Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question about the non lucrative Spain visa
Hoping someone can help, re. proof of non lucrative Spain visa financial means. I was planning to print out a copy of my bank statement. The checklist says it needs to be ´stamped´. Any ideas what is meant by that?
Answers
These are the answers of some Facebook group members:
”We just got our bank to stamp and sign them and they were accepted. Got our visas 2 weeks after our appointment”
”I went in the bank, they printed them there, stamped them and signed them”
”If they won’t stamp your statements, Ask for an ‘Account Verification Letter’. By fax. Email or regular mail”
”Stamped by the bank but some internet banking will allow you to do this online. They asked did I wanted to download it normally or officially. When I clicked on official it was stamped”
”Some British banks (HSBC) refuse to stamp but will give a cover letter. Our Caixa Bank statements were accepted without a stamp”
”Yes just stamped by bank or on paper that has the Banks name”
”Ours wasn’t stamped, but we did get them sent to us from the bank, so had back address etc. on took about 1 week”
”We haven’t been told we have to have ours stamped only 12 months for BLS, can anyone advise on this tia”
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In conclusion, according to Spainguru Facebook group members, “stamped” in the context of a non lucrative Spain visa proof of financial means means having your bank statement officially verified by your bank, often through a stamped and signed statement, an account verification letter, or an official download option in online banking. Different banks may have varying policies, and it’s crucial to meet the specific requirements of the organization requesting the proof.
Related article: “Does the absence of a bank signature hinder your bank statements from receiving an Apostille for a non lucrative Spain visa application?“
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