US NLV applicants use one of nine Spanish consulates serving the USA. Each has its own catchment, address and procedural preferences. This guide is a directory-style reference: jurisdiction by state, addresses, jump links per consulate, and the NLV health insurance certificate guidance commonly expected. Requirements can vary by consulate and change — always check the current consulate checklist before submitting.
NLV cover should normally be Spanish-licensed, comprehensive, annual, sin copago and sin carencias. US consulates commonly scrutinise payment evidence and repatriation cover — verify before submission.
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Get a QuoteTalk to an AdviserCurrently the Spanish visa infrastructure in the USA is heavily BLS-based. For all major US consulates, BLS International handles the front-end submission process before the application is forwarded to the relevant Spanish Consulate for assessment. The Consulate makes the decision; BLS is the submission centre.
| Consulate | Submission point | BLS guide |
|---|---|---|
| New York | BLS New York | BLS New York |
| Boston | BLS Boston | BLS Boston |
| Chicago | BLS Chicago | BLS Chicago |
| Miami | BLS Miami | BLS Miami |
| Houston | BLS Houston | BLS Houston |
| Los Angeles | BLS Los Angeles | BLS Los Angeles |
| San Francisco | BLS San Francisco | BLS San Francisco |
| Washington DC | BLS Washington DC | BLS Washington DC |
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Submission route under verification — check current consulate website | — |
For an overview of the US BLS network, see our BLS Spain Visa Centres USA hub guide.
The Spanish consular network in the USA includes Consulates General in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, Boston and San Juan, plus the Spanish Embassy in Washington DC which also provides consular services. Each consulate handles applicants from a defined catchment area.
Catchment is normally based on state of legal residence, not on geographic preference. Submitting to the wrong consulate may result in rejection or redirection to the correct consulate. Catchment areas can shift over time — always confirm against the current consulate website before booking.
| Consulate | Address | States typically covered | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 150 East 58th Street, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10155 | NY, NJ, CT, DE, PA | Map |
| Los Angeles | 5055 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 960, Los Angeles, CA 90036 | Southern CA, NV, AZ, NM, CO, UT, HI | Map |
| Miami | 2655 LeJeune Road, Suite 203, Coral Gables, FL 33134 | FL, GA, SC, NC, AL, MS, TN, VA (parts), WV, KY, AR, LA | Map |
| Chicago | 180 N Michigan Avenue, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60601 | IL, IN, OH, MI, WI, MN, IA, MO, KS, NE, ND, SD | Map |
| Houston | 1800 Bering Drive, Suite 660, Houston, TX 77057 | TX, OK (parts) | Map |
| San Francisco | 1405 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 | Northern CA, OR, WA, ID, MT, WY, AK | Map |
| Washington DC | 2375 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC 20037 | DC, MD, VA (parts) | Map |
| Boston | 31 St James Avenue, Suite 905, Boston, MA 02116 | MA, ME, NH, VT, RI | Map |
| San Juan | Edificio Mercantil Plaza, Suite 1101, Hato Rey, San Juan, PR 00918 | Puerto Rico, USVI | Map |
Important: catchment areas can shift. Currently the table above reflects typical jurisdiction patterns, but confirm against the current consulate website for your state before booking your appointment. Addresses are subject to change — verify before travel.
Spanish consulates handle applicants from defined catchment areas. Submitting to a consulate outside your jurisdiction can result in rejection, delay, or being redirected to the correct consulate. Practical implications:
The certificate is the same product structurally regardless of consulate (Spanish-licensed insurer, sin copago, sin carencias, annual, NLV reference). What varies by consulate:
For these reasons, telling us your specific consulate at quote stage lets us tailor the certificate format and content accordingly.
Spanish Consulate General in New York. Currently covers New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Address: 150 East 58th Street, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10155.
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NLV applications from the catchment states route here. The NY consulate is one of the busiest US consulates — appointment wait times can be substantial. Plan ahead. Include repatriation cover on the certificate as the safer default.
Spanish Consulate General in Los Angeles. Currently covers Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Hawaii.
Address: 5055 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 960, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
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Note that California is split between LA (Southern CA) and San Francisco (Northern CA) — check the boundary line for your county. NLV applications follow the standard compliance markers.
Spanish Consulate General in Miami. Currently covers Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, parts of Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Address: 2655 LeJeune Road, Suite 203, Coral Gables, FL 33134.
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Miami serves a wide southern-US catchment. Repatriation cover is commonly expected on the certificate.
Spanish Consulate General in Chicago. Currently covers Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Address: 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60601.
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Chicago covers a large Midwest region. NLV compliance markers as standard.
Spanish Consulate General in Houston. Currently covers Texas and parts of Oklahoma.
Address: 1800 Bering Drive, Suite 660, Houston, TX 77057.
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NLV from the Texas catchment routes here.
