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UK S1 Form NLV

📝 S1 Certificate Pre-Registration for the Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)

The Spanish Consulate now accepts the registration confirmation of an S1 certificate from the Spanish Social Security (INSS) as proof of healthcare coverage for the NLV application, eliminating the need for private insurance for those who qualify (typically UK state pensioners).

1. Obtain the S1 Certificate

Eligibility: You must first be eligible for an S1 (usually by receiving a UK State Pension or certain exportable benefits).
Action: Contact the NHS Overseas Healthcare Services (Overseas Business Unit) via telephone interview.
Information Needed: You must provide your planned Spanish address (even if temporary) and your NI number during the process.
Result: You will be sent two physical copies of the S1 certificate in the post.

2. Pre-Register the S1 Online with the Spanish INSS

Since you do not yet have the NLV/residency card (TIE), you must complete a special pre-registration process online while you are still in the UK.

Step	Action	Key Requirements/Notes
A. Prepare Documents	Download and complete the C176 PDF form (“Descargar PDF“).	Fill it out on your computer and save it. You need the PIN number from your S1 and your full Spanish address.
B. Online Submission	Access the INSS portal link and select “Enviar Solicitud.”	Crucial: Must be completed in one sitting (it times out). The site often only works reliably with Google Chrome on a PC with a working webcam.
C. Identity Verification	Complete identity checks, which involve email links and two-factor authentication codes sent to your mobile phone.	The entire process is conducted in Spanish.
D. Passport/Selfie	Use the PC camera to take a photo/video of yourself holding your passport open to the data page.	This step mimics an in-person application and confirms your identity.
E. Upload & Sign	Upload the completed C176 form and digital copies of your passport data pages. Then, digitally sign the screen (e.g., using a mouse or touchscreen).
F. Final Submission	Submit the application. You will receive an email confirmation that the application has been received.

3. Receive Confirmation for Visa Application

Result: Within a few days, you should receive a final email confirming the S1 has been successfully registered with the INSS.
Document: This email will contain a long confirmation code to access and download the official registration confirmation document (PDF).
Use: This final PDF from the INSS is the document you must submit with your NLV application at the Spanish Consulate.

Alternative Option:

Many applicants still choose to purchase private health insurance for the visa application, as it is often a simpler path, and then register their S1 with the INSS in person once they have arrived in Spain and have obtained their TIE/residency card.

here is the official link to the Spanish Social Security (INSS) portal for registering the S1 form.

🔗 Official INSS S1 Registration Link

The correct and official link for registering the S1 form for healthcare coverage in Spain is:

https://prestaciones.seg-social.es/servicio/registrar-formulario-s1-asistencia-sanitaria-espana.html

Key Takeaways for the Process:

Language: The entire process is in Spanish.
Method: You will need to select “Presentar documentos” (Present documents) on the left-hand menu, and then select “Registrar el formulario S1 para la asistencia sanitaria en España” (Register the S1 form for healthcare assistance in Spain).
Authentication: The service is part of the INSS’s electronic office (Sede Electrónica). Although you will usually need a Digital Certificate or Cl@ve system to access most government services, the S1 pre-registration process specifically uses the method described in your original post: identity verification via webcam, email codes, and phone codes (often labeled as the “Sin Certificado/No Certificate” option).
Document: The C176 form (Registro del documento S-1 para cobertura de asistencia sanitaria en España) is the key document you download, fill out, and upload during this online submission.