Eligibility: If you legally reside in Delaware, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania, you are eligible to apply for your Spain Non-Lucrative Visa at the New York Consulate. Residents of other states should locate their respective consulate here.
Planning your move to Spain? Start with our complete Spain Non-Lucrative Visa 2026 guide for the latest requirements, financial thresholds, and step-by-step process. Then come back here for New York–specific contact information and firsthand experiences from Spainguru community members.
Dated firsthand experiences from Spainguru community members are further down this page.
New York Consulate — at a glance
Direct submission at the consulateThe New York Consulate processes Non-Lucrative Visa applications directly — appointments are taken at the consulate itself, not through BLS International.
- Jurisdiction Delaware, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania | Not in this list?
- Address 150 East 58th Street, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10155
- Phone +1 (212) 355-4080
- General email cog.nuevayork@maec.es
- Visa section cog.nuevayork.vis@maec.es
- Official website exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/nuevayork
Important — consulate interpretations vary and change. Spain’s consular network operates with significant local discretion. Document requirements, accepted bank statement formats, income interpretations, and acceptable health insurance providers can differ between consulates — and can change without public notice. The information above covers verifiable contact details and the official submission channel. For real-world insight into how this consulate currently operates, see the dated firsthand experiences from Spainguru community members below, and always confirm current requirements directly with the consulate before you apply.
Official Non-Lucrative Visa instructions
Published directly by the consulate — the source of truth for the current document checklist:
Proving residence in the consular district
Merely having an address in one of these states is insufficient. You must verify your residency within the consulate’s jurisdiction by presenting a valid driver’s license or other state-issued ID. Ensure your ID is valid at the time of your appointment; check expiration dates in advance. It’s important to adhere strictly to your consulate’s specific instructions to avoid unnecessary complications.
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The Spain Non-Lucrative Visa 2026 guide walks through IPREM income thresholds, the document checklist, apostille and translation steps, health insurance criteria, the renewal process, tax implications, and how to plan your move and stay in Spain once your visa is approved.
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The firsthand reports on this page are the most valuable thing future applicants can read. If you’ve gone through your appointment — approved, denied, or pending — please share your experience. It takes about 5 minutes and you can stay anonymous.
Share your firsthand experience →Firsthand experiences at the New York Consulate
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