Why apply for a Spain Digital Nomad visa?

• Remote worker can live and work in Spain

• Valid for one year

• Can bring their dependents with them

• Travel across the Schengen area

• Tax benefits

• Cost-effective living

Spain Digital Nomad visa

 Spain introduced the Digital Nomad Visa as part of the Start-up Act in January 2023, which focuses on entrepreneurship and foreign investment.

Digital Nomad Visa offers many opportunities for remote workers and freelancers who want to work in Spain. Spain is renowned for its rich culture and beautiful landscape. The professional world is growing rapidly with workers who have intended to work remotely. Spain is embracing this trend of remote jobs and offering professionals with visas that specifically are denoted for non-EU/EEA citizens. If an individual works independently or for a company outside Spanish territory or can relocate to Spain without sacrificing your career.

To get the Spain Digital Nomad visa, an individual must understand the eligibility criteria and application process, which is crucial. The visa allows an individual to reside in Spain while working with companies outside the country for an extended period. 

The Spain Digital Nomad visa is valid for one year, and the Digital Nomad Residency Permit is valid for three years for remote workers.  Both the visa and the residency permit fulfill the same purpose.

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Benefits of working with Spain Digital Nomad Visa

You will have access to many benefits, such as:

• Digital nomads will pay a 15% tax instead of 24% for the first four years after residing in Spain. 

  

• The Spain digital nomad visa can be extended up to five years  

• Can be processed within 15-45 days.   

• Work in Spanish companies  

• Establish a business   

• Travel visa free across Schengen countries  

• Bring dependants

• Have an affordable lifestyle

 

Eligibility Criteria for Spain Digital Nomad Visa

Here are the eligibility criteria for a Spain Digital Nomad visa:

• Be non-citizen of the EU/EEA

• Acquire a University Degree

• Experience in the respective field of three months             

• Valid work visa

• Have remote work job offer

• Self-employed

• Proof of funds

• Don’t be a threat to the country

• Health insurance

• Must not be denied previously to enter Spain

• Work experience of three months

• If a freelancer must work for at least one company outside Spain

• Must earn at least €2,140 per month or €25,680 per year

• Like other Digital Nomad visas, you can work with Spanish clients only if they are responsible for 20% of your income.

• Be a remote worker

• Work in a company outside Spain            

Requirements for Spain Digital Nomad Visa

An individual must meet the requirements to work in Spain, such as:

• A valid passport

• Proof of remote worker employment status

• Working companies should be working for at least 1 year

• Sufficient income

• Proof of financial self-sufficiency

• Proof of qualification

• Have a health insurance

• Have a clear criminal record

• National visa application form

• A job offer or a letter from your employer

 

 

Proof of funds is required to apply for a Digital Nomad visa

An individual applying for a Spain Digital Nomad Visa is required to maintain sufficient earnings of at least: €2,160 per month or €25,920 per year

Family	Earning per month
Family of 2	€2,970 per month
Family of 3	€3,240 per month
Family of 4	€3,510 per month

 

Steps to Apply for a Spain Digital Nomad Visa: 

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Step 2: Arrange the checklist of documents required

Step 3: Apply for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa

Step 4: Submit all the required documents

Step 5: Get the visa decision and fly to Spain

Processing time for Spain digital Nomad Visa 

The Spain's digital Nomad Visa application generally takes 2-5 weeks. The Visa comes with a validity of 12 months and can be extended for up to 5 years. 

The Spain Digital Nomad Visa can be extended up to three years and is renewable for two more years, summing up the whole Digital Nomad visa to five years of residency under the Digital Nomad visa. 

Cost of Spain digital Nomad Visa:

The processing fees of Spain Digital Nomad visa is 80 Euros and may vary depending on the country you are applying from:

 

Visa Application Fees	EUR 80
NIE & Residence Permit Card	EUR 20 (Once you land in Spain)

 

How can Y-Axis help you?

Y-Axis is regarded as the world’s no 1 overseas immigration consultancy that helps you to begin your life in Digital Nomad in Spain. We guide you through each and every step of process and help you to take the right decision throughout the journey. We offer:

• Free eligibility check through Immigration Points Calculator

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• Job search services to find related jobs in Spain

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