Completed our Spain Non Lucrative Visa application appointments today at the Los Angeles. I will not repeat what another group member posted on Nov 23 2025 (their notes were extremely helpful). Here are the exceptions to their experience and some confirmations:
- The Los Angeles consulate has at least two rooms. The first room handles non-lucrative visas. It wasn’t clearly labeled, so I initially ended up in a second room. Ensure you are in the correct room.
- No one asks your purpose until they finish with the current appointment. Luckily, we arrived early and resolved the room confusion.
- My spouse’s appointment was at 10:30 am, and mine was at 12:30 pm. We were allowed to do the process together.
- The older lady who assisted us was extremely friendly, and the entire process was conducted in English.
- They requested proof of payment for health insurance.
- They required Letters of Intent, which is not mentioned on the consulate’s website.
- Walk-in appointments are not accepted, as confirmed by a posted sign.
- Your paperwork is processed in the province you plan to live in. They asked for our intended arrival date and province destination.
Questions and Answers
Q1: Is there a template for the Letter of Intent? Should I just be creative?
A1: Be creative. They will read it and comment on it in front of you. Here’s a template of Letter of Intent
Q2: What was the most frustrating part of the process?
A2: Getting an appointment is challenging. Appointments are released sporadically. Some group members suggest checking at odd hours, including the middle of the night.
Comments
- “Thank you for adding more information. This will definitely help people applying in Los Angeles.”
- “It’s trying to get an appointment that’s the most frustrating! I’ve tried all hours and even used a visa appointment service, but no luck so far.”
- “Appointments appear unpredictably. I found mine on a Wednesday afternoon and another on a Sunday morning.”
- “We started as Golden Visa applicants but faced difficulties with our agent, switched to NLV, and now the appointment system is making things harder.”
- “It was easier to get an appointment before they made changes to the system in October. The process is now more complicated.”
Conclusion
Applying for a Spain Non Lucrative Visa at the Los Angeles Consulate requires patience and careful preparation. Key takeaways include:
- Confirm you are in the correct room for non-lucrative visas.
- Appointments for couples or families can often be combined if scheduled on the same day.
- Prepare proof of health insurance payment and a personalized Letter of Intent.
- Plan for delays in securing appointments—persistence and flexibility are essential.
Despite the challenges, staying informed and organized can make the process smoother.
Join the community!
Here’s the link to our dedicated Spain Non Lucrative Visa Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spanishnlv/
