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What is the Digital Nomad Visa?

The digital nomad visa is a residence permit for telecommuters. This visa is international, aimed at foreigners who are not nationals of the European Union. It allows them to work for companies based in other countries, while they enjoy the wonders that Spain has to offer. Of course, for this to be possible, it is necessary to use computer, telematic and telecommunication means and systems. This legal figure is included in the Startups Law (click if you want to know what it is!).

Let’s remember that the visa allows working ONLY for companies located outside Spain. If you work for companies inside the country (let’s think of a second job), the work for such companies cannot exceed 20% of the total professional activity.

Academic Background and Professional Experience:

Applicants must be graduates or postgraduates from prestigious universities or business schools, or have at least three years of professional experience.

Real and Continuous Activity:

The company contracted must have real and continuous activity.

Teleworking:

It must be proven with documentation that the work activity can be performed by teleworking.

Preexisting Employment Relationship:

The applicant must demonstrate that the employment relationship with the non-resident company has existed at least 3 months prior to submitting the application, together with documents proving the terms and conditions of the remote activity.

Features

It is specially designed for those outside Spain. Applicants are granted a 1-year permit to reside and work throughout the national territory. If the period of work is shorter, the visa will have the same duration.

After one year, a residence permit must be applied for.

However, for those who are already legally in Spain, a 3-year permit is granted to reside and work throughout the national territory.

Where to Apply for Residency

Visa applications must be submitted to Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts, i.e. Embassies and Consulates.

The Residence Authorization will be issued at the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE-CE).

Digital Nomad Visa Consequences

Positive aspects:

Residence in Spain: Possibility to enjoy the climate, gastronomy and cultural attractions of the country.
Flexibility: Work from anywhere with internet connection, meet other professionals and expand networks.
Travel: Allows you to travel to different cities in Spain and learn about their cultural and historical diversity.
Cost Savings: Spain offers a high quality of life in relation to the average cost of living compared to other European Union countries.

Negative aspects:

Rental Costs: In areas in high demand by digital nomads, rents may increase.
Time Zone: Working in different time zones can make it difficult to communicate with colleagues and customers.
Legal and Administrative Issues: There may be challenges related to visas and tax payments in different jurisdictions.Legal and Administrative Issues: There may be challenges related to visas and tax payments in different jurisdictions.

Consultancy of The Lighthouse Team:

At The Lighthouse Team, we accompany you in this adventure. We offer the necessary services to obtain the digital nomad visa in Spain. Our extensive knowledge and experience in the field ensure that the procedures are carried out with the greatest possible legal certainty.