CONSULADO GENERAL DE ESPAÑA

MINISTERIO EN LONDRES
DE ASUNTOS EXTERIORES, UNIÓN EUROPEA
Y COOPERACIÓN

09-05-2023

BLS INTERNATIONAL - LONDON ·

CHECKLIST FOR INVESTOR VISA RIV

This information leaflet has been generated by the Consulate General of Spain in London and is valid for the
visa application in the United Kingdom.
READ IT CAREFULLY AND OBSERVE THE REGULATIONS AS STATED BELOW. FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL
SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION FORM OR TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CAN RESULT IN THE
REJECTION OF THE VISA.

YES NO

1. National visa application form, duly completed, dated and signed.

2. One recent passport size colour photograph, printed in photo paper with white background, full
front, on which the applicant must be bareheaded, without dark glasses or any other item which
may prevent or hinder identification. Veils or head covering are only permitted for religious
reasons; in this case, all facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of
the face must be clearly shown.
Information on the photographic specifications for the photograph to be submitted by applicants
can be found under this link to the relevant ICAO document.
This Consular Section does not accept digital retouching in identity photographs.

3. Valid passport. The original and a photocopy of the page or pages of the passport that contain
biometric data must be submitted. The passport must have a minimum validity period of 1 year
and contain two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted.
APPLICANTS MUST LEAVE THEIR PASSPORTS IN THE CONSULATE DURING VISA
PROCESSING TIME.
UK residence permit. For non British nationals. Photocopy of both sides of the residence card.
Holders of a UK C-visit Visa are not eligible for a national visa.

4. Documents accrediting the investment. Original and a copy of the following documents:

 Investment in unquoted stocks and shares: Declaration of investment made at the Foreign
Investments Registry of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation.
 Investment in quoted stocks: Certificate from the financial intermediary registered at the
National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) or at Banco de España, accrediting that
the interested party has made the investment.
 Investment in public debt: Certificate from the financial entity or from Banco de España
accrediting that the applicant is the sole owner of the investment for a period equal to or
exceeding 5 years.
 Bank deposit: Bank certificate indicating that the applicant is the sole owner of the
investment.
 Investment in real estate: Certificate from the Land Register with up-to-date information
on ownership and encumbrances, issued no more than 90 days earlier, and deed of sale
if the amount of the purchase is not included in the certificate on ownership and
encumbrances.
 Investment in a business project: Favourable report from the relevant Economic and
Commercial Office of this consular district, stating the general interest that will be served
by the business project.

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 In the event of an investment made through a legal person: Favourable report from the
relevant Economic and Commercial Office of this consular district, stating that the
company is not based in a tax haven, and that the investor holds, directly or indirectly,
majority voting rights and the power to appoint or dismiss the majority of the members of
the board of directors.
Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted
together with an official translation into Spanish.

Financial means. Original and a copy of the documents proving sufficient own financial means,
5.
or accrediting a regular source of income for the investor and, where applicable, for the family
members accompanying them. The minimum required amount is equivalent to 400% of Spain's
Public Multiple Effects Income Indicator (IPREM). To this amount must be added 100% of the
IPREM for each family member. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, where
applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.

6 Certificate of criminal record: Applicants of legal age who apply for a visa must submit the
original and a copy of the criminal record certificate(s) issued by his/her country or
countries of residence for the past 2 years. Additionally, the applicant will submit a
responsible declaration confirming the absence of criminal records for the last five years.
This certificate cannot be older than 6 months, unless the certificate itself specifies a
longer validity. For UK Criminal Records submit ACRO Certificate.
These certificates must be:

*Translated into Spanish by a Translator-Interpreter. It is possible to find a translator in the List of

Translators-Interpreters registered in Spain.
*Legalized by the consulate of the issuing country or, in the case of signatory countries to the
Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, hold the Hague Apostille.
Official documents issued by a Member State of the European Union, do not require legalization.

7 Health insurance. Original and a copy of the certificate accrediting the public or private health
insurance contracted with an insurance entity authorized to operate in Spain.

8. Proof of residence in the consular district. The applicant must provide proof of their legal
residence in the consular district or that they are attending classes, in person, in the consular
district. To verify your consular district, please visit the relevant web section of this Consulate.

