Non lucrative Spain visa renewal: Did you have to have your US bank statements translated from English to Spanish? And how many months?

Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi

Question about Non lucrative Spain visa

We are in Spain and will be submitting the Non lucrative Spain visa renewal documents in early 2022. Did you have to have your US bank statements translated from English to Spanish for the renewal? How many months worth of statements did you submit?

Answers

These are the answers of Spainguru Facebook group members:

“My bank gave me a print out of all deposits into my account for one year. Translated to Spanish.”

“We just did our first renewal (late July) and we did have ours translated but only the first page that gave the overview… deposits and balance. We did 4 months but I think 3 was the minimum. We are in Madrid. Received our “favorable” result at end of October. It was easier than the initial Non lucrative Spain visa. The only thing required was insurance, the bank statements translated, our statement from our Sabadell account, letter from our son’s school, padrón, copies of passport pages, tie and the tasa paid. No birth certificates or marriage certificate needed this time.”

“For the first time application and the renewal I didn’t translate either, not accounts from the US but in English anyway. And I don’t remember how many months I submitted but I think it wasn’t more than 3, I’ll check! Just made sure the full amount was showed”

“For my first renewed, I used my Spanish account. The bank gave me a print out of deposits to my account. They stamp it to certify it.”

“Same procedure as first application but ow they ask for 2 years worth”

“We did it in February. We submitted a translated quarterly statement from our US bank. We were then asked to submit a statement from the bank showing our average balance for 2020, which we also had translated. This is VERY unusual however and I just mention it to show that sometimes the requirements are random, depending on the mood of the bureaucrat that happens to get your application. I think our guy just wanted to see there was a stable source of income and that there was nothing shady going on.”

“We have translated every time bc we have heard of others being requested to do so. We usually provide the last 3 months. Never been asked for anything else.”

“Check with your US bank if they can change the language of your statements to Spanish. That’s what I did and so when it came time for renewal, I didn’t have to translate anything but instead I was able to provide all of my US bank statements in Spanish. FWIW, I submitted three types of financial proof at renewal. Two of them were in Spanish and then one was an investment account in the US and I left it in English. I was approved.”

“We did ours in rota and they only asked us to pay the tax form.”

“I just renewed ours and I only presented six months of statements for both US bank account and of the credit card we use in Spain to pay for everything. I asked the bank for a certification of funds in Spanish. That is just a letter showing the average balance of our account for a year.Take into consideration that we are in Galicia but it’s different everywhere.BTW we got ours approved in less than three weeks.”

“They are very random….I always do 3 months US translated they love seeing the stamp from the translator. I also submit the Spain account 3 months stamped from my bank. I just submit my 2nd renewal…..they checked date of medical insurance plan and they checked thst all docs were translated.”

“Yes, bank statements need to be translated and cover at least 6 months”

“We are in the process of our second renewal right now. For our first renewal because we didn’t have sufficient funds in our Spanish account we had to get statements from our US Bank. Of course they need a wet signature and a stamp which most US Bank don’t do. We had our financial advisor write a letter on their letterhead saying that they were financial advisor verifying our account balances and the signed it with a stamped notarized signature. Then they used their return address stamp to stamp the bank statements and we had it all certified translated. According to the person we’re working with now the rules have changed since Covid, at least in Valencia. If you have an average balance in your Spanish account of somewhere between between 6 and €10,000 their telling us that’s all you need and you can just submit the required Spanish back forms, of course with a wet signature and stamp! (that’s for our family of two. we are currently collecting all the documents. We have a relocation agent handling it for us and that’s what they told us we needed this time.)”

“Did the renewal last year and I asked Chase to issue my statements in Spanish. It can’t be done retroactively so I have always had this turned on since we went the process in 2017. Submitted 3 months, and also included the latest quarter statement of my retirement account and a current snapshot. That one I had to get translated. Also included a summary of accounts listing USD amt and approx EUR amt to make it easier for the reviewer. Was approved for both renewals this way. We live in Barcelona. Hope this helps. Just wanted to add this was all US accounts, did not include my Spanish account at all since I transfer the bare minimum for bills each month and do not keep a balance. The hard part was the actual submission. Tried to do it electronically, getting the digital signature, getting the appointments, figuring out the right browser, reducing file sizes. In the end we ended up going to the correos and they scanned the docs and submitted for us. Nightmare”

Conclusion

In conclusion, according to Spainguru Facebook group members, the process of renewing a non lucrative Spain visa can vary in terms of document requirements. Some members found it necessary to translate their US bank statements into Spanish, while others did not. The number of months’ worth of statements also varied, with some submitting as few as three months and others providing up to a year’s worth of financial documentation. It appears that the requirements may be somewhat random and can depend on the specific circumstances and preferences of the local or regional Spanish authorities. Therefore, it’s advisable for the Non lucrative Spain visa applicants to stay informed about the latest requirements and seek guidance from experts or local authorities to ensure a smooth renewal process.

Shaheen Samavati

Shaheen Samavati is a pivotal figure at SpainGuru, where she brings her profound understanding of Spanish immigration to the forefront. Her journey in Spain began when she arrived in Madrid to pursue her studies at IE Business School. Over the years, Shaheen has not only immersed herself in the Spanish culture but has also become a trusted resource for expats. Through her active participation in the "American Expats in Spain" Facebook group and her role as a content manager for Spotahome.com, she has consistently provided invaluable insights to the expat community.

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