Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question about joint application for a non lucrative Spain visa
Does anyone know if, when applying for a non lucrative Spain visa for a married couple, BOTH husband and wife need to show up BOTH to apply and for the meeting to pick up the visa? Or can one person go and represent both?
Answers
These are the answers of Spainguru Facebook group members:
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“Both must do everything including both must have their own appointments”
“I’m sorry if I missed which consulate. We got ours in New York. As a family we all had to be there for the application, but my husband picked up the visas for the 4 of us. We did not have to surrender our passports either.”
“In San Francisco, we all had to go to the appt and we all had to pick up our visas.”
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Explore Cities →“In DC we both had to be present to apply and to pick up visa”
In conclusion, according to Spainguru Facebook group members, it is clear that when applying for a non lucrative Spain visa for a married couple, both husband and wife are generally required to be present for both the application process and the visa pickup appointment. While there may be some variations depending on the consulate, the consensus among members suggests that the presence of both applicants is typically necessary throughout the entire visa application procedure to ensure a smooth and successful process. This requirement helps maintain the integrity and accuracy of the application, ensuring that each individual meets the criteria for the non lucrative Spain visa.
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