Digital Nomad visa and residence permit in Spain
The Digital Nomad programme is a visa for remote workers in Spain who can fulfil their professional duties from anywhere in the world. This includes employees of companies based outside Spain, freelancers, and entrepreneurs with clients abroad. Candidates must have a university degree or have worked for at least 3 years in their current field of work. It is also necessary to prove a monthly income of two minimum salaries in Spain.
The spouse, children, and financially dependent relatives can get a Spain Digital Nomad visa at the same time as the applicant. To do this, it will be necessary to prove the availability of additional funds for their maintenance.
The remote work visa in Spain provides you with visa-free travel to the Schengen states but restricts working in the country. A Digital Nomad holder can only enter into a contract with a company from Spain if their earnings from this activity do not exceed 20% of their total income.
The Nomad visa in Spain is issued for 1 year with the possibility of renewal. After its expiration, it is possible to obtain a residence permit in Spain for another 2 years. To prolong it, it is necessary to stay on the territory of the country during the year for more than 183 days. If a foreign citizen is in Spain legally, they have the opportunity to immediately obtain a residence permit for 3 years as a digital nomad.
After residing in the country for 5 years with a residence permit, individuals become eligible to apply for permanent residence in Spain. After an additional 5 years, they can apply for Spanish citizenship.
