When can I apply?
During the two months before your residence permit expires. It can also be submitted up to three months after expiry, but filing late may lead to an administrative sanction. It is best not to wait until the last day.
What are the requirements?
The main requirements are:
Sufficient financial means for the new period: generally 400% of the IPREM for the holder, plus 100% for each dependent family member, multiplied by the number of months of the permit.
Valid health insurance in Spain.
Having lived in Spain for more than 183 days in the year.
If you have school-age children, proof of their enrolment.
No criminal record that would prevent the renewal.
Not sure whether your funds or your insurance will be accepted? It is the first thing to check: we review your case before you file.
Where applications usually go wrong
Spending more than half of the year outside Spain: it prevents the renewal.
Health insurance with co-payments or waiting periods, or from an insurer not authorised in Spain.
Missing the deadline.
After you file
The immigration office has three months to decide and, if it does not reply, the renewal is deemed granted. The renewal lasts two years.
Need to renew your non-lucrative residence permit?
At Díaz Extranjería we review your documents, check that you meet the requirements and handle the renewal from Spain. Tell us about your case and we will contact you today.
More on the requirements: non-lucrative residence permit.