Why apply for Spain Digital Nomad Visa?

• Valid for 12 months
• Remote workers can live and Work in Spain.
• Opportunity to bring Dependents
• Tax benefits
• Freedom to travel within the Schengen Zone.
• Affordable cost of living

Spain Digital Nomad Visa

In the year 2023 the Spain authorities have made an addition to their Start-up Act, by introducing the Digital Nomad Visa. This act was designed to meet the increasing demand for foreign investment.

The Spain Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers and freelancers to legally live in Spain while they work remotely.

Eligibility for Spain Digital Nomad Visa

• Must be a non-citizen of the EU/EEA
• Hold a University Degree
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the respective field.
• Valid work Offer
• Work for a company that allows remote work
• Self-employed with a global client base

Benefits of Spain Digital Nomad Visa

• Travel freely within the Schengen area
• Work remotely while staying in Spain
• Have your family accompany you to Spain
• Quicker processing time
• Affordable cost of living
• High speed internet connection.
• Get an exempted tax rate of 24% if you earn up to 60,000 Euros per annum
• No taxation on any Non –Spanish properties and assets.

Documents Required for Spain Digital Nomad

• Proof of Remote Worker Status - You must prove that you are a remote worker that can complete your job from Spain via an internet connection. While there are no specific restrictions when it comes to the type of work that you are engaged in, you must prove that you have specific expertise in your field. This can be demonstrated with a university degree, professional certificate, or proof of three years of work experience.
• Proof of Financial Self-Sufficiency - You must be able to demonstrate that your work provides you with sufficient income to support yourself while living in Spain. The minimum rate has currently been set at 200% of the Spanish minimum wage (€1,080).

An individual applying for the Spain DNV visa must show earnings of at least:

• €2,160 per month or €25,920 per year
• Family of 2 - €2,970 per month
• Family of 3 - €3,240 per month
• Family of 4 - €3,510 per month

• Full Health Insurance - Applicants must obtain full health insurance for themselves and any family members that accompany them for the full duration of their proposed stay in Spain.
• Clean Criminal Record – Provide PCC from the countries where they have lived in the last 5 years
• Minimum Stay - To be eligible for the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa you should not have lived in Spain for the last five years. You also cannot apply from Spain if you are currently there illegally.

List of Documents:

• Completed copy of the National Visa Application Form (one for each person)
• Valid passport with one-year validity and two blank pages
• Two passport photos
• Proof of suitable employment (work contract, letter from employer confirming that you can work remotely)
• Proof that your employer/company has been active for at least one year
• Proof of income (payslips, work contract, bank statements)
• Proof of qualifications (university degree, professional certificate, or evidence of at least three years of experience)
• Proof of health insurance authorized to operate in Spain
• Criminal record check certificates for the last five years (with Apostille and copy)
• Proof of familial relationship to other applicants (marriage certificate, birth certificate)

Steps to apply for a Spain Digital Nomad Visa

Step 1: Checking you eligibility for Spain digital Nomad Visa

Step 2: Arranging the checklist of required documents

Step 3: Applying for the Visa

Step 4: Submitting all the required documents

Step 5: Receive the visa and fly to Spain

Processing Time for Spain Digital Nomad Visa

The processing time for Spain Digital Nomad Visa generally takes around 2 weeks to 1 month

The validity of the Digital Nomad visa is 1 year and can be renewed for up to 5 years

Cost for Spain Digital Nomad Visa

The cost of the Spain digital nomad visa is 80 Euros and may vary depending on the country you are applying from.

How can Y-Axis help?

Y-Axis – the world's number 1 overseas immigration consultancy helps you to start your life as a Digital Nomad in Spain. We guide you through each step of the process and help you take the right decision throughout the journey. We offer:

• Job search services to find jobs in Spain.
• Expert guidance in arranging a checklist of documents