Spain Digital Nomad Visa: How to Apply in 2024
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- Read about how to apply for Spain's digital nomad visa in our article below 👇
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If you are applying as self-employed, you'll need to include a signed statement in which you commit to signing up to pay Spanish social security upon a successful application you dont need to provide private health insurance in this case
The average income in Spain is NOWHERE near €2,600 per month. This is the kind of income for the middle class in big cities. Outside those, it's well below €2000 per month & in many areas around €1500. Only 5 years ago, it was around €1000/month & unemployment is still high, which brings the average down even more...
Please note that the minimum income requirement for this visa is 2x the national minimum wage in Spain, which in 2024 is €15,876 per year
@@nomadsembassy Is it 2600 a month or 1580 a month? I'm really confused by your comment. But thanks for your input.
@@williamwarner8189 The minimum income requirement for and individual applicant for Spain's digital nomad visa is €2,646 per month
so what.
Such great information I could not get from anywhere directly. But one question, I already work remotely for a US company in the UK and have dual UK/US citizenship. Does the company letter saying I can work remotely have to actually say “can work remotely in Spain” or just work remotely, as this might complicate things.
I’m confused. Will you be paying taxes in both your home country and in Spain? I’m from the US. I’m paying 25-30% here. If I’m also paying the 24% from Spain it would make me lose a lot of income.
a quick google shows the US has a tax treaty with Spain since 1991, so you won't be paying taxes twice, but you may want to look at that but also contact a lawyer
It depends if there is a double taxation treaty, which does exist between Spain and the US. If you'd like us to connect you with our Spanish tax consultant for a consultation, contact us 👇
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@@raidwipe Which kind of lawyer would that be? Would it be best to look for one based in the US or Spain?
Awesome info! But you have mentioned that I need to work for a year in my company to be eligible, right? All the resources I’ve read before they say 3 months would be enough for applying 🤔
Thank you for the correction! At the time the visa came out, it was one year, and then changed to three months. www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/washington/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Telework-visa.aspx
This is great - thank you. Any news on when is this going to be available until?
What if you meet the individual monthly income requirement, but not enough for a couple? What would be some options for the spouse?
Hope you are fine
As per my understanding which I get from official website regarding income requirement , you explained wrong
That is double of minimum wages for single
Plus 75 percent of minimum wage of Spanish income
Plus for kids 25 percent of each kid for minimum income .
Please correct you information
I’m curious the same, hope this get an answer 😅
But why Spanish government website mentioned minimum requirements is double of minimum wages that is currently 1050 euro per month and double is 2100 Euro pper month
there are so many different numbers out there not sure who to believe
Hello! If I lived in Spain on a working holiday visa from nov 2020 to july 2021 would I be eligible if I meet the rest of the criteria? I can't see that criteria anywhere! thanks
You don't have to have held the position for a year if youre self employed - it's 3 months.. thats why they ask for 3 - 6 months of pay stubs.
You're correct. When the visa was first released, it required 1 year but they have since lowered it to 3 months in your position
This is great information, thank you. One of the requirement you mentioned is have not lived in Spain for the past years.. what about tourist who stayed for 7 days? Are they still eligible to apply a this visa ?
Yes, you can still apply! This only applies if you have held residency in Spain over the last five years :)
Is this anytime for the last 5 years? Asking for someone who was there on a student visa over three years ago. I also don't see this requirement listed anywhere on the Spanish government websites. Can you direct me to where this is mentioned?😊
@@nomadsembassy Hi there! Can you elaborate on residency? I have had multiple working holiday visas in Spain (last one was 2021). Would this count as residency?
Thanks for the video. I’m from the US and my company says I can’t work outside of the country, even with a visa. There’s nothing in their policy that talks about this. I think they’re worried about taxes. They say I have to be registered in the company with a U.S. address. Does the DNV protect companies from any issues here if they let their employees work in Spain with the DNV?
With Spain's digital nomad visa, your company must be involved in the process as they will be responsible for either paying into Spain's social security or providing a social security certificate. This can be very complicated for employees trying to relocate to Spain. We've found it's much easier for freelancers. Many applicants change their roles from employee to freelancer to apply for this visa.
@@nomadsembassy thanks for your response. If they provide a social security certificate, does the company still have to pay anything?
@@ayjee8 We encourage you to speak with an immigration lawyer due to the unique and complicated nature of the social security certificate and the laws in Spain
If you are earning from TH-cam, would this be an option too?
