Spain – Digital Nomad Visa

Introduction

The Digital Nomad Visa is a new resident permit that allows non-EU citizens to live and work remotely from Spain. Under the new Startup Law, Spain aims to be one of the leading destinations in attracting entrepreneurs, investors and skilled workers, to usher in new international talent to the country.

Who qualifies

Highly skilled professionals with at least three years of experience who work for an international company based outside Spain.

Requirements

Your employer must be located outside Spain
Any earnings you receive in Spain or from Spanish companies should not exceed 20% of your total income
Prove you have been at least 3 months working in a foreign company
Share company certification that remote work for your position is authorized
Complete the government application form
Supply a legalized certificate that shows you have not engaged in any criminal activities within the last 2 years
Demonstrate sufficient financial means equivalent to at least 200% of the monthly Spanish national minimum wage (approximately €2,400 per month or €28,800 per year). For the first accompanying family member, at least 75% of the Spanish minimum wage is required (approximately €900 per month or €10,800 per year). For each additional family member, 25% of the Spanish national minimum wage must be demonstrated (approximately €300 per month or €3,600 per year).
Pay the government administrative fee
Contract private health insurance with full coverage throughout Spain

Special Tax Regime

As a holder of the digital nomad visa, you can benefit from a special tax regime. If you have not been a tax resident in Spain during the last five years, you will pay a flat rate of 24% on income derived from work up to €600.000, instead of the usual progressive rate:

You must apply for the special regime with the Spanish tax agency within 6 months of obtaining the residence permit
Digital nomads may also request the deferral of the IRNR in the first and second year with a positive tax base

Summary of Key Advantages

You are eligible for permanent residency after 5 years, with the option to include your family (spouse and children)

Fast-track application: resolution in 20 working days

Visa-free travel in the Schengen area

Renewal after 3 years (for an additional 2 years)

For Iberoamerican countries and former Spanish colonies, this resident permit counts toward applying for Spanish citizenship/passport after 2 years)

Application Process

There are 2 ways of applying:

Apply from Spain with a tourist visa (or any valid visa, including if you can enter visa free) and directly obtain a 3-year resident permit and card
Obtain a 1-year visa from your country of origin at the Spanish consulate and change this for a 3-year resident permit and card upon arrival in Spain

Step 1

Prepare all the documents

Step 2

Complete the application form and pay the visa fee

Step 3

Wait for approval

Step 4

Get the NIE and Padrón

Step 5

Attend a biometrics appointment

Collect the biometrics card

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