Digital nomad permit
The Digital Nomad Permit in Spain is a residence permit that allows non-EU remote workers, self-employed people and freelancers to live in Spain while working for foreign companies or clients.
Benefits of a digital nomad permit
3 years initial residency card
Resident permit with the right of living and work, which you can extend after 3 years. This type of permit can lead you to permanent residency and nationality
lower taxes
a special tax regime for digital nomads
just 20 days
Application processing time
you can relocate with your family
You can take your spouse and children; in some cases parents too
your education doesn’t matter
if you don’t have formal education, you can prove your experience, including with recommendation letters from the companies where you’ve worked
99%
Acceptance rate with our professional help
Requirements
- Income €2763+ per month
- Income is confirmed by work contract, letter from employer/client, invoices (for self-employed) and bank statement
- At least 3 months you with with the same company
- A company you work with is registered at least 1 year
- Relevant diploma or proven experience for 3+ years
- You can come to Spain to submit application or apply with the local Spanish embassy in your country of residence
There are two ways to obtain a Spain digital nomad permit:
Enter Spain on a tourist a visa and apply for the three-year permit from there.
or
Obtain a one-year permit from a Spanish embassy or consulate in the country of residence and extend it to three years upon arrival in Spain
FAQ
Coming to Spain based on any Schengen country tourist visa you can apply for a permit directly in Spain. If you are not yet in Spain, you can file an application through the Spanish Consulate according to your official place of residence. Contact us for a consultation!
You will get a decision for residency in just 3-4 weeks. Processing time is fast.
The main requirements to qualify for a digital nomad visa in Spain are:
If you are self-employed or a service provider – you will need to register as “autónomo” in Spain, after your digital nomad visa is approved.
- Being employed in a foreign company, or self-employed with a business abroad or freelancer, and to prove that all your functions can be done online.
- Prove that you work with a foreign company or in your foreign business for at least three months before requesting a digital nomad visa.
- Social Security compliance:
If you are self-employed or a service provider – you will need to register as “autónomo” in Spain, after your digital nomad visa is approved.
- Have enough funds from your activity to live in Spain (at least 2763€ monthly). If you have family members (a spouse, for example), additionally, 1036 € monthly; and 345 € monthly per every child.
- Have no criminal records.
- Prove that you have private health insurance with full coverage.
Yes, you need to prove that you earn at least 2763€ monthly. If you have family members (a spouse, for example), additionally, 1036 € monthly; and 345 € monthly per every child.