Hello, thank you very much for this info 😊. How many months per year a person should spend in Spain with this type of visa? My husband may need to go back to US to work with his clients. Thank you in advance!
You must spend at least 6 months in Spain throughout the year
Hello! I’m from a country that gets 90 days visa exemption to the eu, I’d like to apply while in Spain on a tourist visa, problem is I’ll be doing some traveling around the EU and by the time I arrive to Spain, I’ll only have 10 days left on my 90 days visa exemption. Would this still be okay or would I get denied because of the time left on my tourist visa? Thanks 😊
This can be a bit tricky. One requirement when applying in Spain is to prove that you entered the country legally. Usually, people fly directly into Spain and show the stamp on their passport for this requirement. I recommend speaking with our immigration lawyer to strategize the best way to go about an in-country application for your situation. You can request an eligibility check and consultation by completing the form in the article 👇
nomadsembassy.com/spain-digital-nomad-visa/
The income requirement is gross salary per month, right?
Yes, it is gross :)
How do you prove you work remotely? Surely this is self explanatory🤔?
Hi thanks for this video is the digital nomad and self employed visa are same ?
These are two different visas :) You can read about the self employed visa here www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/washington/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-trabajo-por-cuenta-propia.aspx
If I am the director of a uk company and my husband is an employee who meets income requirement for me and our kids and is main applicant would this work?
Does the requirement to work for your company for 3 months prior to moving apply when converting status from W2 to 1099? ie. if I am W2 employee now, and have been working at this company for 5 yrs- does that suffice? Or do I have to convert to 1099, work for 3 months, and then apply to move to Spain?
Thanks!
What happens if I lose my remote job while on a Digital Nomad Visa ?
Brits can only spend 90 days in EU in any 6 month period. How then, can they stay for 12 months without a visa which you seem to suggest at 6:30?
Instead of applying for a visa in the UK to enter Spain, they may apply for the three-year residence permit associated with the visa as a tourist. I hope this clears things up!
is it also possible for TH-camrs to be considered as digital nomads?!
Sure! If you earn money from TH-cam working remotely you can be a digital nomad :)
@@nomadsembassy I support your channel since we both are TH-camrs and shared your channel with our community already☺️ But the question is that channel's moneitization is under my girlfriend's name and connected to her bank account. Is it going to cause me a problem?
@@incomenomad If she is the main applicant for a digital nomad visa, you may be able to apply as her dependent partner as a "de facto couple" Or she could pay you a salary if you're applying individually.
This is best discussed with an immigration attorney to correctly structure your documentation when applying
I am a British national on a 2 months holiday here with the intention of apply for the Spanish Nomad visa with my family who are Gambians residing in the Gambia? Can they be included in my application while they are in the Gambia?
Thank you
Would you recommend the Portugal or Spain nomad visa for 2024?
This is a tricky one because they are both excellent choices! I recommend checking out our in-depth articles about each visa to help you make your decision 👇
Spain - nomadsembassy.com/spain-digital-nomad-visa/
Portugal - nomadsembassy.com/portugal-digital-nomad-visa/
Me and my partner both live the Netherlands, she is dutch and I am British. I will be applying for the remote working visa and she will be applying for the relevant visa being a EU resident.
Does the dual income matter then?
No, only one person's (the main applicant) income is considered when meeting income requirements.
When applying as an individual, you must earn at least 2,646€ per month gross.
This is good advice but in Boston at the consulate they literally say they don't offer this. BLS also says only the consulate can deal with this visa however the site? It says not available however in Chicago and Miami it is. I have an appointment with BLS anyway and am trying to get into the consulate in Boston but it is extremely hard to manage this process in Boston area.
It may be easier to apply directly for the residence permit in Spain as a tourist if this is the case with your local consulates
Don’t we also need proof of accommodation? Or no?
You do not need proof of accommodation when applying for the visa. This may depend on where you apply from, though. Every consulate has different document requirements and processes
Great infomation and i work overseas in the oil and gas industry on a rotation of 28 days in Senegal and 28 days in the uk for uk company so would this be of any use to me
Thanks! This visa requires you to stay in Spain for at least 6 months out of the year. Additionally, you must show documentation that you can work remotely 100% of the time.
what are examples of "proof of being able to work remotely"?
