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Spain has introduced a visa for digital nomads, which caters for people with flexible location careers. For those seeking an idyllic lifestyle with affordable living costs, a lovely climate and a great base from which to explore, Spain is a draw. This is your essential guide to embracing life in Spain as a digital nomad, freelancer or remote worker.
Benefits of Spain as a residence for digital nomads
Remote workers earning at least €2,520 per month can apply for the new Spanish 'digital nomad visa'.
Visa for digital nomads in Spain
Like several European nations, Spain has launched its own version of a visa program aimed at digital nomads, entrepreneurs, freelancers or remote workers. The Spanish digital nomad visa offers an attractive option for those with stable income outside of Spain.
The Spanish digital nomad visa grants a single entry and authorizes its holder to reside in Spain for an initial period of 6 months, exceeding the conventional limit of 90 days for tourist visas.
Beyond the initial stay of 6 months, the visa for digital nomads offers the opportunity to obtain a residence permit in Spain, extendable for up to two years. This permit can be renewed for two additional years. After living in Spain for five years, it is possible to apply for long-term residence or even citizenship, as long as certain conditions are met.
For those contemplating a medium and long-term stay in Spain, taking advantage of the benefits of the Digital Nomad Visa could be your gateway to an enriching life experience in this vibrant country.
*Processing time: up to 90 days.
Who is eligible for a new Visa and Residence Permit for Remote Work (Digital Nomad Visa)
Below we will list the most important requirements:
What do you need?
- Possess a valid passport that is valid for six months after your digital nomad visa expires
- Submit two passport size photos in accordance with the photo requirements of the Schengen visa application
- Have a clean criminal record
- Certification of having worked for at least 3 months (before applying for a visa) for a foreign company.
- Certificate issued by the State Chamber of Companies, stating the date of creation of the company (or companies) and its nature of business.
- Bank account statement.
- Submit Digital Nomad Visa Application Form
- Health insurance.
FAQs
This visa for digital nomads allows remote workers, whether independent or under an employment contract, to work from Spain to entities with domicile or headquarters located outside the national territory without the need for another type of visa.
In situations of an employment contract, the digital nomad visa application must be accompanied by documents proving tax residence and average monthly income in the last three months of a minimum value equivalent to four guaranteed minimum monthly salaries – 2520 € (minimum monthly income 1260×2) and one of the following documents:
- The employment contract;
- Declaration from the employer that certifies the employment relationship.
In the case of self-employment, the application must be accompanied by documents proving tax residence and average monthly income in the last three months of a minimum value equivalent to four guaranteed minimum monthly salaries – 2520 € (minimum monthly income 1260×2) and one of the following documents:
- Deed of incorporation;
- Contract for the provision of services or proposal for a contract for the provision of services;
- Document accrediting the services provided to one or more entities.
In addition to creating visas, including the digital nomad visa mentioned above, the visa process was simplified in other situations.