Frequently asked questions

This visa is designed for non-resident individuals who wish to work remotely from Spain. It will facilitate the visa and residence permit applications and allow a stay of up to 5 years. Three years on the initial residency permit is renewable for two years so long as the initial conditions continue in effect

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Please be aware that due to our limited capacity, we may not be able to accept all applications at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you.

Any non-EEA nationals (British included).

Applicants must prove the following if in employment

• That their employer authorizes them to work

• That their employer has been registered for at least a year

• That the work can be carried out remotely.

• If they are under contract to a company, that they have had a professional relationship with the company for at least three months prior to filing and that the company authorizes them to work remotely.

• Proof of current and past employment history will be required

Applicants must prove the following if contractors

• If they are freelance, they have worked at least three months prior to filing with companies outside of Spain and provide the terms and conditions of the remote work a key point in these contracts is that they are either allowed to work remotely or that their type of services allows fully remote work. In addition, contracts that show that the freelance contractor will have continued income for the foreseeable future.

In all cases

• Proof of income of at least 2.650 euros per month for main applicant

• No criminal records

The application process is easier and cheaper if you do it once you’re in Spain. However, you can apply for this visa at a Spanish consulate in your home country.

We think so because the process is easier and cheaper, especially that the law has been approved as of December 22, 2022.

Yes, if you fulfil all the requirements for the digital nomad visa. Certain tax benefits may not be applicable however.

Spain is keen to attract international talent and skills in the digital and technological sectors. To this end, the government has approved a new law with several purposes. They include:

• Facilitating paperwork for startups.

• Reducing the tax burden on companies and entrepreneurs.

• Streamlining the process to set up a business.

• Introducing a digital nomad visa.

• Facilitating innovative companies set-up in Spain

Yes, this is one of the main attractions of the new visa. Holders may be eligible for a reduced rate of non-resident income tax.

The tax rate for holders of the Digital Nomad visa will be a flat 24% up to 600,000 euros. From 600,000.01 euros onwards, the tax rate will be 47%.

Yes, foreigners who get this new type of visa in Spain will be able to include close family members such as spouses or registered partners and children in the visa provisions.

Your spouse or partner and children under 18. If you wish to bring children over 18 with you, you will need to prove they are financially dependent on you and do not have their own independent family. In the case of your parents, you must prove they’re in your care. 75% of the SMI is needed for a dependent and 25% for subsequent dependents. For 2025 that is 888 euros per month and 296 euros per month.

Yes, but we can file the applications at the same time and do so electronically in your name if from Spain.

We firmly believe that will be the case. Digital nomads in Spain currently have few viable visa option, and those that do exist have onerous paperwork procedures. We welcome this new law as we know it will facilitate life in Spain for many talented individuals.

In addition, it will make things much easier for British nationals who wish to work remotely or as a freelancer in Spain.

Yes, we’re available to assist you with any of the following relocation matters:

• Tax advice

• Legal advice on buying or renting property.

• Advice for selecting and hiring insurance.

• Opening bank accounts.

Get in touch with our experts, who will be more than happy to answer further questions on the new visa, or request to start your Spanish Digital Nomad application today.