What documents needed
The exact list of documents depends on the country of submission, family composition, type of income and the chosen route. Below is a basic document map that Navira personalizes after auditing your situation.
Documents
Personality
Full passport scan
Check the expiration date (at least 1 year), all relevant pages, visas and stamps.
Check the expiration date (at least 1 year), all relevant pages, visas and stamps.
Current status in the country of origin
It is important to confirm your legal presence in the country where you apply through the Consulate (nationality or valid residence permit).
It is important to confirm your legal presence in the country where you apply through the Consulate (nationality or valid residence permit).
Confirmation of the absence of restrictions
It is necessary to confirm the right to leave and the absence of travel restrictions for the chosen route.
It is necessary to confirm the right to leave and the absence of travel restrictions for the chosen route.
EX-01 forms and D visa application form
To submit to the Consulate, properly filled out current forms of the established sample are needed.
To submit to the Consulate, properly filled out current forms of the established sample are needed.
Frequent error
Passport with validity of less than a year, violation of the visa regime or submission of documents in the wrong Consulate.
Passport with validity of less than a year, violation of the visa regime or submission of documents in the wrong Consulate.
It is important to check before submitting
The correctness of the choice of the Consulate, the validity of the certificates, the data in the EX-01 forms and the compliance of the financial track with the law.
The correctness of the choice of the Consulate, the validity of the certificates, the data in the EX-01 forms and the compliance of the financial track with the law.
Documents and status: the main points of control where mistakes cannot be made.
Income
Bank statement for the last 6-12 months
It shows the real stability of savings and a constant balance on accounts, not just yesterday's random balance.
It shows the real stability of savings and a constant balance on accounts, not just yesterday's random balance.
Reasons for Passive Income or Capital
Confirm the origin of your money: long-term lease agreements, documents on the distribution of dividends, certificates of inheritance or sale of assets.
Confirm the origin of your money: long-term lease agreements, documents on the distribution of dividends, certificates of inheritance or sale of assets.
Tax returns
Official certificates (for example, 3-NDFL or their international counterparts) confirm that all taxes were paid on accumulated capital or passive income.
Official certificates (for example, 3-NDFL or their international counterparts) confirm that all taxes were paid on accumulated capital or passive income.
The Legality Chain of Funds
Source of capital → document of payment of taxes → account statement – one of the most reliable ways to confirm the purity of money for the Spanish Consulate.
Source of capital → document of payment of taxes → account statement – one of the most reliable ways to confirm the purity of money for the Spanish Consulate.
Frequent error
Show a large amount in an account that was deposited in cash shortly before filing without a legal and documented source.
Show a large amount in an account that was deposited in cash shortly before filing without a legal and documented source.
How we check
We analyze the purity of the origin of funds, the movement on accounts for the last year, the legality of sources of passive income and the margin of financial strength for the whole family.
We analyze the purity of the origin of funds, the movement on accounts for the last year, the legality of sources of passive income and the margin of financial strength for the whole family.
Financial logic: transparency of sources, legality of origin of money and strict audit of statements.
Work and clients
Declaration of refusal to work
An official notarial or personal statement that you undertake not to engage in employment or business in Spain.
An official notarial or personal statement that you undertake not to engage in employment or business in Spain.
History of ownership of assets
It is important to confirm that your sources of passive income or capital formed long before the filing, and did not arise spontaneously.
It is important to confirm that your sources of passive income or capital formed long before the filing, and did not arise spontaneously.
Description of the structure of passive income
Shows the sources from which your funds are formed (rentals, dividends, royalties) and why they are stable.
Shows the sources from which your funds are formed (rentals, dividends, royalties) and why they are stable.
Confirmation of Capital Autonomy
You need to prove that making money is not tied to your day-to-day work or operational process management.
You need to prove that making money is not tied to your day-to-day work or operational process management.
Frequent error
Providing documents from which the consulate concludes that the applicant continues to actively work remotely for the company or conduct operational business.
Providing documents from which the consulate concludes that the applicant continues to actively work remotely for the company or conduct operational business.
It is important to check before submitting
Complete absence of labor tokens in documents, transparent connection between your assets, tax reports and final bank statements.
Complete absence of labor tokens in documents, transparent connection between your assets, tax reports and final bank statements.
Criteria of financial independence: confirmation of passive income, capital autonomy and lack of employment.
Company
Confirmation of registration of source of income
An extract from the commercial register, company statutory documents (where you are the beneficiary) or statements on commercial real estate will be suitable.
