and in the catchment area for the consulate, which means having your name on bills. Also if applying for the NLV you need to show you’re not working, which usually involves proof from HMRC or your last employer.
I’m imagining an unusual and perhaps confusing paper trail for the official at the consulate to follow. If I was them I’d be wondering why you left Germany for a few months to apply in the UK.
@@youtoospain Thank you for that and I think you’ve helped make my decision easier as I couldn’t meet that criteria in the UK when just staying with family. I guess part of my dilemma of where to apply is because I’m concerned with the language here in Berlin so thought it would be easier from my home country. The Spanish consulate here hasn’t replied to my email still so I guess I just anticipated problems. I’d like to try to apply myself without throwing money at it as I’m trying to budget as best I can. I haven’t worked in years since I moved here. However, I’m wondering if I need the help of someone like Chris from upsticks assuming he would be able to do it for another country. I appreciate all help you’ve given and will buy you a ☕️!
Just meta couple here in Spain who have been successful in getting a non lucrative visa.But they said they had problems providing they no longer worked. What documentation can you provide as proof.???
Something from the Inland Revenue would work. Is it the P60? Or a document from an employer
@@youtoospain Yep, P60. For me in Edinburgh last month they weren't interested and gave it back to me but cover yourself and take a copy.
Thank you very much
You’re welcome.
Hi there! Thank for the informative video, what documents need to be apostilled and sworn translated please?
The ACRO and the medical certificate, then depending on your application your marriage certificate and children’s birth certificates.
Many thanks! Do my bank statements need to be done aswell please?
@@grantyselect they only need stamping by your bank
Morning Skatz…..As per usual very informative..thank you…My question is a bit of a follow on from last question I asked Chris on a previous vlog…How much do you need to demonstrate on year 5 of NLV..Chris replied 1 times eprem…question today is ….Is this the last time you have to show finances??? Many thanks
In terms of residency yes it is. Some regions have different financial requirements by the way, it could be 1.5 x IPREM. But it’s less than the NLV amount.
@@youtoospain thanks very much. It would be for Alicante region. 👍
The link for the 790-052 form requires you to have a Spanish phone number and tax id .... which I won't get until after getting my first visa. Is there any other way to get a 790-052 form - I'm now stuck how I can complete this form and pay. Also can you pay at the consulate using a card? And after all the offical links got broken is there any information in English how to fill in the 790-052 and EX-01 forms?
Hi Valentina, I’m investigating for you. The page isn’t translating for me so it’s difficult to follow. It looks like it wants payment for TIE rather than the Visa application because it asks you to select the province where you want to pay.
Many links are not working. Please update.
Apologies. The Spanish embassy website has lost some links. I’m working to find new ones.
Links now revised
I'm applying for Non lucrative visa for myself and my wife. We will be applying to the Edinburgh Spanish Consulate, I would need to show a P45 for myself as recently retired and was wondering if my wife who retired in 2020 needs to show her P45 also ?
Hi Gary, not if there’s proof of state pension going into your bank and no evidence of her getting wages. But it wouldn’t do any harm to have it too.
We are only 59 and 60 so don't have a state pension as yet
@@garysharp5969 ah ok. Well we always say ‘belt and braces’ is the best approach.
Gary, I got my nlv from Edinburgh last month. One thing to mention: I took in my original ACRO and the apostilled ACRO. They asked for a photocopy. I told them I didn't know I needed that. They were very nice and the guy made his own photocopy of the apostilled ACRO, kept that and gave me my two originals back.
I also had a copy of my P60. Not interested and they gave me that back. I'd take a copy anyway, just in case.
Thanks for that information Tarquin , any little tips will help . Can I ask how long after your appointment at the Spanish Consulate in Edinburgh did your visa arrive ?
Hi, great informative video! With regards to the Health Insurance required, I assume this has to be taken out prior to the appointment at the consulate in the UK, translated and apostilled, but what happens if the visa application is rejected, can the health insurance policy be cancelled? I wouldn’t want to carry on paying for an insurance policy that I no longer require.
It does, yes. That’s a question to ask the insurance companies, there may be a cooling off period or an agreement that can be made. Time it so that you take out the policy a few days before the appointment.
Also I would say that if you get all of your documents and proofs sorted out correctly and you have more than enough finances then think positive and you won’t be rejected. Ask Chris from Upsticks to help, he always gets you ready successfully
@@youtoospain wouldn’t I need to get it translated and apostilled first though, along with any other foreign documents, which could take possibly two weeks or more. I’m just thinking about the timing of getting all the documents and copies together prior to the visa appointment. Probably me overthinking it …… thanks for the response by the way 😀
@@cablakeman no you’re right, timing is everything. The health insurance needs to be with a company operating in Spain so they should give you the policy proof in Spanish which doesn’t need translating.
@@youtoospain ok great 👍🏻 thanks for the info
Dear sir
I have question regarding national d visa form for non lucrative visa
Regarding the field of occupation .mine is workman on passport can I use this occupation on visa application thanks
You can’t work on the Non Lucrative Visa.
@@youtoospain I know but my occupation is work man should I charge this occupation
@@Mohamed-qj5pi you said you were applying for the Non Lucrative Visa. If you put on the form that you have an occupation then your application will be rejected. You need to have either passive income such as a pension, or savings, or a combination of the two.
