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Authorisation under Spain's Startups Law (Ley 14/2013, as amended by Ley 28/2022) for non-EU remote workers and freelancers who work using telematic means mainly for companies located outside Spain. Applications can be filed as a visa at a Spanish consulate or as a residence permit from within Spain through the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE-CE), which resolves within about 20 working days.
Remote employees and self-employed professionals serving primarily clients or employers outside Spain.
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The visa applied for from abroad generally grants an initial one-year permit, and the residence authorization under Law 14/2013 can be renewed if you continue to meet the conditions.
You must show financial resources of at least 200% of Spain's monthly minimum interprofessional wage (SMI), backed by contracts and proof of funds.
Yes. Spouses or registered partners, dependent children, and dependent parents can be included, subject to extra financial requirements.
Qualifying digital nomads may opt into a special tax regime with a reduced flat rate on Spanish-source work income up to a high annual threshold, instead of the standard progressive rates.
Remote employees must work only for companies outside Spain. Self-employed applicants may work for Spanish companies, but that work cannot exceed 20% of their total activity.
Core documents include proof of remote work for foreign companies, qualifications or experience, income evidence, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and translated, apostilled foreign documents.
The Digital Nomad Visa is a Startups Law route for non-EU remote workers and freelancers who work mainly for companies outside Spain; it can be applied for as a visa at a consulate or as a residence permit from inside Spain through the UGE-CE, which resolves in about 20 working days.