An extract from the commercial register, company statutory documents (where you are the beneficiary) or statements on commercial real estate will be suitable.
Proof of business activity and profitability for more than 1 year
Financial statements of the company, audit reports, tax returns of the legal entity and the history of dividend payment.
Financial statements of the company, audit reports, tax returns of the legal entity and the history of dividend payment.
Company website / Public reporting / Extract from the register
This helps to show the consulate that the business generating you passive income is real, stable and has a market history.
This helps to show the consulate that the business generating you passive income is real, stable and has a market history.
Certificate from the director general or accountant
It is important that documents clearly confirm your status as a shareholder/founder and record the distribution of net profit in your favor.
It is important that documents clearly confirm your status as a shareholder/founder and record the distribution of net profit in your favor.
Frequent error
An attempt to show dividends from a zero company without real turnover, staff and corporate taxes paid.
An attempt to show dividends from a zero company without real turnover, staff and corporate taxes paid.
How we check
We analyze how the business structure generating your income is transparent to the Spanish tax authorities and ready for inspection by the Consulate.
We analyze how the business structure generating your income is transparent to the Spanish tax authorities and ready for inspection by the Consulate.
Revenue confirmation criteria: business transparency, company profitability and official distribution of dividends.
Family package
Spouse and children
Marriage and birth certificates, apostilles and sworn translations in the correct order will be required.
Marriage and birth certificates, apostilles and sworn translations in the correct order will be required.
Dependent family members
For parents or adult dependent children, hard proof of their complete financial and life dependency on you is required.
For parents or adult dependent children, hard proof of their complete financial and life dependency on you is required.
Financial savings per family
Capital on the account is calculated with an addition of €7,200 per year (100% IPREM) for each included family member.
Capital on the account is calculated with an addition of €7,200 per year (100% IPREM) for each included family member.
Frequent error
Submission of family documents without detailed proof of the financial independence of the main applicant to cover the expenses of all relatives at once.
Submission of family documents without detailed proof of the financial independence of the main applicant to cover the expenses of all relatives at once.
It is important to check before submitting
Validity of certificates, confirmation of regular financial support for dependents and accurate calculation of the total amount in the general bank account.
Validity of certificates, confirmation of regular financial support for dependents and accurate calculation of the total amount in the general bank account.
Moving with family: calculation of finances for each, confirmation of dependence and preparation of personal documents.
Insurance
Payments should be carefully checked
If the route requires full coverage, insurance with surcharges for services requires additional verification.
If the route requires full coverage, insurance with surcharges for services requires additional verification.
The policy is not suitable only with reimbursement of expenses
If insurance only works on a after-payment money-back system, this can create risk when filing.
If insurance only works on a after-payment money-back system, this can create risk when filing.
Waiting periods are not suitable
If coverage does not start immediately or is limited to important services, it is better to replace the policy before filing.
If coverage does not start immediately or is limited to important services, it is better to replace the policy before filing.
Travel insurance is not suitable
The travel policy usually does not meet the requirements of No Lucrativa.
The travel policy usually does not meet the requirements of No Lucrativa.
How we check
Analyze coverage, start date, exclusions, certificate format and insurance compliance with your case.
Analyze coverage, start date, exclusions, certificate format and insurance compliance with your case.
Criteria of the policy: selection of the correct coverage, exclusion of surcharges and waiting periods.
Incarceration
Countries of residence
It is important to determine for which countries and periods are required certificates of criminal record.
It is important to determine for which countries and periods are required certificates of criminal record.
Apostille or legalization
Requirements depend on the country of issue of the document and the route of submission.
Requirements depend on the country of issue of the document and the route of submission.
Sworn translation
A simple translation is often not enough, even if the text of the document is clear.
A simple translation is often not enough, even if the text of the document is clear.
Frequent error
The certificate has expired or there is no necessary legalization of the document.
The certificate has expired or there is no necessary legalization of the document.
How we check
Verify the expiration dates, countries, format of registration and compliance of the document with your submission route.
Verify the expiration dates, countries, format of registration and compliance of the document with your submission route.
Clean history: control of the geography of residence, validity of certificates and legalization requirements.
Translations and apostilles
First apostille or legalization
In many cases, the document is first translated into an internationally recognized format.
In many cases, the document is first translated into an internationally recognized format.
Then sworn translation
The Spanish procedure often requires a sworn translation rather than a regular translator.
The Spanish procedure often requires a sworn translation rather than a regular translator.
Uniformity of names and dates
In the entire package of documents, the names, surnames, addresses and amounts must match.
