Spain Non-Lucrative Residency Visa (1 year, renewable)for ๐ฉ๐ฟ Algerian citizens travelling to ๐ช๐ธ Spain
Algerian citizens are required to obtain a Spain Non-Lucrative Residency Visa (1 year, renewable) before travelling to Spain. You must submit a formal application at the Spain embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
๐Required Documents8
- โProof of financial means
400% of IPREM (about โฌ28,800/year) plus 100% IPREM (~โฌ7,200) per dependant โ Bank statements, pension or investment income.
- โProof of residence in the consular district (padrรณn, lease or utility bill)
- โNational (Type D) non-lucrative visa application form
- โPrivate health insurance with full coverage in Spain and no co-payments
From an insurer authorised in Spain.
- โRecent passport-size photographs (white background)
- โValid passport with two blank pages, plus copies of all stamped pages
- โMedical certificate stating no diseases of public-health concern (IHR 2005)
- โCriminal record certificate from countries of residence in the last 5 years, apostilled and translated
โน๏ธWhat to Expect
To apply for a Spain Non-Lucrative Residency Visa (1 year, renewable), book an appointment at the nearest Spain embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 60 days. The government fee is EUR 80.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Spain embassy or official government website before booking travel.
๐Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- โVisa fee payment receipt
Fee varies by nationality on a reciprocity basis. (if applicable)
๐Why Algerian passport holders need a visa for Spain
Algerian citizens require a visa to enter Spain based on the current immigration requirements set by Spain's government. Algerian passport holders must apply through the Spain embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
โ ๏ธCommon Reasons Spain Non-Lucrative Residency Visa (1 year, renewable) Applications Are Refused6
- !Insufficient proof of stable, sufficient passive financial means (the required multiple of the IPREM for the applicant and each dependant) to live in Spain without working.
- !Any indication of an intention to work โ the Non-Lucrative Visa strictly prohibits economic or professional activity in Spain.
- !No full private health insurance with a Spanish authorised insurer (with no co-payments), or an inadequate policy.
- !Missing or invalid criminal-record certificate, or a required medical certificate.
- !An incomplete or inconsistent file, or a passport with insufficient validity.
- !A relevant criminal record, a prior overstay or immigration ban, or false statements or forged documents.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational โ always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 ยท Source: official government portal
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