@@youtoospain I have total saving 58000 USD can I apply with occupation of workman
@@Mohamed-qj5pi I’m not sure how I can make this any clearer. You absolutely cannot work on the Non Lucrative Visa, as a workman or anything else. You will need to live on your savings only. You can’t earn any money. Do you understand?
It seems that this visa is only for retirees. Working people can’t apply for this visa unless they quit the job
That’s exactly who it was designed for. Or for people that just want to take time out from working.
If you want to work there are different visas for that.
Hi. Great information but all the links to the Spanish Consulate take me to a page 404 error. An suggestion
Hey Barry, yes sorry about that. The embassy IT people must have made some changes without changing the links so quite a few pages seem to be inaccessible. I will keep checking and update the links as soon as they fix it at their end.
@@youtoospain thank you for replying. I am desperate to get hold of a Modelo 790-052 form to download. All my searches seem to take me to companies that want payment. Can you help with this please?
@@barrygentry5364 I’ll see if Chris has one. What’s your email address?
@@barrygentry5364 I’ll get one to you early this week.
@@youtoospain thank you so much 🙏
Hi Skatz, I think I’m finally getting to grips with all the required documents, so thank you very much for all your invaluable advice and videos. One question I hope you can help me with is regarding employment status when applying. I’m already retired but my husband was hoping to work up until we leave but reading through the information I’m not sure this is possible, any advice?
Well it’s a tricky one and depends on which embassy and which official you’re dealing with. If you can provide solid proof of the date of your husband’s work finishing you might be fine. But it’s common and expected that you’ll both have finished work by the time of your appointment.
@@youtoospain that's what I thought, hopefully we'll get the visa and he won't need to look for another job 🤞🤞🤞
Afternoon Skatz, I'm planning to retire in April 2026. Do I have to wait another 6 months after retirement to provide bank statements proving monies available? I obviously won't get my lump sum and pension until I retire, so my bank statement will be significantly different until I have retired. I'd like to be able to apply for my NLV before I retire, so I can hopefully head to Spain on on just after I retire.
Hi Robbo, as always, timing is important to the process. The thing to bear in mind is they just need proof that your finances are okay. So proving what your monthly pension will be doesn’t require 6 months worth of statements, just something official that shows what your pension will be. The lump sum amount too can be shown on official paperwork. The only reason they ask for 6 months bank statements is to stop people borrowing a large sum from a friend for a month as a pretence and then paying it back.
You have plenty of time to organise yourself and your paperwork, so that’s a big positive
@@youtoospain Cheers buddy, that's good news as I'm sure my HR/Pension dept will be able to give me an official document
Sir can we show hotel booking for non lucrative visa.
Please clarify what you are trying to show. Proof of your home address?
@@youtoospain yes sir for the proof of home address.
@@sultanfazalelahi4202 I’m not sure that will work. You need to show where you’re actually resident. Are you living in a hotel?
@@youtoospain sir currently i am outside spain, applying for a non lucrative visa.
sir i am applying from Pakistan. and i want to know about the embassy requirement which is Proof of residence in the consular district. for this should i need to buy or rent a apartment in Spain or the hotel booking should be enough for it.
Do I need to close my registered business (as a self-employed professional which is not profitable anymore since the pandemic) here in my country before applying for the Non-Lucrative Visa?
It depends on the embassy. But mostly you just have to show that you’re definitely stopping working. I think Edinburgh embassy are the strictest, they seem to want a declaration from the tax man that you’ve closed your business.
@@youtoospain thanks a lot. Hope you can make a video on for example people coming in on June and leaving on December and back on January. If they will be considered a tax resident without staying 183days in the country. I’m not sure if having s Xmas vacation in another country for a month will remove you from being a tax resident.
@@SuperbTraveler that might be quite a short video. Although I suppose there could be quite a few different tax avoidance scenarios to investigate.
@@youtoospain I meant, maybe u can add up in whatever topic u got next related to the question (not the only topic to be in one whole video)
Sir, I am an Indian passport holder and 30years old. I have savings like 60k euro as in portfolio value, savings, fixed deposit . But my monthly income is 366euro. Can I apply for NLV next year? Can u please guide me with any information ?
The 60k is sufficient for your financial requirements as long as it’s immediately accessible if needed. Your current monthly income is irrelevant unless it’s passive income.
@@youtoospain thank u sir for replying me and I am very sorry that u going through chemo therapy. I will pray for your quick recovery and a happy life without chemo:) Amen!
@@proliphiyaatkinson thank you
😅like the visuals
Thank you.
I have a large portfolio of cryptocurrency investments can I use that investment as financial means for getting a non lucrative visa
Good for you. I’m not sure that’s been used as financial means before. It’s not exactly secure and it needs to be instantly accessible to be acceptable
I earn a passive income from those crypto to cover the amount needed for my family do you believe that would be acceptable
@@hodlmoonxrp if you can convince officials in the Spanish embassy in the UK that high risk cryptocurrency is something you can rely on to support you for an extended period and be something you can instantly draw upon should you need it, then yes you can use it. Good luck with that.
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