In the entire package of documents, the names, surnames, addresses and amounts must match.
Frequent error
Translate the document to apostille, allow discrepancies in the data or submit the translation in an inappropriate format.
Translate the document to apostille, allow discrepancies in the data or submit the translation in an inappropriate format.
How we check
We check the procedure for legalization, the integrity of the package of documents and the uniform format of all data.
We check the procedure for legalization, the integrity of the package of documents and the uniform format of all data.
Legal purity: strict order of registration, sworn translation and reconciliation of each letter in the names.
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Consulate of Spain in the country of origin
Applying for a primary residence permit takes place exclusively in person by prior appointment at the consulate of the country of your citizenship or permanent residence permit.
Applying for a primary residence permit takes place exclusively in person by prior appointment at the consulate of the country of your citizenship or permanent residence permit.
Form EX-01 and duty 790-052
It is important to fill out the state form EX-01 correctly, pay the consular fee and the fee 790 (code 052), attaching receipts to the package.
It is important to fill out the state form EX-01 correctly, pay the consular fee and the fee 790 (code 052), attaching receipts to the package.
Personal presence of the applicant
Unlike online filings, the submission of documents and interviews to the consulate must be in person (all adult family members).
Unlike online filings, the submission of documents and interviews to the consulate must be in person (all adult family members).
Monitoring of visa status
The decision is monitored by the registration number on the official website of the consulate or by obtaining an original passport with a visa.
The decision is monitored by the registration number on the official website of the consulate or by obtaining an original passport with a visa.
Frequent error
Even a strong financial case will be rejected if documents are sent by mail without a record, consular districts are confused, or an interview invitation is missed.
Even a strong financial case will be rejected if documents are sent by mail without a record, consular districts are confused, or an interview invitation is missed.
It is important to check before submitting
The correctness of choosing a consulate according to your residence permit, the relevance of EX-01 forms, payment of fees in local currency and readiness for consul questions.
The correctness of choosing a consulate according to your residence permit, the relevance of EX-01 forms, payment of fees in local currency and readiness for consul questions.
Technical stage: sending through the official portal, payment of fees and control of notifications.
After obtaining approval
Opening a bank account and housing preparation
Unlike other programs, for No Lucrativa, selecting a Spanish bank, transferring capital and renting or buying a home is often necessary before a visit to the Consulate.
Unlike other programs, for No Lucrativa, selecting a Spanish bank, transferring capital and renting or buying a home is often necessary before a visit to the Consulate.
Schools and kindergartens
If you are moving with your family, it is important to think ahead of time about placing children in local schools or kindergartens - confirming a child's pre-registration also strengthens the case.
If you are moving with your family, it is important to think ahead of time about placing children in local schools or kindergartens - confirming a child's pre-registration also strengthens the case.
Tax residency and planning
Since you are required to spend more than 183 days in the country, you will automatically become a tax resident of Spain. It is important to understand the taxes on your worldwide passive income.
Since you are required to spend more than 183 days in the country, you will automatically become a tax resident of Spain. It is important to understand the taxes on your worldwide passive income.
Declaration of assets without the right to work
In your first year of residency, you are not allowed to register for self-employment (Autónomo). Your main task is to properly submit annual reports on foreign accounts and property.
In your first year of residency, you are not allowed to register for self-employment (Autónomo). Your main task is to properly submit annual reports on foreign accounts and property.
Legal extension of status
After a year, this residence permit can be extended for another 2 years (and then for another 2), if you keep the necessary balance in your accounts and prove permanent residence in Spain.
After a year, this residence permit can be extended for another 2 years (and then for another 2), if you keep the necessary balance in your accounts and prove permanent residence in Spain.
How do we work
We help you get through the move without unnecessary stress: from creating an impeccable financial legend for the Consulate to fully adapting and organizing your family life in Spain.
We help you get through the move without unnecessary stress: from creating an impeccable financial legend for the Consulate to fully adapting and organizing your family life in Spain.
Soft Adaptation: From Account Opening and Rental Housing to Taxes and Integration in Spain.
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Financially independent
Residence permit for financially independent applicants
Full support
Residence permit for financially independent applicants from €2,000
For applicants with passive income or savings. No need to work in Spain.
What's important to the client
- Language knowledge: not required
- Family: spouse and children under 18 years of age
Validity period
1 year
Receipt period
6 months
Fee
from €2,000
*External costs are paid separately: duties, translations, apostilles, insurance, notary, TIE and post-service.
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