10 Reasons Expats Use BCN Life to Obtain a Non-lucrative Visa Spain

March 9, 2020 9:00 AM

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Non-lucrative Visa Spain

Having the opportunity to move to Barcelona is absolutely thrilling, but anyone who's moved knows how stressful it can be. Moving to another country increases the stress level ten-fold: not only is the paperwork and bureaucracy overwhelming, add to that the language barrier. Fortunately, BCN Life is the relocation expert in Barcelona to help smooth the transition for expats as they make their new life here.

1. Native English Speakers

Located in Barcelona with English-speaking clients from all over the world, BCN Life is the only native English-speaking relocation company in Barcelona and Spain that also specializes in visa services.

2. BCN Life Founders Used the Non-lucrative Visa to Move to Spain

Founded by American expats who actually moved to Barcelona themselves with the non-lucrative visa, the relocation experts at BCN Life have both personal and professional experience with the process and are intimately acquainted with the many challenges it can present.

3. Legal Background and Experience

Co-founded by a Harvard Law attorney who specializes in immigration to Barcelona from the US, BCN Life works with the top Spanish immigration law firms to assist you with getting your non-lucrative visa for Spain approved.

4. Non-lucrative Visa Process Is Difficult

Spain’s bureaucracy is famously confusing. Often official online sources provide conflicting information making it difficult to understand which forms you need to complete for the numerous administrative steps involved in the visa application process. Even a small oversight can lead to significant costs and frustrating delays. BCN Life’s experts resolve this for you by providing all of the required documents and coordinating your non-lucrative visa application process for you.

5. Translations

BCN Life helps you get the required documents translated by official Spanish translators, and assists you in filling out all forms in Spanish.

6. Health Insurance

BCN Life helps you obtain private health insurance which is a prerequisite for the non-lucrative visa.

7. Empadronamiento

Once you arrive in Barcelona, BCN Life assists you in getting empadronado (on the municipal register) which is a requirement not only to complete your residency, but also for most administrative procedures, including enrolling your kids in school, buying a car and getting a driver’s license.

8. NIE

To finalize your non-lucrative visa application, BCN Life will take you step by step through the process of obtaining your NIE (número de identidad de extranjero) and TIE (tarjeta de identidad de extranjero). This includes securing the often difficult-to-get appointments, completing all the required forms, making sure you have all the proper documents for each appointment, and personally accompanying you to your appointments.

9. Finding Your Perfect Home

To make Barcelona feel just like home, BCN Life takes the time to learn about you and your family’s needs and desires to find you the perfect home in Barcelona in just the right neighborhood to suit your lifestyle.

10. Finding Happiness

To further facilitate the transition to your new home, BCN Life connects you to its large community of expats in Barcelona—people just like you who once took the plunge and made the move to this beautiful city!

You can learn more about BCN Life Relocation Experts at bcn-life.com, or follow on Facebook @BCNLifeRelocation and Instagram wearebcnlife.

Lia Morse Mashaka, Akida Mashaka.

Akida Mashaka is co-founder and managing director of BCN Life, the leading Barcelona relocation agency for English-speaking expats. Akida is an American Harvard Law trained attorney from Los Angeles, California. He lives in Barcelona with his wife, Lia who is also his business partner, and his two children.