Spanish Consulate General in San Francisco. Currently covers Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Alaska.
Address: 1405 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109.
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Pacific Northwest applicants typically route to San Francisco. NLV compliance markers as standard.
Spanish Embassy in Washington DC. Provides consular services for residents of DC and parts of Maryland and Virginia.
Address: 2375 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC 20037.
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Some Virginia residents may route to Miami depending on county; confirm jurisdiction before booking.
Spanish Consulate General in Boston. Currently covers Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island.
Address: 31 St James Avenue, Suite 905, Boston, MA 02116.
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New England NLV applicants route here.
Spanish Consulate General in San Juan. Currently covers Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
Address: Edificio Mercantil Plaza, Suite 1101, Avenida Ponce de León 2, Hato Rey, San Juan, PR 00918.
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Repatriation cover commonly expected for San Juan applications.
Across US consulates, NLV cover should be:
Most Spanish Consulates require health insurance that complies with Spanish visa requirements. Many applicants choose a Spanish-licensed insurer (with DGSFP authorisation) because these policies are specifically designed to meet Non-Lucrative Visa and Digital Nomad Visa requirements. Cover from US-based insurers, or multi-national insurance brands without specific Spanish DGSFP authorisation, may not meet the visa requirements.
For NLV at US consulates:
Bilingual format (Spanish/English) commonly accepted. See our NLV certificate guide.
For NLV visa applications, the safest approach is normally to include proof that the first 12 months of the health insurance policy have been paid upfront. Some policies may allow split payment, depending on the insurer and product, but visa applicants should be careful: a certificate supported only by a first monthly payment can create avoidable questions or rejection risk at consulate stage.
Payment options for visa-style policies: Spanish or EU IBAN, bank transfer, or credit/debit card. Annual upfront payment by credit/debit card is the cleanest route for visa files. Two-payment instalments may be available where a Spanish bank account is in place.
Many applicants choose policies including repatriation cover because some consulates request it or expect it as part of a visa-compliant policy. Requirements can vary and should always be checked against the current consulate checklist. See our repatriation guide.
Spanish insurer business hours are CET (Madrid time). For US applicants:
Allow buffer for processing. For tight timelines, contact us early in your day to maximise the available processing window.
247 Expat Insurance prepares Spanish-licensed NLV certificates for US applicants tailored to each consulate’s typical preferences. Send us your consulate, appointment date, ages and visa route — we’ll prepare the insurance pack correctly. Seven days a week. Contact us via contact, quote form or WhatsApp. Related guides: NLV requirements, NLV cost, proof of payment, repatriation, sin copago, sin carencias, pre-existing, over 70, without NIE, monthly payment, visa rejected, NLV certificate, London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, visa health insurance hub.
Most Spanish Consulates require health insurance from an insurer holding Spanish DGSFP authorisation, with policy features aligned to the visa requirements. US-based insurers and multi-national brands without specific Spanish DGSFP licensing may not meet these requirements.
Use the consulate covering your state of legal residence. Submitting to the wrong consulate may result in rejection or redirection to the correct consulate. Catchment areas can shift — confirm against the current consulate website before booking.
Possible rejection, delay, or redirection to the correct consulate. The appointment slot may be lost. Verify jurisdiction before booking.
Commonly yes across all US consulates.
Commonly yes on key cover lines.
Some consulates request or expect it as part of a visa-compliant policy. Requirements can vary — check the current consulate checklist.
Yes — Visa and Mastercard from US issuers are typically accepted by Spanish insurers for annual upfront payment. Payment options for visa-style policies: Spanish or EU IBAN, bank transfer, or credit/debit card.
For NLV at US consulates, certificate + proof of annual payment upfront is normally the safest approach.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) commonly accepted at US consulates.
US passport number for consulate-stage application.
Standard: 1 business day. Time zone differences can shift to next business day. With conditions: 2–5 business days.
The consulate covering your current state of legal residence handles the application — not the one you previously used.
Spanish address is normally part of the NLV file generally; the insurance certificate can be issued with passport details before NIE. Confirm consulate specifics.
Insurance certificates from Spanish-licensed insurers typically don’t require apostille. Other NLV documents (background checks, financial evidence) may require apostille — confirm with consulate.
NLV renewal is at Extranjería in Spain after arrival — not at the US consulate. See renewals guide.
See our NLV over 65 guide.
See our NLV pre-existing conditions guide.
Replace with Spanish-licensed cover and resubmit within the consulate’s deadline. Most common US rejection scenario. See rejection guide.
Yes — family policies cover multiple members under one certificate.
Addresses reflect the typical published consulate locations but can change. Verify against the current consulate website before travel.
We’ll prepare the insurance pack correctly for your US consulate — with repatriation cover and the right certificate format for the consulate’s typical preferences.
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