Visa to reside in Spain without carrying out any gainful (work or professional)
activity, provided that the applicant has sufficient and guaranteed means to live
on. This visa does not constitute a work permit.
The following family members may also obtain the visa:
- The spouse or unmarried partner.
- Dependent children and dependent relatives in the ascending line who form part
of the family unit.
Procedure
This Consular Office is competent to accept visa applications from individuals
residing in the consular district.
All non-working residence visas require the obtainment of an initial residence
permit, which is processed at the same time as the visa application.
- Who can apply for a visa: Visa applications must be submitted in person
by the applicant, or by one of their parents if the applicant is a minor.
The Consular Office will also provide a copy of the application form (form
EX-01) and, where applicable, of the receipt of payment of the fee (form
790-52).
- Rectifying the application: The Consular Office may ask the applicant to
submit any missing documents, or to provide additional documents or data that
are necessary for a decision regarding the application. The applicant may also
be called in for a personal interview.
- Decision period: The legal period for reaching a decision is of 3 months
from the day after the application submission date, but this period may be
extended if an interview or additional documents are requested.
- Collecting the visa: The visa must be collected in person by the
applicant or by their legal representative (if the applicant is a minor) within
a maximum period of 1 month, counted as of the day after the date on which the
favorable decision is notified. The Consular Office will inform the applicant
regarding the procedure for the return of the passport and any other original
documentation.
- Refusal of the residence permit or visa: Refusals of the residence permit
or visa will always be notified in writing, setting forth the grounds on which
the decision adopted was based.
- Appeals: If a residence permit or visa is refused, the applicant may
submit an appeal for reconsideration to this Consular Office within 1 month of
the day following the date on which notification of the refusal is received. An
application for judicial review may also be filed with the High Court of Justice
of Madrid within the 2-month period beginning the day after the date on which
the applicant receives notification of the refusal of the visa or residence
permit or of the dismissal of the reconsideration appeal.
- Validity period of the visa: The visa will be valid for 90 days. Once in
Spain, a Foreigner Identity Card must be applied for within a period of 1 month
from the applicant's entry into Spain, at the Foreign Nationals' Office or the
corresponding Police Station.
Visa fee and Service charge are as follows:-
| Age |
Visa Fees in Euro |
| Adults above 12 years |
90 Euro |
| Children between 6-12 years |
90 Euro |
| Under 6 years old |
90 Euro |
| Service Fee |
16.9 Euro |
- The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice'
Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements
Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 3 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used
previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:
- Taken against a white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
- Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
- Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
- Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such
items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
- Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.
Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your
application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the center.
