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๐Ÿ“Š NLV Data and a Tracker (2025) Visa Application

Download our Requirements Documents: a Pdf with the documents you need, an Excel sheet to track your progress gathering the documents, for your visa application.

1. Financial Requirements (IPREM)

Field in TrackerFormula / Value (Based on 2025 IPREM of โ‚ฌ7,200/year)Tracker Note / Action Prompt
IPREM Annual Valueโ‚ฌ7,200Reference value for all calculations.
Main Applicant Required (400% IPREM)โ‚ฌ28,800Must be in liquid assets or pension.
Each Dependent Required (100% IPREM)โ‚ฌ7,200Per person (spouse, child, dependent parent).
Proof PeriodLast 6โ€“12 monthsNote: “Consulates often prefer statements covering the last 12 months for proof of stability.”
Key Document NoteNew rules require bank statements showing: Name, Address, Account Number, Balance as of Dec 31st of the previous year, and Average Balance for the previous 12 months.Your unique value-add: This level of detail saves a rejection!

2. Health Insurance Requirements

This section is perfect to clear checklist items.

Field in TrackerRequirement StatusTracker Note / Action Prompt
Policy TermMust cover 12 months, paid upfront.Check expiration date! Must cover the entire first visa year.
Co-PaymentsNo Co-Payments (Sin Copagos).Mandatory. Do not accept a policy with a deductible or co-pay.
Waiting PeriodsNo Waiting Periods (Sin Carencias).Mandatory. Must be effective from day one.
RepatriationRepatriation Coverage IncludedIncreasingly mandatory for 2025/2026. Check the policy details.
ProviderMust be from an insurer authorized to operate in Spain.

3. Document Processing (The Timeline Killer)

These are the items most likely to cause delays, making them the most valuable for a tracker.

DocumentValidity PeriodTracker Note / Action Prompt
Criminal Record CheckCannot be older than 90 days (some sources say 6 months, but 90 days is safer for the consulate).Crucial: Get this document Apostilled and Sworn Translated immediately. Track these two separate steps!
Medical CertificateCannot be older than 90 days (some consulates say 3 months).Must be in Spanish or officially translated.
PassportMust be valid for at least 1 year from the date of application.Check for two blank pages for the visa sticker.
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