Question about non lucrative Spain visa
I will be moving to Spain from Canada with my wife in 2 weeks. We have been granted an non lucrative Spain visa. Is there an official site that explains the process to follow when we arrive in Spain (padrón, TIE, etc.)?
Answers
These are the answers of some Facebook group members:
”When you arrive to Spain on a non lucrative Spain visa, the procedure will vary depending on which autonomous region you’ll be living in. Go to the government website for the region you’re moving to. You’ll find the instructions there. I think it’s worth the money to hire an immigration gestor to help.
The modest fee they charge means you don’t have to deal with the hassle of preparing and submitting the documents and getting a fingerprinting appointment. It is very difficult to get those appointments, so paying someone to sit there and apply on your behalf saves you a lot of time”
”I remember when moving to Canada in 1977 the Canadian embassy gave us a book in Spanish with every bit of information needed for our move. Now is completely the opposite, just a stamp in our passports with 3 months term. It doesn’t even say the type of visa we got. After 46 years of careful life planning we are sailing blindfolded”
”Here are some quick tips. If you have a VPN, you can try to get your appointment for toma de Huellas now. Just search cita por toma de huellas en España and the site should be the first or second item on the list. If you don’t have and don’t want VPN, you can do it in Spain. The site is wonky and has many problems, in addition to appointments being scarce. You also want to get empadronamiento.
I’m not going to advise how because I don’t know anything about Andalucía as I’m in Valencia. Those are the two most important things. Note: You can’t get empadronamiento until you have a lease or a deed. If you’re still in Canada, get several copies small passport or smaller photos of yourselves because you’ll need it for your TIE (your ID card) which you’ll be between 1-2 months after your toma de huellas appointment”
”Usually, when you granted non lucrative Spain visa you can ask what are my next steps and they will give you the info, if you don’t ask they assume you know”
”I arrived in Málaga on July 30th. I am staying with my mum in Benalmádena while I look for something permanently for myself close to her. First, you need to register on the Padron. Then make an appointment to submit your paperwork for initial TIE and get fingerprints. I got an appointment within a couple of days for both. No long waits here. I used this info that someone posted here. You need a Spanish phone number to make an Extranjeria appointment for TIE”
”From experience.. you’ll get your most up-to-date info from Facebook Groups and other peers. The official sites are soo complicated and most functions have different things they ask for so that’s why asking what’s current from lived experience is a good call”
In conclusion, according to Spainguru Facebook group members, the process for tasks like obtaining a padrón certificate and TIE can vary by region, so it’s best to visit the government website of your specific area for instructions. Some suggest hiring an immigration gestor to streamline the paperwork and appointment booking.
Online resources like YouTube videos and social media groups can provide practical insights and up-to-date information. Connecting with fellow expatriates and sharing experiences can also be a valuable resource in navigating Spain’s bureaucratic procedures.
