1. Submission Time Requirements
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Earliest Submission Time | 60 days before NIE expiration |
| Latest Submission Time | Within 90 days after NIE expiration |
Financial Requirements Explained
- The non-lucrative visa renewal is for a 2-year period.
- One year requires 4 times the IPREM, so two years require 8 times.
- For each additional family member, add 1 time the IPREM for one year, and 2 times for two years.
For example, using the official 2025 figures:
IPREM = €7,200 / year
👉 Funds required for a family of three:
7,200 × 12 = €86,400
2. Important Notes (Must Read)
- It is recommended to use a collective residence certificate (Empadronamiento colectivo). How to apply for a “Collective Residence Certificate” online
- The insurance certificate must cover the entire residency period. Health insurance must not be interrupted during the residency period.
- All documents are recommended to be issued within the last 3 months.
- Similar documents can be merged into a single PDF.
- The size of a single file is recommended to be no more than 6MB.
- It is recommended that adults submit their applications separately using their own digital certificates; otherwise, an authorization letter must be submitted.
3. Fee Payment (Tasa 790-052)
Payment link:
https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/tasa052
It is recommended to choose online payment:
Acceder a pagar y enviar la liquidación de la tasa 052 a través de Internet
⚠️ After payment, be sure to save the payment receipt PDF, as it must be uploaded later.
4. Submission Platform (Mercurio)
Portal link:
https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/pagina/index/directorio/mercurio2
5. Core Rules (Please Remember)
- One application per person: a family of three = 3 EX01 applications.
- Minors must have their application submitted by a legal guardian.
- An adult spouse can submit on behalf of the other, but it is recommended to provide an authorization letter.
6. Standard Online Submission Process
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Individual access (CONTINUAR INDIVIDUAL) |
| 2 | Select digital certificate (It is recommended that spouses submit separately; an authorization letter is required for submission by proxy). |
| 3 | Select “Continuar presentación”, then search and select “existente”. |
| 4 | Select “Presentar renovación / Obtener resguardo renovación” or “Presentar nueva solicitud”. The former requires filling out less information. Then select your province. |
| 5 | Fill out the form. |
| 6 | Choose to submit electronically. |
| 7 | Upload documents. |
| 8 | Sign using AutoFirma. |
| 9 | Successfully generate an expediente (case file number). |
📌 If there are errors in the documents, you can submit additional documents after obtaining the expediente via Aportar documentos a expedientes.
7. Main Applicant’s Documents (Adult)
| Document | Description | File Naming Example | Category Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | Full scan of every page (including blank pages) | Pasaporte_SOLICITANTE.pdf | TODOS LOS SUPUESTOS - Copia completa del pasaporte, título de viaje o cédula de inscripción completo |
| Bank Balance Certificate | Certificate issued by the bank showing the account holder and balance | Certificado_Bancario_Saldo_SOLICITANTE.pdf | TODOS LOS SUPUESTOS - Documentación que acredite disponibilidad de recursos económicos. |
| Six-Month Bank Statement | Statements for the last 6 months | Movimiento_Cuenta_Bancaria_SOLICITANTE.pdf | Otros documentos que desee aportar：Extracto bancario adicional para acreditar medios económicos |
| Average Balance (if available) | Average balance for the last 6 months | Certificado_Saldo_Medio_6_Meses_SOLICITANTE.pdf | Otros documentos que desee aportar：Extracto bancario adicional para acreditar medios económicos |
| NIE Card | Scan of front and back | NIE_SOLICITANTE.pdf | TODOS LOS SUPUESTOS - Otra documentación. |
| Health Insurance | Previous insurance covering the residency period + new annual insurance | Seguro_Medico_SOLICITANTE.pdf | AUTORIZACIÓN DE RESIDENCIA INDEPENDIENTE - Seguro publico o privado de enfermedad. |
