Digital Nomad Visa or Residence Permit

The main requirements to apply Digital Nomad Visa or Residence Permit for include:

• Demonstrating that you have been working or providing services remotely for more than 3 months for companies located outside of Spain that have been operating for over 1 year.
• Holding a degree or having at least 3 years of working experience.
• Having stable income equivalent to at least twice the current Minimum Interprofessional Salary (SMI).
• Having valid health insurance in Spain.
• Agreeing to register with Spanish Social Security if you are self-employed or employed by companies from countries without a Social Security agreement with Spain.
• Having no criminal record in Spain or in the countries where you have lived in the last 5 years.
• Presenting all required documents, such as work contracts, proof of income, and a declaration of professional activity.

Yes, direct family members such as a spouse, registered partner, and minor children can be included as dependents of the Digital Nomad Visa or Residence Permit holder. Spouses and partners will also be allowed to work, either as employees or self-employed.

You can apply for the Digital Nomad Visa or Residence Permit:

• At the Spanish consulate in your country of origin or legal residence (an initial visa of 1 year is granted).
• Directly in Spain if you are already in the country with another type of valid visa (a residence permit of up to 3 years is granted).

The Digital Nomad Visa or Residence Permit is initially valid for 3 years and can be renewed if the conditions under which it was granted remain in place.

It depends on several factors. If you register with Social Security as self-employed, you will be considered a tax resident in Spain. If you are not required to register, you will become a tax resident after spending more than 183 days in a calendar year in Spain. Once you are a tax resident, you will be taxed in Spain on your worldwide income.

No, it is intended for those working for foreign companies. However, self-employed individuals benefiting from the Digital Nomad Visa or Residence Permit can provide services to Spanish companies if this does not exceed 20% of their total income.