Short answer
Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) requires public or private health insurance contracted with an insurance entity authorized to operate in Spain, valid for one year, covering the risks insured by Spain’s public health system with no deductible, no copayment, no waiting period, and no coverage limit. Travel insurance with medical assistance is explicitly not accepted (Source: ES_NLV_LA_EXTERIORES_2026, Required documents, item 8; verified 2026-06-08).
Key findings at a glance
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Route | Spain NLV (Consulate, Los Angeles) |
| Authority | Consulate General of Spain in Los Angeles |
| Evidence verified | 2026-06-08 |
| Snapshot | 2026-06-08 |
| Modeled rules | Mandatory; authorized in Spain; public-health-risk cover; comprehensive; unlimited; no deductible; no copayment; no waiting period; travel insurance not accepted |
What the authority requires
- Health insurance is mandatory for the visa. (Source:
ES_NLV_LA_EXTERIORES_2026, item 8; verified 2026-06-08) - The insurer must be authorized to operate in Spain. (Source:
ES_NLV_LA_EXTERIORES_2026, item 8; verified 2026-06-08) - The policy must cover the risks insured by Spain’s public health system. (Source:
ES_NLV_LA_EXTERIORES_2026, item 8; verified 2026-06-08) - Coverage must carry no deductible, no copayment, no waiting period, and no coverage limit. (Source:
ES_NLV_LA_EXTERIORES_2026, item 8; verified 2026-06-08) - Travel insurance with medical assistance coverage is not accepted. (Source:
ES_NLV_LA_EXTERIORES_2026, item 8 note; verified 2026-06-08)
Normalized requirements table:
| Requirement | Source URL | Locator | Verified date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance is mandatory | https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/losangeles/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-residencia-no-lucrativa.aspx | item 8 | 2026-06-08 |
| Insurer authorized in Spain | https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/losangeles/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-residencia-no-lucrativa.aspx | item 8 | 2026-06-08 |
| Covers public health system risks | https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/losangeles/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-residencia-no-lucrativa.aspx | item 8 | 2026-06-08 |
| No deductible / copayment / waiting period / limit | https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/losangeles/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-residencia-no-lucrativa.aspx | item 8 | 2026-06-08 |
| Travel insurance not accepted | https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/losangeles/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-residencia-no-lucrativa.aspx | item 8 note | 2026-06-08 |
Verified requirements (PASS/FAIL/UNKNOWN)
| Requirement | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance is mandatory | PASS | Consulate checklist, item 8 |
| Insurer authorized in Spain | PASS | Consulate checklist, item 8 |
| Covers public health system risks | PASS | Consulate checklist, item 8 |
| No deductible / copayment / waiting period | PASS | Consulate checklist, item 8 |
| Travel insurance not accepted | PASS | Consulate checklist, item 8 note |
How we evaluate
The checker compares each modeled requirement against product evidence. A product is GREEN only when its documented terms satisfy every requirement; a conflict (for example a waiting period, a deductible, or a travel-only policy) produces RED; and absent evidence produces UNKNOWN rather than a guess. See /methodology/ for the full logic and the UNKNOWN > Wrong principle.
Proof package checklist
- An insurance certificate from an insurer authorized to operate in Spain, valid for one year.
- Policy text that explicitly states no deductible, no copayment, no waiting period, and no coverage limit.
- Confirmation that the cover matches the risks insured by Spain’s public health system, not travel-only medical assistance.
Common rejection traps
- Submitting a travel insurance policy: the consulate states these are not accepted for this route.
- A policy with a waiting period (carencia) before benefits start, which conflicts with the no-waiting-period rule.
- A policy with a deductible or copayment, or with an annual coverage cap.
FAQ
Q: Is health insurance mandatory for the Spain Non-Lucrative Visa?
A: Yes. The Consulate General of Spain lists health insurance from an entity authorized to operate in Spain among the required documents (Source: ES_NLV_LA_EXTERIORES_2026, item 8; verified 2026-06-08).
Q: Is travel insurance accepted? A: No. The consulate states that travel insurances with medical assistance coverage will not be accepted, so travel-type products show RED in the checker.
Q: Are deductibles, co-payments, or waiting periods allowed? A: No. The consulate requires coverage with no deductible, no copayment, no waiting period, and no coverage limit.
Check in the engine
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Open Compliance CheckerRelated reading
- Spain Non-Lucrative Visa requirements (route page)
- Spain DNV insurance requirements
- Digital nomad insurance in Europe
- How to read compliance results
Where to find compliant insurance for the Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
In the current snapshot, the products that show GREEN for this route are ASISA Health Residents and Feather Expat Health Insurance, because their documented terms (authorized in Spain, no deductible, no copayment, no waiting period, unlimited cover) satisfy every modeled requirement. Other Spanish health policies in the checker (DKV Visado, Sanitas Mas Salud) show RED because their documented waiting periods conflict with the no-waiting-period rule, and worldwide travel products show RED because travel insurance is not accepted for this route.
- ASISA Health Residents — official (non-affiliate) link. We do not earn a commission.
- Feather Expat Health Insurance — a health policy from an insurer registered in Spain (DGSFP), documenting unlimited cover, no co-payments or deductibles, and no waiting periods. Paid link; we may earn a commission if you purchase through it.
Use the compliance checker to see the current GREEN products for this route before you buy.
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Last updated: 2026-06-08
Evidence log
- Source: ES_NLV_LA_EXTERIORES_2026
- Source: FEATHER_SPAIN_NLV_2026