The digital nomad visa in Spain allows non-EU citizens to work remotely in the country for up to five years. It offers a flexible application process, either directly from Spain with a tourist visa or from the applicant’s home country. This visa also provides a pathway to Spanish nationality and permanent residence. Additionally, it allows for family inclusion, benefits from fast-track processing, and permits freedom of movement within the EU.
Requirements for the digital nomad visa:
The requirements for the digital nomad visa in Spain vary based on employment status: either as an employee working remotely for a company outside Spain, or as a freelancer with clients abroad. Key criteria include:
- Working for a non-Spanish company or clients outside Spain
- Income from Spanish sources not exceeding 20% of total
- Minimum 3 months of remote work prior to application
- Contract with the same company for at least 1 year
- Annual salary of €31,752 (€2,646 per month)
- Demonstrating 3 years of relevant experience or holding a reputable degree
- Clean criminal record and submission of criminal records certificate
- Declaration of no criminal record for the past 5 years
- Completion of application form and payment of administrative fee
- Purchase of private health insurance with full coverage in Spain
Requirements for the digital nomad visa:
The requirements for the digital nomad visa in Spain vary based on employment status: either as an employee working remotely for a company outside Spain, or as a freelancer with clients abroad. Key criteria include:
- Working for a non-Spanish company or clients outside Spain
- Income from Spanish sources not exceeding 20% of total
- Minimum 3 months of remote work prior to application
- Contract with the same company for at least 1 year
- Annual salary of €31,752 (€2,646 per month)
- Demonstrating 3 years of relevant experience or holding a reputable degree
- Clean criminal record and submission of criminal records certificate
- Declaration of no criminal record for the past 5 years
- Completion of application form and payment of administrative fee
- Purchase of private health insurance with full coverage in Spain
Additionally, specific requirements differ for employees and freelancers, such as the company’s duration of operation and explicit permission for remote work.
Tax benefits:
- Working for a non-Spanish company or clients outside Spain
- Income from Spanish sources not exceeding 20% of total
- Improved Non-Resident Income Tax Regime for remote workers.
- Flat tax rate of 24% for non-residents not living in Spain for the past 5 years.
- Separate application process with Spanish Tax Agency required within 6 months of residency authorization.
- Taxed at 24% on work-derived income up to €600,000, no wealth tax or Model 720 required.
- Deferred Non-Resident Income Tax in first and second years for positive taxable income.
- Tax arrangement applicable for 5 years with transition to general tax regime afterward.
Can I work in Spain with the digital nomad visa?
Yes, the digital nomad visa permits non-EU citizens to work remotely from Spain. However, there are limitations. You can work for a Spanish company as long as you maintain a relationship with the foreign company that facilitated your visa and the income from the Spanish company does not exceed 20% of your total income.
How to apply?
Two options:
Apply from your country for a 1-year visa, which can be extended to residency or Apply directly from Spain as a tourist for a 3-year permit, renewable for 2 years.
Expect a quick response within 20 days. After approval, visit the police office to register fingerprints and obtain your residency card.
