Spain Digital Nomad Visa: How to Apply in 2024 

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.

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

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

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

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

You must spend at least 6 months in Spain throughout the year

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?😊

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

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!

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.

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 👇 nomadsembassy.com/contact/

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/

there are so many different numbers out there not sure who to believe

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

Yes, it is gross :)

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

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/

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.

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

You will go to your local immigration office or police station that handles immigration cases.

Yes it is possible! You will have to register as a couple in Spain before submitting your visa application

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

One example is an employee or client contract expressly stating that you are allowed to work remotely full-time

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 :)

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?

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 👇 nomadsembassy.com/spain-digital-nomad-visa/

Sure! If you earn money from RU-vid working remotely you can be a digital nomad :)

@@nomadsembassy I support your channel since we both are RU-vidrs 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

We're so glad you find it helpful :)

No, after you receive approval you will register for an NIE number (we can help with that!)

This could be true but we are unaware of this information

You can request our free eligibility check by completing the contact form in this article nomadsembassy.com/spain-digital-nomad-visa/

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

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!

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

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

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 👇 nomadsembassy.com/digital-nomad-visa-eligibility-check/

She said 80 euros.

Please send us an email so we can review your situation and assist you :) nomadsembassy.com/contact

As long as you meet the income requirements by working remotely you should be good to go :)

Yes, after 10 years you may apply for citizenship. Please note that Spain does not allow dual citizenship for most countries

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/

For the digital nomad visa, they double the minimum wage to create the minimum income requirement

They are one of the most selective of the digital nomad visas in Europe 🤷‍♀ Malta has some easier requirements if you're interested 😉

There is no news of an end date for this visa. We expect it to be around for a while :)