Ever wondered what will actually happen at your Non-Lucrative Visa Application appointment? An Upsticks client very kindly sent us this comprehensive report of what it’s like to apply for your Non-lucrative visa at the BLS Processing Centre in Edinburgh. “We arrived in Edinburgh with plenty of time for our 1 p.m. appointment and parked in…
In order to live in Spain, UK passport holders need to apply for a Non-Lucrative Visa at a visa processing centre and each centre covers a specific area of the country. If you live in Wales, the Isle of Man or anywhere between Northamptonshire and North Yorkshire, your processing centre is BLS in Manchester. IMPORTANT:…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4gsFufVC_M&t=321s This question is often asked by clients who are going through the application process for a non-lucrative visa (NLV), but it applies to anyone who is looking to live permanently in Spain. 1. Initial NLV Application and Spanish Bank Account: Having a Spanish bank account is not essential for the initial NLV application. The…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ1fwwkaz-8 One of the most frequent questions we receive from our clients who are early retirees is “Can I switch from private healthcare to public healthcare once I am of state pension age in the UK?”´ The answer is yes, absolutely! If you’re of state retiree age in the UK, which is when many qualify…
