Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
Hello all! From Los Angeles…. I got my medical certificate from my doctor for the Spain Non Lucrative Visa. She said she didn’t have a stamp. She signed it and put her license number. I don’t think this is enough. Not sure what to do next. Any input? Thanks!
Answers
These are the answers of Spainguru’s Facebook group members:
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“A return mailing address will be okay.”
“My doctor’s office used their return mailing address stamp.”
“They don’t care very much as long as it’s a stamp. Our doctor used their prescription stamp, and our financial advisor used their return address stamp.”
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Explore Cities →“Yes, I’ve heard from others going through Los Angeles that a return address stamp will do.”
Additional Conversation on Los Angeles Consulate Appointment
“Did you get an appointment in Los Angeles yet? I’ll be applying there soon too.”
“No, not yet. I’ve been trying for 2 weeks. I even offered a coworker $50 to help me get an appointment!”
“I went in, but I can’t find any. I go to the non-lucrative visa site, click ‘place of submission,’ and then to visados, but there’s no non-lucrative visa option. Am I doing it wrong?”
“Click on the second one—‘Residence Visa.’ That’s the correct option.”
Conclusion
For the Spain Non Lucrative Visa, if a medical certificate lacks an official stamp, applicants have successfully used a return address or prescription stamp, which has been accepted by the Los Angeles Consulate.
Additionally, securing an appointment at the Los Angeles Consulate can be challenging, with many applicants checking frequently and sharing tips on where to click in the online booking system.
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