Digital Nomad Visa

Live and Work Remotely from Spain — Fully Legal & Professionally Assisted

Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers to live and work from Spain legally for extended periods. At Visa Conexus, we guide you through the entire application process, ensuring a smooth experience from document preparation to final approval, so you can focus on your work while enjoying life in Spain.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for the Digital Nomad Visa, applicants generally need:

  • Remote employment or freelance work: You must work for a company outside Spain or have clients abroad.
  • Minimum income requirement: Proof of sufficient income – following the Government guidelines- to support yourself while living in Spain.
  • Valid passport: With at least one year of validity.
  • Health insurance: Private insurance valid in Spain.
  • Clean criminal record: No criminal convictions.

Required Documents

  1. Completed visa application form
  2. Passport-sized photographs
  3. Proof of remote work (employment contract, freelance invoices, or company letters)
  4. Evidence of income (bank statements, salary proof, others)
  5. Private health insurance coverage
  6. Criminal record certificate
  7. Cover letter explaining your work and intention to reside in Spain

Note: Specific requirements may vary by nationality; we ensure your documents meet consulate standards.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Initial Consultation: Review eligibility and your remote work situation.
  2. Document Preparation & Review: We check and organize all required paperwork.
  3. Submission to Consulate: File your application at the Spanish consulate in your country, or directly in Spain if you are already in the country.
  4. Visa Approval: Typically processed within 1–3 months. If you are already in Spain, the Digital Nomad Residence may be applied directly to the office in charge, with processing time around 1 month.
  5. Arrival in Spain & Residence Card: Register and obtain your TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) for legal residence.

Timeline & Fees

  • Processing time: 1–3 months, depending on whether you apply at a consulate or directly from Spain, on those cases allowed
  • Duration & Renewal
  • The Digital Nomad Visa in Spain is generally granted for:
  • 1 year if applied for at a Spanish consulate in your home country
  • Up to 3 years if applied for directly from Spain
  • After the initial Residence permit, it can be renewed for up to 2 additional years, allowing you to live and work remotely in Spain legally for several years.
  • Fees: Consular fees + Government fees (we provide guidance on exact amounts per case)

FAQs

Q: Can I work for a Spanish company with this visa?
A: No, the Digital Nomad Visa is for remote work for companies or clients outside Spain.

Q: Can I bring my family?
A: Yes, spouses and children under 18 may apply as dependents.

Q: Can I travel within Schengen?
A: Yes, you can travel across Schengen countries while the visa is valid.

Q: Can I apply from Spain or only abroad?
A: Most applications are made from outside Spain, but some cases allow in-country applications.

Ready to live and work in Spain as a Digital Nomad?

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