New system of a residency . New Rules

Hi all if there is i would like to know as my lawyer said not to apply at 

Hi, how is every one keeping? Please help me find a job for a music duo. Thank you 

Yes you are required to apply to the Spanish embassy initially for a non lucrative Visa and be able to meet the income and healthcare requirements. 

To achieve residency you will need to prove that you have full healthcare paid for a full year and meet the income requirements which are around €33,000 per annum for a couple. (Money in a savings account may be accepted) Other documents will also be required. 

Steve 

Thanks . Are you going through the process at the moment ? 

No, I've lived here in Benidorm for 7 years. 

Steve 

Hi Andycolleen,

Did you see this in the 'Spain Tips and Guides' section - although it's for Costa Almeria, the process for the visa should at least be the same in the UK, albeit there may be regional differences for the second stage, permit application in Spain:

Non Lucrative Visa

Also, Steve1686, one of the members in Costa Blanca region helpfully wrote up a note of his own experience: 

Non Lucrative Visa - Lawyer or DIY?

Kind regards,

Kim

Hi, thank you so much for the information. If we're sponsored by a couple living in Spain. How will that be? Do we have to pay tax and also do they have to pay tax because we're living with them? Would appreciate a reply. Thank you so much. 

You can't be sponsored by anyone. You have to make an application to reside permanently in Spain. If you have a job offer you can apply for a work Visa. Living in the household of friends or relatives in Spain doesn't give you any rights or advantages to Residency.

Hi we did ask but our lawyer said not yet ,?? so thinking about it