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Spain Non Lucrative Visa: My Application at the Washington DC Consulate...

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Spain Non Lucrative Visa: BLS Miami Application Experience – September 2024

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TIE Application in Alicante: A First-Hand Experience

"Successful first TIE application visit with the Alicante Policia Nacional! I must admit I was worried because we do not have our Empadronamiento yet,...

Spain Student Visa Application at Los Angeles Consulate – June 2024

I just had my appointment yesterday for my Spain Student Visa Application in Los Angeles and wanted to share my experience and maybe a...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa: New York Consulate Experience – June 2024

We just picked up our Spain Non Lucrative Visa at the New York Consulate - June 21st 2024. On the day that we dropped off...

My Spain Non Lucrative Visa Application and Approval at London –...

We have just received our Spain Non Lucrative Visa (applied via London on the 20th June 2024, moving to Alicante). In terms of the overall...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa Application at Houston – August 2024

My husband and I mailed our Spain Non Lucrative Visa applications last week and want to share our experience with BLS Houston. We live...

My Spain Non Lucrative Visa Application and Approval at New York...

New York City Consulate - Spain Non Lucrative Visa approved in 8 business days! (School age child & working age parent) May 9 2024- Emailed...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa Experience: Insights from Washington DC – August...

We just had our appointment in DC for our Spain Non Lucrative Visa and it went perfect! 2 August 2024: BLS appointment 5 August 2024:...

How I Got Approved for Spain Digital Nomad Visa as a...

My Spain Digital Nomad Visa was approved for 3 years as a W2 employee for a US company. So, it is possible. I’m very...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa at New York Consulate – June 2024

Navigating the process of obtaining a Spain Non Lucrative visa (NLV) can be daunting, especially when applying through the New York Consulate. This interview...

Spanish Non Lucrative Visa Application at the Panama Consulate and Renewal...

The Spanish Non Lucrative Visa provides a unique opportunity for non-EU residents who wish to reside in Spain without engaging in economic activities. This...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa: First-hand experience Through Manchester Consulate / BLS...

Applying for a Spain Non Lucrative Visa (NLV) at Manchester Consulate (BLS) involves navigating a series of complex steps and extensive documentation. Lisa from...

Successfully Securing a Spain Non Lucrative Visa at Los Angeles: A...

Navigating the complex process of obtaining a Spain Non Lucrative Visa can be daunting. Today, we speak with Ruchika from Los Angeles, who managed...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa: a Successful Applicant in London BLS –...

The Spain Non Lucrative Visa allows individuals to reside in Spain without the right to work. It's an attractive option for retirees or those...

Our Spain Non Lucrative visa application at New York consulate (May...

Having recently navigated the Spain Non Lucrative Visa (NLV) application process at the NYC consulate, I'd like to share the journey, the bumps along...

Non Lucrative Visa Spain Application Process at the Houston Consulate, May...

Here's a summary of the top 5 most important things from the Non Lucrative Visa Spain Experience at Houston Consulate: Legal Assistance: Using a law...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa: Passport Pickup at Miami Consulate – May...

On May 2nd, I had a spain non lucrative visa appointment at BLS Miami Consulate. On May 6th, I received an email from the...

Spain Digital Nomad Visa Experience as a 1099 Employee – May...

I got my approval today for 3 years! I applied myself as a 1099 employee with one US client and Spainguru's Spain Digital Nomad...

Spain Digital Nomad Visa as Self-employed LLC Owner – March 2024

My Spain Digital Nomad Visa Experience as a Self-employed LLC Owner "I got approved for my visa!!! I am a self-employed LLC owner. Business is...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa Application at Manila Consulate – April 2024

Here's a chronological breakdown of an application process for the Spain Non Lucrative Visa through the Manila Consulate: April 2: Medical examination at Angelus Clinic...

Spain Non Lucrative Visa: My Application at Miami Consulate (May 2024)

Had my experience yesterday for the Spain Non Lucrative Visa at the Miami BLS office (Miami Consulate). Small office with windows (like cashiers at...

Non lucrative Spain visa application at NYC’s Spanish consulate (February 2024)

The allure of living in Spain draws many to explore the non lucrative Spain visa, an option for those who wish to reside in...

Applying for my non lucrative Spain visa at Miami’s Spanish consulate

We finally received notice from Miami today that our non lucrative Spain visa was approved!!! https://youtu.be/jgFRSum4jWY Our in person appointment to pick them up is September...

Filipino auxiliar de conversación: My approved Spanish Digital Nomad Visa application...

A Spainguru community member kindly shared this post in the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa Facebook group of Spainguru. Join the group today to discover...

Applying for a non lucrative Spain visa at L.A.’s Spanish consulate

Late March 2023: Started looking for appointments to apply for the non lucrative Spain visa after sending my background check for an apostille... (bad...

First-hand experience: My approved Spanish Digital Nomad Visa application as a...

A Spainguru community member kindly shared his Spanish Digital Nomad Visa application post in the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa Facebook group of Spainguru. Join...

First-hand experience: My approved Spanish Digital Nomad application as a freelancer...

A Spainguru community member kindly shared his Spanish Digital Nomad application post in the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa Facebook group of Spainguru. Join the...

Applying for a non lucrative Spain visa at Hong Kong’s Spanish...

Hong Kong Consulate - non lucrative Spain visa Hi all! Just submitted my non lucrative Spain visa application through the Consulate in Hong Kong. https://youtu.be/IktlkNSeQ84 Background I'm an...

Applying for a non lucrative Spain visa at Manchester’s Spanish consulate

This morning (May 10th 2023) I attended my non lucrative Spain visa appointment at the Manchester Consulate UK, hopefully this will help others when...