Non Lucrative Residence Permit
Hi,
I'm from Brazil, residing in Brazil.
By the Spanish Embassy website in Brazil the requirements for a Non Lucrative Residence Permit is relatively simple: they ask for medical clearance, police clearance and financial resources.
I've tried get more information but was fruitless. The embassy personnel told me to follow the web site.
I'm confused because I have seen different posts with other requirements.
I'm ready to move forward, but I want to be sure when submitting my documents.
I have s many questions, as follow:
- When I apply, that includes my wife and two children?
- What kind of financial proof? Bank statements? Property deeds?
- Born in Brazil, makes me eligible to the "two years residence" in order to get the citizenship?
- After one year of Non Lucrative Residence Permit, can I change my status to an Worker Permit that also leads to citizenship?
All the information and guidance will be very much appreciated.
Non Lucrative Residence Permit
Hello Gio,
First of all I would like to remind you that the Non Lucrative residence permit is aimed for those individuals that are in a comfortable financial status and are considered to be wealthy people, or are otherwise retired receiving high benefits form his/her country. They must prove before the immigration authorities that they are able to reside in Spain without having to conduct any economic activity to earn for a living. Therefore, the main requirements are related to the justification of their income, how they will manage to obtain funds in a regular basis without the need to work and where they are going to live. Generally, they expect you to already own a property in Spain.
In response to your queries:
- When I apply, that includes my wife and two children? Yes, you can include them ,and file a single application for each of them. You will have to credit you have an adequate dwelling for them, that you have financial means to support them, and if the children are in schooling age you will need to get a schooling plan for them and include in their applications.
- What kind of financial proof? Bank statements? Property deeds? All of these are suitable, as well as further documents that may credit your income. Each personal situation is different, and for that reason , to hire the services of a solicitior specialized in Immigration services is very convenient, so he can study your situation and advice on those documents that should be submitted.
- Born in Brazil, makes me eligible to the "two years residence" in order to get the citizenship? All citizens from latin american countries can apply for citizenship after a two year period of legal residency in Spain.
- After one year of Non Lucrative Residence Permit, can I change my status to an Worker Permit that also leads to citizenship? Yes, you can apply for a salaried or self employed work permit after the first year of legal residence. You would be applying for a modification of your permit.
Regards,
Non Lucrative Residence Permit
Hello Gio,
The fact that your son was born in USA does not affect the process in any sense.
As per your explanations related to your income you seem to comply with the requirements, however, the Spanish authorities will also need to have documented evidence that proves you will still be receiving regular income from out of Spain without the need for you to realize any economic activity in Spain.
There are various websites where you can find useful information on the Spanish School system, though for specific information you should check once you had decided on the province in which you would settle.
My advice is that you contact a Spanish lawyer specilaized in Immigration to take care of your needs and assemble the application package once you have decided to settle in Spain and, as you say, make an "exploratory" trip to Spain in order to get to know the country, find a house and a school for your children.
The Costa del Sol is a very attractive area to settle and offers a very cosmopolitan environment where most foreign individuals find a confortable and pleasant place to live.
Our firm is located on the Costa del Sol, so please feel free to contact us during your visit if you need legal advice related to this specific type of Residence permit.
Best Regards,