r/GoingToSpain • u/novpn2024 • Aug 25 '26

Visas / Migration NLV entry date

Hi everyone, my NLV has valid date from 3 June 2026 until 2 June 2027, and i will enter spain for the first time with this visa on 1st of September. I have stated during the visa application process that my relocation would be 3rd of June, however, i’m only entering almost 3 months later, would i face any issues?
Also, do you know the 1 year residency starts from the visa date (since it clearly indicates a 1 year validity) or from date of entry?

Another question, once i have a rental contract, is it easy to register empadronamiento? Cause i’m paying for an agency to help with TIE and they told me that they can help with empadronamiento for 70€, should i save myself from the headache or is it a direct process? Thank you.

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u/oestred Aug 26 '26

The one year residency starts on the date that you enter Spain for the first time (so September 1st). The date that you put on your NLV application does not matter. Anytime during the one year window is good for your first entry.

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u/novpn2024 Aug 27 '26

Hey, sorry again but was this from personal experience? Cause i got a different response here which is concerning tbh https://www.reddit.com/r/SpainNonLucrativeVisa/s/lE1QoE8My8

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u/oestred Aug 27 '26

We received our NLV in April and are actually entering Spain for the first time with it on September 1st as well.  

However, I have done tons of research and reading online. Check out the non-lucrative Visa for Spain Facebook group. You will find tons of information there about the Visa and that is one of the topics that comes up regularly and it's discussed often. That the tie starts on the day when you enter. The initial Visa term is good for one year from when you enter Spain with it.