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Social Security / Pension Benefit Letters €37/pag. 24–72 Hours
Bank Statements & Brokerage Accounts €37/pag. 24–72 Hours
Criminal Record (FBI / ACRO / State) & Apostille €37/pag. 24–72 Hours
Medical Certificate€37/pag. 24–72 Hours
Marriage or Birth Certificate €37/pag. 24–72 Hours
Letter of Intent / CPA Affidavit€37/pag. 24–72 Hours
Tax Returns (IRS / HMRC) €37/pag. 24–72 Hours
Rush Service (Any Document) €55/pag. Under 12 Hours
Certified Sworn Translations for the Spain Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)
Certified Sworn Translations for the Spain Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)
If you are gathering documents for your Spain Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) and need official translations for your immigration, financial, or retirement records... search no more! I am here to help you.
When applying for a passive income or retirement visa, Spanish consulates are notoriously strict about how foreign documents are presented. Gathering proof of your savings and pensions is only half the battle; the other half is ensuring your application isn't rejected over a formatting or Apostille error. Trust me, I get it.
As an official MAEC-certified Traductor Jurado, I know exactly what Spanish authorities require. I will provide you with the certified, sworn, and legalized translations mandated for a successful Non-Lucrative Visa application. Your relocation paperwork just got a whole lot easier.
Expert NLV Translation Services
Expert NLV Translation Services
I specialize in translating the exact documents retirees and families need to get approved by Spanish consulates worldwide:
Retirement & Pension Records: Social Security benefit letters, pension statements, and 401k/IRA distributions.
Financial Proof: Bank statements, liquid asset portfolios, brokerage accounts, and CPA letters.
Legal Clearances: FBI, ACRO, or state criminal background checks, including the Hague Apostille.
Health Documents: Private Spanish health insurance policies and the required doctor's medical certificates.
Civil Registry: Marriage certificates and birth certificates for dependent family members.
checklist of documents Required for Families with Passive Income
checklist of documents Required for Families with Passive Income
For families relying on investments, trusts, or rental income, the consulate needs undeniable proof of sustained liquidity. In 2026, the financial requirement (based on the IPREM) is generally €28,800/year for the main applicant, plus an additional €7,200/year for each dependent.
Official Forms & Fees
National Visa Application Form: Must be completed, dated, and signed by each applicant (or parents for minors).
Download National Visa Application (PDF) (Link to Washington DC consulate as a primary reference point)
Form EX-01 (Non-Working Residence): The initial temporary residence application form.
Form 790-052 (Residence Permit Fee): The administrative fee form. You must check the box "Autorización inicial de residencia temporal" (box 2.1).
Consular Visa Fee: A money order or cashier's check made out to the Consulate General of Spain (typically around $140 per US citizen, but verify with your specific consulate).
Identification & Civil Registry
Valid Passport: Must be valid for at least 1 year from the planned entry date, with at least two blank pages. Include a photocopy of the biometric page.
Passport Photos: Recent (within 6 months), passport-sized photos with a white background, glued to the application forms.
Proof of US Residence: A valid State ID or Driver's License proving you live within the specific consulate's jurisdiction.
Marriage Certificate: Must be issued within the last 3-6 months, bear the Hague Apostille from the issuing state, and include a Sworn Translation into Spanish.
Birth Certificates for Children: Issued recently, Apostilled, and translated by a Sworn Translator.
Financial Proof (Passive Income)
Proof of Liquid Assets / Brokerage Accounts: The last 3 to 12 months of statements from standard bank accounts, mutual funds, or liquid investment portfolios showing substantial savings.
Proof of Passive Income Sources:
Rental Real Estate: Lease agreements and the last 3 months of bank statements showing the rent deposits.
Dividends/Trusts: Formal letters from a CPA or trust manager confirming the monthly or annual distributions.
Letter of Intent (Affidavit): A translated, notarized letter explaining your professional background, why you are moving to Spain, the address where you will live, and a formal commitment not to work (remotely or locally) while in Spain.
Health & Legal Clearances
FBI Criminal Background Check: For all applicants of legal age, issued within the last 3 to 6 months. Must be Apostilled by the US Department of State and have a Sworn Translation. Local/State police checks are not accepted.
Medical Certificate: A doctor's letter (signed in ink or e-certified, and translated) stating: "This individual does not suffer from any of the diseases that may have serious public health repercussions in accordance with the provisions of the 2005 International Health Regulations."
Private Spanish Health Insurance: A policy from a provider authorized in Spain offering full coverage, zero copayments, and zero waiting periods, valid for 1 year.
Crucial Note on Translations: US applicants frequently face rejection because they use standard translation agencies. Any US public document (FBI checks, vital records) must be translated exclusively by a Traductor Jurado registered on the official Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC) list.
checklist of documents Required for Retirees
checklist of documents Required for Retirees
US consulates favor retirees because government and corporate pensions represent highly stable, guaranteed income. A single retiree must show an income of roughly €28,800/year (€2,400/month) for 2026.
Official Forms & Fees
National Visa Application Form: Completed, dated, and signed.
Form EX-01 (Non-Working Residence): Completed and signed.
Form 790-052 (Residence Permit Fee): Completed online, printed, and signed (Check box 2.1).
Consular Visa Fee: Money order or cashier's check for the exact visa fee (approx. $140 for US citizens).
Identification & Civil Registry
Valid Passport: Original and a photocopy of the biometric page. Must be valid for at least 1 year with two blank pages.
Passport Photo: Recent, passport-sized, white background, glued to the application.
Proof of US Residence: Valid State ID or Driver's License proving jurisdiction.
Marriage Certificate (If applying with a spouse): Issued within the last 3-6 months, Apostilled, and translated by a Sworn Translator.
Financial Proof (Pensions & Retirement)
Social Security Benefit Verification Letter: The official letter from the SSA stating your monthly benefit amount. This document must be Apostilled (which often requires notarization first, depending on the routing) and accompanied by a Sworn Translation.
Pension Statements: Formal, stamped letters from state or private pension funds detailing the guaranteed monthly payout.
Retirement Account Statements (401k / IRA): The last 3 to 6 months of statements. If you are drawing down from these accounts rather than receiving a set pension, include a CPA letter explaining your withdrawal strategy.
Last 3 Months of Bank Statements: Showing the actual deposits of the Social Security or pension funds into your daily checking account.
Termination/Retirement Letter: A letter from your former employer proving you are fully retired, or a notarized affidavit stating you are retired and agree not to work in Spain.
Health & Legal Clearances
FBI Criminal Background Check: Issued within the last 3-6 months, carrying the Federal Hague Apostille from the US Department of State, and a Sworn Translation.
Medical Certificate: A signed, translated doctor's note verifying you do not carry diseases harmful to public health under the 2005 International Health Regulations.
Private Spanish Health Insurance: A 1-year policy from a Spanish provider with no copayments and no waiting periods.
Crucial Note on Translations: US applicants frequently face rejection because they use standard translation agencies. Any US public document (FBI checks, vital records) must be translated exclusively by a Traductor Jurado registered on the official Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC) list.
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