| Residence Certificate (Empadronamiento) | Collective residence certificate issued within the last 3 months | Certificado_Empadronamiento_Colectivo.pdf | Otros documentos que desee aportar：EMPADRONAMIENTO COLECTIVO QUE ACREDITA EL DOMICILIO HABITUAL Y LA CONVIVENCIA FAMILIA |
| Property / Rental | Nota Simple or rental contract | Nota_Simple_Vivienda.pdf / Contrato_Alquiler_Vivienda.pdf | Otros documentos que desee aportar：DOCUMENTO ACREDITATIVO DE LA PROPIEDAD DE LA VIVIENDA HABITUAL EN ESPAÑA |
| Tasa 790-052 | Payment receipt | Tasa_790_052_SOLICITANTE.pdf | Otros documentos que desee aportar：BUSQUEDA DE EMPLEO TASA MOD 790 052 |
| Property Tax (IBI) (if applicable) | Proof of property tax payment | IBI_Vivienda.pdf | Otros documentos que desee aportar：JUSTIFICANTE DEL PAGO DEL IMPUESTO DE LA VIVIENDA EN ESPAÑA |
8. Dependent Applicant (Spouse, Adult)
The documents are mostly the same as the main applicant’s. Duplicates do not need to be re-uploaded. Pay special attention to the following:
| Document | Description | Filename | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage Certificate | Double certified / Apostilled | Certificado_de_Matrimonio_APOSTILLADO.pdf | TODOS LOS SUPUESTOS - Acreditación del vínculo familiar |
| Authorization Letter (Recommended) | Authorizes the main applicant to submit on their behalf | Autorizacion_Representacion_CONYUGE.pdf | Otros documentos que desee aportar：Documentación que acredite la representación voluntaria |
📌 Note: The system allows submission using a spouse’s digital certificate, but in practice, it is recommended to include an authorization letter to significantly reduce the chance of being asked to provide additional documents.
9. Minor (Child)
Key Points for Filling Out the Form
- Check: “Sí hijas/os a cargo en edad de escolarización”
- Fill in: REPRESENTANTE LEGAL (Father / Mother + NIE)
Document Checklist for Minors
The documents are mostly the same as the main applicant’s. Duplicates do not need to be re-uploaded. If only one parent is applying with the child, a travel consent letter from the other parent is required. Pay special attention to the following:
| Document | Description | Filename | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | Double certified / Apostilled | Certificado_de_Nacimiento_MENOR_APOSTILLADO.pdf | TODOS LOS SUPUESTOS - Acreditación del vínculo familiar |
| School Enrollment Certificate | Issued by the school | Certificado_Escolaridad_MENOR.pdf | Otros documentos que desee aportar：Informe de escolarización de los menores a cargo |
10. Note on “Custom Categories” (Important)
When a suitable category cannot be found in the system:
| Item | Selection |
|---|---|
| Category | Otros documentos que desee aportar |
| Description | Custom description in Spanish |
Applicable for:
- Authorization Letter
- Property Tax (IBI)
- Nota Simple
- Supplementary bank documents
11. How to Confirm Successful Submission
Within 2–3 business days after submission, you should see:
- Tipo Asiento：Entrada
- Tipo：EX01
- Número de expediente
12. A Mandatory Step After Submission
Register for electronic notifications (otherwise, you will not receive requests for additional documents or the final decision):
Authorization Letter Template
AUTORIZACIÓN DE REPRESENTACIÓN
D./Dña. [NOMBRE Y APELLIDOS DEL AUTORIZANTE],
con NIE [NIE DEL AUTORIZANTE] y pasaporte [NÚMERO DE PASAPORTE],
autoriza a D./Dña. [NOMBRE Y APELLIDOS DEL REPRESENTANTE],
con NIE [NIE DEL REPRESENTANTE],
a presentar y tramitar en mi nombre la renovación de la autorización de residencia temporal no lucrativa (EX01), así como a aportar documentación, recibir notificaciones y realizar cuantas actuaciones sean necesarias ante la Oficina de Extranjería o cualquier otro organismo administrativo competente.
Asimismo, se adjunta copia del documento de identidad del/de la autorizante a efectos de acreditación.
La presente autorización se concede exclusivamente para los fines indicados.
En [CIUDAD], a [DÍA] de [MES] de [AÑO].
Firma del/de la autorizante:
[NOMBRE DEL AUTORIZANTE]
Firma del/de la representante:
[NOMBRE DEL REPRESENTANTE]