The Spain Digital Nomad Visa is an excellent option for living and working in Spain, ideal for digital nomads, remote workers, and freelancers. This residence permit also serves as a Spain Remote Work Visa for employees of non-Spanish companies. Here, we’ll cover the qualifications, application process, and 2023 financial requirements for the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa, officially known as the "visado de teletrabajador de carácter internacional."

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6 Facts about the Spain Digital Nomad Visa

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1. Validity:

   • If applying from outside Spain, the initial visa is valid for one year, followed by a two-year renewable residence permit.

   • If applying from within Spain, the visa and residence permit are valid for three years (see note * below).

2. Income Requirement:

   • Applicants must demonstrate qualifying income, detailed below.

3. Source of Income:

   • At least 80% of your income must come from non-Spanish sources.

4. Tax Benefits:

   • Lower tax rates are available for those working in Spain under this visa.

5. Family Inclusion:

   • You can bring your immediate family (spouse and children) to live in Spain. This affects the minimum earning requirement, which varies depending on the number of family members. Unmarried common-law partners can qualify with proof of the relationship (our partner can assist with this process).

6. Path to Residency and Citizenship:

   • After five years, you can qualify for Permanent Residency (PR) in Spain. After ten years, there is a pathway to Spanish citizenship and an EU passport.

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Special Note on Application from Spain

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When applying from within Spain, you must prove your presence in the country at the time of application. For instance, if you enter Spain from outside the Schengen Area, include the entry stamp from your passport and a copy of your boarding pass. If arriving by car or train from France or Portugal, request a passport stamp at the border, though this can be challenging due to limited border checks within the Schengen Area.

Additionally, ensure you do not exceed your 90-day stay under the Schengen 90-180 rule when applying from Spain.

 

Who Can Apply for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?

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The visa is open to non-EU/EEA citizens over the age of 18, suitable for:

• Digital Nomads (nómadas digitales).

• Location-independent business owners.

• Remote Workers employed by non-Spanish companies.

• Freelancers or self-employed individuals (with 80% of revenue from outside Spain and established clients).

• Consultants (with 80% of revenue from outside Spain and established clients).

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Note for US W2 Employees: There are issues for US nationals who are W2 employees, as there is no reciprocal social security agreement. If this applies to you, consider other Spanish visa types or negotiate a contractor or freelance agreement with your US employer.

 

Spain Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

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To apply, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:

• Have a permanent or contractor employment contract with a non-Spanish company.

• The company must have been operating for at least one year.

• You must have been employed by the company for at least three months.

• Your employer must permit you to work remotely (trabajo de manera remota or teletrabajador) in Spain.

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Note: EU/EEA citizens can live and work in Spain without a visa.