One example is an employee or client contract expressly stating that you are allowed to work remotely full-time
I work as a freelancer but for several clients. Some clients are not long term as I work per project.
Wha can I do in this situation?
We recommend speaking with an immigration lawyer to help you structure your documents and further investigate your eligibility. We can introduce you to ours if you want! Simply request the free eligibility assessment by completing the form in this article 👇
nomadsembassy.com/spain-digital-nomad-visa/
Hi! You said it possible to include in visa application a spouse and kids, but can you tell me if it is possible to include parents.
Yes it is possible if to include parents if they are dependent on you
Hi, thank you for all the information. We are planning to applied for our DNV one we arrive in Spain in September. I read that is it possible to submit on line. Is that true? I already have my NIE. If not, I'm trying to find were in Alicante I can leave my documents in person. Can you help me please?
We're happy to introduce you to our immigration lawyer for a consultation to strategize your application plan :) Fill out the contact form in the link below 👇
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Hello, the Spanish government website doesn't say anything about not having lived in Spain for the past 5 years. Could you direct us to where that says it's a requirement? Coming from someone who lived in Spain as a student 3 years ago
You're right! This must have changed recently. When the visa was first released, this was a requirement. Thank you for pointing it out!
www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/washington/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Telework-visa.aspx
Do you also help in processing the Tie after arriving in Spain?
Yes :)
If an applicant is both self-employed and an employee, both meeting the financial requirements, which would be the better and easier route to obtain DNV? Thank you kindly. :)
We are seeing that it is easier for freelancers to obtain the digital nomad visa for Spain due to social security contribution requirements :)
@@nomadsembassy amazing - thank you so much for your reply - I really appreciate it. 😊
Another question please - can applicants enter Spain with their first-world passport then apply for DNV in Spain with their ex-colony passport, to be able to apply for SP citizenship after 2 years of residence? Thank you. 🙏🏻
@@mariabonita3361 This is something we recommend speaking with our immigration lawyer about :)
And I heard if you are from certain Latin American countries, you can apply for permanent residency in 2 years 😮 am I wrong or correct?
This could be true but we are unaware of this information
❤❤❤ Asad Singapore good news
Does anyone know if the employer would need to do anything additional to writing a letter of authorisation? I am wondering if paying tax and national insurance may impact them? If it does complicate things for the UK employer, they might be less likely to accept employees working from abroad. Has anyone got any thoughts on this?
Your employer must be involved in the process as they will have to show a Certificate of Coverage for Social Security or agree to cover Spanish social security. Many applicants find it easier to apply as a freelancer/self-employed individual for this reason.
Thank you for confirming
Hi! You said that it is possible to include in visa application a spouse and children, but can you tell me if it is possible to include unmarried girlfriend?
Yes it is possible! You will have to register as a couple in Spain before submitting your visa application
How does this impact the payroll for my UK employer.. could you be so kind and shed some light on thag pleae. Thanks 🙏
You're just in time! We're hosting a free webinar about paying taxes in Spain as digital nomads this Thursday, April 11th at 4 pm GMT+2. You can reserve your spot here: nmds.me/spain-tax-webinar-event
Registered!
I am an Amazon sellar and my monthly net income is 2500usd and i am selling on Amazon last 1 year!
Am i eligible for Digital nomad visa?
Unfortunately, you do not meet the minimum income requirement for Spain. Request our free eligibility assessment to see which digital nomad visas you may be eligible for 👇
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Is the only document requiring an apostille the police certificate?
You may also need an apostille on your degree as well as proof of relationship if applying with a spouse or children
@@nomadsembassy Thanks, what about the passport? Which documents require translating?
How vcan contact with you pls ?
You can request our free eligibility check by completing the contact form in this article nomadsembassy.com/spain-digital-nomad-visa/
What about the the issue of being a W2 employee if you’re American?
Your employer must either produce a Certificate of Coverage or agree to pay social security to Spain on your behalf
@@nomadsembassythank you for the clarification. Can you elaborate on the certificate of coverage? I’ve not heard of this before.
@@stephaniecovarrubias9368 This is a particularly complex part of the application. We encourage you to speak with an immigration lawyer about this for your particular situation
@@nomadsembassythank you, I’ll go to your site to find one
Hello, I’m looking to apply in Spain whilst a tourist. Where in Spain would I go to with my documents?
You will go to your local immigration office or police station that handles immigration cases.
