Spain Non-Lucrative Residency Visa (1 year, renewable)for 🇲🇽 Mexican citizens travelling to 🇪🇸 Spain

📋Required Documents8

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  Proof of financial means

  400% of IPREM (about €28,800/year) plus 100% IPREM (~€7,200) per dependant — Bank statements, pension or investment income.

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  Proof of residence in the consular district (padrón, lease or utility bill)
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  National (Type D) non-lucrative visa application form
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  Private health insurance with full coverage in Spain and no co-payments

  From an insurer authorised in Spain.

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  Recent passport-size photographs (white background)
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  Valid passport with two blank pages, plus copies of all stamped pages
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  Medical certificate stating no diseases of public-health concern (IHR 2005)
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  Criminal record certificate from countries of residence in the last 5 years, apostilled and translated

ℹ️What 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.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Visa fee payment receipt

  Fee varies by nationality on a reciprocity basis. (if applicable)

🌐Why Mexican passport holders need a visa for Spain

Mexican citizens require a visa to enter Spain based on the current immigration requirements set by Spain's government. Mexican 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.

⚠️Common Reasons Spain Non-Lucrative Residency Visa (1 year, renewable) Applications Are Refused6

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  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.
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  Any indication of an intention to work — the Non-Lucrative Visa strictly prohibits economic or professional activity in Spain.
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  No full private health insurance with a Spanish authorised insurer (with no co-payments), or an inadequate policy.
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  Missing or invalid criminal-record certificate, or a required medical certificate.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent file, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  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 — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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