9. Proof of the representative's identity and capacity. If the applicant is a minor, it will be necessary
to submit copies of the identity document or passport of one of their parents, as well as of the
document constituting proof of kinship. The original documents must be shown when submitting
the application. If the visa application is submitted through a representative, a copy of the
identity document or passport of the representative, and copy of the power of attorney or

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document accrediting representation must be submitted. The original documents must be

shown when submitting the application. Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and,
when necessary, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.

10. Payment of the visa fee. Visa fee payment is compulsory. The fee has to be paid in local currency
when submitting a visa application, and may be subject to changes due to the currency
fluctuations. Please check the list of Consular fees.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS

For each family member accompanying the entrepreneur, the following must be submitted:

- All the required documents specified in sections 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 10. Where applicable, those
specified in 9 also. In the case of minors, the visa application must be signed by one of their parents
or by a duly accredited representative.
- Birth or marriage certificates issued by the civil registry, certificate of registration as an unmarried
couple or any other document proving that the relationship is an unregistered partnership. Foreign
documents must be legalized or apostilled and, when necessary, must be submitted together with
an official translation into Spanish.
- In the case of adult children, documents proving their financial dependence and civil status. Foreign
documents must be legalized or apostilled and, when necessary, must be submitted together with
an official translation into Spanish.
- In the case of relatives in the ascending line, documents proving they are in the investor's care.
Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled and, when necessary, must be submitted together
with an official translation into Spanish.
- These certificates must be:
*Translated into Spanish by a Translator-Interpreter. It is possible to find a translator in the List of
Translators-Interpreters registered in Spain.
*Legalized by the consulates of the issuing country or, in the case of signatory countries to the Hague
Convention of October 5, 1961, hold the Hague Apostille. Official documents issued by a Member
State of the European Union, do not require legalization.
When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents or data,
or a personal interview.

INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANT ON TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE VISA PROCESS
 This Consulate General DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF A VISA
PROCESSING, so no request of information regarding this issue will be answered (neither by phone nor
by email).
 Only complete applications are accepted. Non-submission of required documents may lead to refusal of visa
application. Once the application is submitted, no changes in dates or conditions of travel will be admitted
unless duly justified.
 The visa fee must be paid upon submission and are NON-REFUNDABLE.

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MINISTERIO EN LONDRES
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Y COOPERACIÓN

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 During the processing time the passport is secured in the Consulate General. Passports can only be withdrawn
during this period if a written request, signed by the applicant, is forwarded to the Consulate through BLS. The
passport will be returned via BLS ONLY, within 1 working day. No passports can be withdrawn directly
from the Consulate.
 In any case, according to Spanish regulations, the Consulate General of Spain in London:
- May request any other documents, the appearance of the applicant or a personal interview
- Should resolve all applications within a maximum period of 10 days.
- The visa application process may be closed if, once resolved, it has not been picked up by the applicant within
one month.
 The mere submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.
 Please kindly note that you can choose between the following options in order to have your passport delivered:
- a pre-paid Special Delivery envelope provided by applicant stating applicant’s full name and address
- BLS Guaranteed courier service

NOTICE: This information is intended to serve as a guide for visa applicants. While we try to make it as accurate and
up-to-date as possible, this Consulate General does not assume any legal or other liability for its accuracy and refers
to existing Schengen and national regulations.

SIGNATURES and AGREEMENT

1. For Visa Applicant:
I HAVE READ AND AGREED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS VALID FOR THE VISA APPLICATION AS PER ABOVE.
I HAVE COMPLETED THIS APPLICATION TOGETHER WITH BLS STAFF.
2. For Consulate staff:
APPLICANT HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE ABOVE. THE REMARKS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED TOGETHER WITH APPLICANT.

Name: Checked by:

Applicant BLS staff full name
Signature: Signature:

Date: Date:

PRIVACY POLICY
Please find privacy policy of this Consulate on the website http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Portal/es/Paginas/proteccion.aspx.
In compliance with the regulations of Data Protection, the Consulate performs the processing of your data in order to maintain the
relationship acquired with you. The legitimating basis of the treatment is the maintenance of the relationship and the exercise of
public powers. You can exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion and portability of your data, limitation and opposition to
its treatment, as well as not being subject to decisions based on automated processing of your data with respect to the data
contained in said database, sending an email to the following address: [email protected].

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