From Los Angeles interview, for the Spain Non Lucrative Visa application.
This post is to share detailed information on the documents I presented end of November 2024
1. Bank statement for 3 months in English an no copies. I attached a summary in Spanish of all my savings, investments, Ira’s, Roth …. With the balance of each account and the total at the bottom. It was not notarized.
2. Income tax from last year. I brought it in Spanish and English and when I asked which one they wanted , it did not matter but they took both. No copies needed.
3. Applications were signed in front of her.
4. FBI report. She wanted the English version which was attached to the apostille and the translation of both in Spanish. And a copy.
5. Health form from their website which it was in English and Spanish. My Dr signed the English part with a returned stamp with her address and office logo.
She wanted the original and a copy of original.
6. Health certificate was obviously in Spanish with starting date of Feb 1.
7. One passport photo. There are 2 sizes so I got both. She said either size was ok.
8. Letter of intent. I wrote mine in Spanish and had it notarized. She read it and asked a couple of questions. I gave her a copy of it as well.
9. Copy of drivers license front and back. No copies. She asked for the license as well and returned it.
10. Original pension letter in English.
11. Copy of passport bio and I also got copies of blank pages. She took it all. No copies needed.
12. Paid the fees $152. in cash. As long as it’s the correct amount, they will take cash.
She asked when I wanted to enter Spain. She reviewed all the documents and gave me some of them back with the Los Angeles consulate stamp in the back and told me I needed them in Valencia to get the Tie card.
Well, I think that was all! Pretty straightforward. Hope this could help future applicants.
Questions and Answers
Q1: Did they accept only the first two pages of the 1040 tax return?
A1: Yes, only the first two pages were required.
Q2: Was the tax return translated or filled out using the Spanish form?
A2: The Spanish version of the 1040 form was downloaded from the IRS website, filled out similarly to the English version, and both were accepted.
Q3: Did they ask for a rental agreement?
A3: No, the Los Angeles consulate did not request a rental agreement, only an address on the application form.
Comments
Community members expressed gratitude for the shared experience and insights, noting similar experiences at the consulate and highlighting the approval timeline of approximately two weeks.
Many confirmed that they received approvals within the same timeframe and found the consulate’s process efficient.
Conclusion
Applying for a Spain Non Lucrative Visa at the Los Angeles consulate can be a smooth process with proper preparation.
Key takeaways include the importance of providing both English and Spanish versions of key documents, ensuring all required forms are completed accurately, and having exact cash for payment.
Many applicants have reported receiving approval within two weeks, making it crucial to plan accordingly for travel and relocation