You will need to apply via the UGE, not an immigration office or police station! These people have no idea!
The UGE or Unit of Large Companies and Strategic Sectors in Spain is today one of the most important intermediaries for many immigration matters concerning visas and the process of moving to Spain.
I've already applied and got approved. But I've got some questions regarding what happens next. Can I send you messages?
Feel free to contact us here 👇
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Hi did you apply while in Spain and what lawyers did you use if any
Does this visa have a pathway to citizenship?
Yes! After 5 years, you can apply for permanent residency. After 10 years, you can apply for citizenship
@@nomadsembassy I read there’s a shorter wait for Philippine passport holders (previous Spanish colony) is that true?
Yep 2 years for Filipinos because Filipinos are Hispanics. @@riaoblea3078
Hello. I’m a full time remote employee for a US-based company. Can I still apply? I’m hearing that due to social security issues, Spain requires one to be a freelancer with a company. Is that true?
While it is easier to apply as a freelancer, you can still apply as an employee. You will need to obtain a certificate of coverage from your employer certifying they cover the social security in the US. This is a complicated topic that we definitely recommend speaking to an immigration lawyer about
@@nomadsembassy thanks so much for this info. How does the employer obtain a certificate of coverage in the US? Who generates this certificate?
You only need to prove that you've been a remote worker in general for 1 year. not that you've held the position for 1 year. you only need to show 3 months of work history at a place.
So like one year of remote work experience? If so how do you prove that if it’s basically here say?
@@yungroll idk lol you have to show them your resume if you don’t have a degree as part of the visa. Can just write “remote” probably next to some roles
@@yungroll actually i think you need to show contracts that specify the work that you did was remote
If I am applying from Spain , on which website can I download all these documents ? Can send the direct link plz ?
It's best to visit your local immigration office for the application. Our hand-selected local immigration lawyer can also provide a personalized list of documents required for your application. Complete the form in this article to get in touch with him for a consultation 👇
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In which category Digital Nomad VISA Falls ?
no idea abie tk kuch nah nekla
Spain digital Nomad visa cost
She said 80 euros.
hi sister. im Mirja Abbas. my country Bangladesh. iam going the Spain. you visa procing
Do we NIE number before applying?
No, after you receive approval you will register for an NIE number (we can help with that!)
will I pay taxes to Spain if I get this Visa?
Yes you will become a tax resident in Spain
Can I become a Spanish citizen after obtaining PR through digital nomad visa?
Yes, after 10 years you may apply for citizenship. Please note that Spain does not allow dual citizenship for most countries
I applied for this visa from within my country two months ago and there has been no response yet. Note that I have contacted the embassy more than once and there is no response except for you to wait.
is this normal ?
@@user-mj1rq1tm8q I'm sorry to hear that it's taking longer than expected. This is pretty normal depending where you are applying from and the amount of applications currently being processed
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Thank you for sharing this information
We're so glad you find it helpful :)
Pakistani people's are able to apply?
Yes, there are no nationality restrictions (except for EU)
I am 48 can i apply ?? If it worked can i apply for permanent residency later on ?
Online states minimjm.wage in spain 1134 euros month. ? Hiw comw they are requesting 2600?. Thats spain for you. Very beurocratic.
For the digital nomad visa, they double the minimum wage to create the minimum income requirement
If you are self employed, you are screwed. You need a letter from some kind of boss.
That's not true :) It's actually easier for self-employed individuals to apply for this visa. Check out our article about this particular topic below:
nomadsembassy.com/freelancers-apply-for-the-spain-digital-nomad-visa/
Hi..... good information
And your work on visa very helpful....
But it's not help for me to apply EU visa...plzzz help me..
Please send us an email so we can review your situation and assist you :) nomadsembassy.com/contact
Geez just get a tourist visa that’s way to much
Please note that this is not a tourist visa. It is an immigrant visa for remote workers to fully relocate and live in Spain as residents.
Can i still go there if my height of techness is just buying something off ebay? 🤣🤣🤣
As long as you meet the income requirements by working remotely you should be good to go :)
Spain`s visa requirements are ridiculous
They are one of the most selective of the digital nomad visas in Europe 🤷♀ Malta has some easier requirements if you're interested 😉
This is great - thank you. Any news on when is this going to be available until?
There is no news of an end date for this visa. We expect it to be around for a while :)