Visa

Hi, Hope you are well
My wife and I are looking to move to Spain when we retire,
I've been looking online for visa requirements
I don't understand about the €28,000 yearly income part, does the €28,000 income come from state pension and private pensions or is it saying you need €28,000 in your bank account all the time.
I would be very very grateful for any help regarding visa's
Thanks Mark

The current income requirement is €28,800 annually for the first person and, if a couple, another 25% so €36,000 annual income for a couple.

As I understand it, you will need to be able to continually demonstrate this for each year until you are accepted as permanent residents after 5 years. This must be passive income e.g. pensions, interest, dividends, rent as you are not allowed to work.

It may be that savings can be taken account, but that would be down to the individual circumstances of your case when you apply for the visa. Essentially you must demonstrate that you can support yourself.

It's best to seek specific advice from an immigration lawyer experienced in this area. There are lots of people have done it now so others on here may have a more personal experience to share, especially on the use of savings to meet the financial requirements.

Paul is right all details are correct as of when we applied.and got our NLV
We used Upsticks.es look on their sight it gives you all the information you need. They also do a free telephone consultation to clear things up . Excellent service.

Thanks for your replies, very grateful, would it make any difference of I had an Irish/EU passport.
Thanks again
Mark

Yes because, as members of the EU, Irish passport holders have freedom of movement and don't need a visa to live and work here. Someone else would need to clarify what would apply if you have an EU passport and your wife doesn't though. Your original post implied you had only British passports and needed a visa.

Sorry Paul,
I'm in the process of gathering all the documents to get my Irish / EU passport through descent, shouldn't have any problems getting it though

Hello. If you need help I have found The Expat Center in Donya Peppa near Laguna hotel beside Euromarina house builders and edinas bar.

They are friendly and part of White Doves funerals. Impartle. They can help you out with all things Expats nie, visas, all insurances, Hester, Wills for uk and Spain as well as power of attorney for both countries, Funeral plans which are cheapest in area, family assistance and imparte, which is why I like them. They also make a cup of tea or coffee while your their.

Hope this helps you out.

Thank you for your reply
We are still in UK at the moment,
Have stopped in Doña Pepa a couple of times before, and this is the area where we will be living when we come over
Cheers Mark