This site is built by the team behind Spainguru — the largest English-speaking community for people moving to Spain. We created spainnonlucrativevisa.com because the Non-Lucrative Visa is one of the most-asked-about topics in our community, and there was no single, reliable, up-to-date resource covering everything applicants need to know.
Why Trust This Guide?
We are not a law firm and we do not process visa applications. What we are is a community of over 150,000 people who are going through — or have already been through — the exact process you are researching right now. That gives us something no law firm website can offer: real, aggregated experience from thousands of actual applicants across every Spanish consulate in the world.
Spainguru by the Numbers
150,000+ community members across our Facebook groups, making us the largest English-speaking Spain relocation community worldwide.
300+ five-star Trustpilot reviews from people we have helped navigate the move to Spain.
9,000+ YouTube subscribers with weekly video content covering visa updates, life in Spain, and step-by-step guides.
7 live webinars every month where community members ask questions and get answers from experienced expats and vetted professionals.
Thousands of successful NLV applications supported through our community, lawyer referrals, and partner services.
About Bruno Bianchi
Spainguru was founded by Bruno Bianchi, who went through the relocation process himself and experienced firsthand how confusing and fragmented the information was. Bruno built Spainguru to be the resource he wished had existed when he started his own journey to Spain. Today, the community helps people at every stage — from initial research to post-arrival settling in.
Our Approach to Content
Every page on this site is researched against official Spanish government sources, cross-referenced with real applicant experiences from our community, and regularly updated as requirements change. We clearly distinguish between official requirements and practical advice based on community experience. When consulate requirements differ (and they often do), we note those differences.
We partner with vetted immigration lawyers and health insurance providers who serve our community. These partnerships are always transparently disclosed — see our Affiliate Disclosure for details. Our editorial content is never influenced by these partnerships.
Our Ecosystem
This site is part of a broader network of resources built for people moving to Spain:
spainnonlucrativevisa.com (this site) — Your complete guide to the Spain Non-Lucrative Visa, from requirements to renewal.
spainguru.es — The main Spainguru website with guides on every type of Spanish visa, residency, and life in Spain.
healthinsuranceforspanishvisas.com — Detailed comparisons of health insurance plans that meet Spanish visa requirements, with plan-by-plan breakdowns of coverage, cost, and compliance.
Spainguru community — Our Facebook groups, YouTube channel, monthly webinars, and member resources for every aspect of life in Spain.
Get in Touch
Have a question, correction, or suggestion? We welcome feedback. Contact us at hello@spainnonlucrativevisa.com or join our community to connect with thousands of people on the same journey.