Immigration Barcelona Services
Remote work

Digital Nomads in Spain

The digital nomad visa lets you work remotely from Spain for a foreign company. Requirements, minimum income, and how we handle the whole application for you.

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The Digital Nomad visa allows professionals to work remotely from Spain for a foreign company. If the application is submitted from within Spain, the residence permit can last up to 3 years. Through a consulate, the initial duration is 1 year.

Main requirements

  • A foreign company with at least 1 year of activity
  • A prior employment or freelance relationship of at least 3 months
  • Minimum income: 200% of the Spanish minimum wage (SMI), approx. €2,500–€3,000 per month

Countries without a Social Security agreement

Applicants from countries without a Social Security agreement with Spain must complete additional steps:

  • Registration with Spanish Social Security
  • NIF (tax identification number) and registration with the Tax Agency
  • Legalised documents with sworn translations

Countries without an agreement include, among others: India, China, Morocco, Egypt, the Philippines, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Nepal, South Africa, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Venezuela.

How we assist

  • Review of requirements and documentation
  • Legalisations and sworn translations
  • Social Security and tax registrations
  • Submission and monitoring of the application