Spain Digital Nomad Visa for Remote Workers

The Spain Digital Nomad Visa provides eligible remote workers and qualified professionals with a legal pathway to live in Spain while continuing to work remotely using digital and communication technologies.

TD Global Services provides comprehensive support throughout the process, from reviewing the applicant's circumstances and checking professional and financial documents to preparing the application file, arranging required document attestation, and following up on the application according to the agreed scope of service.

This route may be suitable for remote employees, freelancers, and qualified professionals who can demonstrate their professional activity and meet the applicable requirements.

What Is the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?

The Spain Digital Nomad Visa is designed for eligible non-EU nationals who can perform their professional activities remotely from Spain using digital and telecommunications technologies.

It may be available to remote employees working for companies outside Spain, as well as freelancers and independent professionals who meet the applicable requirements.

The application generally requires evidence of professional activity, an eligible employment or professional relationship, relevant qualifications or experience, financial resources, and the required personal documentation.

You can also explore our Residency, Immigration and Investment Services for other international residency and immigration solutions.

Who Is the Spain Digital Nomad Visa For?

The Spain Digital Nomad Visa may be suitable for different categories of professionals, including:

• Remote employees.
• Freelancers providing services online.
• Qualified professionals with relevant experience.
• Entrepreneurs who can manage their activities remotely.
• Professionals whose work relies primarily on digital and communication technologies.

Each applicant's professional circumstances and supporting documents are reviewed before proceeding with the application.

Spain Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

Applicants need to prepare a complete file covering their personal, professional, and financial circumstances.

Depending on the applicant's case, the service requirements may include:

• Copy of a valid passport.
• Copy of the Saudi residence permit for Saudi residents.
• Personal photograph.
• Latest educational certificate.
• CV outlining professional experience.
• Duly authenticated criminal record certificate.
• Bank statements for the previous six months showing a monthly income of at least SAR 15,000, whether deposited in cash or received by bank transfer.
• Certificate demonstrating at least three years of professional experience or a duly certified employment letter.
• Duly certified and authenticated employment contract.
• Copy of the commercial registration for investors, where applicable.
• Additional documents according to the applicant's professional circumstances.

Final documentation may vary according to nationality, professional status, place of application, and whether eligible family members are included.

Where documents require authentication, applicants can use our Document Attestation Services.

Proof of Remote Work and Professional Experience

Evidence of employment or professional activity is an important part of a Spain Digital Nomad Visa application.

Applicants need documents demonstrating the nature of their work and their ability to perform it remotely.

Depending on the case, supporting evidence may include an employment contract, experience certificate, employment letter, CV, and educational or professional qualifications.

Investors and self-employed professionals may also need to provide documentation relating to their company or business activity.

The complete documentation is reviewed together to ensure that the applicant's professional circumstances are presented consistently.

Bank Statements and Financial Documentation

The service requirements include bank statements covering the previous six months showing the applicant's account activity and income.

The statements should demonstrate a monthly income of at least SAR 15,000, whether the funds are deposited in cash or received by bank transfer.

Financial documents are reviewed alongside the applicant's professional documents before the application file is completed.

Can Family Members Be Included?

Eligible family members may be included or apply under the applicable family provisions, subject to the requirements for each case.

The required documentation may vary according to the family relationship, number of dependants, and circumstances of each applicant.

Financial requirements may also change when family members are included.

For this reason, family details are reviewed from the beginning so that the relevant documentation can be prepared correctly.

Benefits of the Spain Digital Nomad Visa

The Spain Digital Nomad Visa offers an immigration route for eligible professionals who want to live in Spain while continuing their remote professional activities.

Key benefits may include:

• Legal residence in Spain during the validity of the relevant authorization.
• Ability to continue eligible remote work under the program requirements.
• Possibility of including eligible family members.
• Travel within the Schengen Area subject to the applicable rules for residence permit holders.
• Possibility of renewal when the applicable conditions continue to be met.
• Access to Spain's established business and digital environment.

The rights and procedures available to each applicant depend on the type of authorization, individual circumstances, and applicable regulations.

What Does TD Global Services Provide?

TD Global Services assists applicants throughout the preparation and application process according to the agreed scope of service.

Our service may include:

• Initial assessment of the applicant's circumstances.
• Preliminary eligibility review.
• Identification of required documents.
• Review of personal documentation.
• Review of employment and professional experience documents.
• Review of financial documents.
• Coordination of translation and attestation requirements.
• Document attestation within the agreed service scope.
• Preparation of the application file.
• Assistance with submission through the appropriate channels.
• Coordination with a specialized law firm in Spain when included in the service.
• Application follow-up.
• Assistance with additional document requests during processing.

The exact scope of service is defined before the application process begins.

You can also explore other TD Global Services for visa, residency, document attestation, and international business support.

How Long Does the Spain Digital Nomad Visa Process Take?

Processing times vary according to the applicant's circumstances, document readiness, place of application, appointment availability, and any additional requirements during processing.

The time required to prepare the application should also be distinguished from the processing period of the competent Spanish authorities.

TD Global Services follows the agreed stages of the service and assists the applicant with the documents and requirements related to the application.

Long-Term Residence and Spanish Citizenship

Continuous legal residence in Spain may allow an applicant to consider other residence pathways in the future, subject to meeting their applicable requirements.

Spanish citizenship has separate eligibility conditions and residence periods that may vary according to the applicant's nationality, legal circumstances, residence history, and other requirements.

Long-term residence and citizenship are therefore separate legal pathways and are not automatically granted through the Spain Digital Nomad Visa.

Apply for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa

If you work remotely or operate a professional activity that can be managed digitally, TD Global Services can review your circumstances and assist with preparing your application.

Provide your nationality, current country of residence, type of work, professional experience, financial documentation, and details of any family members you wish to include.

Request our Spain Digital Nomad Visa service and begin preparing your application through an organized process covering document review, application preparation, and follow-up.

Visit TD Global Services to explore our available services and request assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Spain Digital Nomad Visa

What documents are required for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?The application may include a passport, residence permit where applicable, criminal record certificate, employment and professional experience documents, educational qualifications, bank statements, and other documents relevant to the applicant's circumstances.

What bank statements are required?

The service requirements include bank statements covering the previous six months and showing a monthly income of at least SAR 15,000, whether deposited in cash or received by bank transfer.

Is professional experience required?

The service requirements include evidence of at least three years of professional experience or a duly certified employment letter, depending on the applicant's circumstances.

Can family members be included?

Eligible family members may be included subject to the applicable documentation, financial requirements, and other conditions.

Can freelancers apply?

Freelancers and independent professionals may be eligible when their activities can be performed remotely and they meet the applicable program requirements.

Is approval guaranteed?

TD Global Services assists with application preparation, document review, and follow-up according to the agreed scope of service. The final decision remains with the competent Spanish authorities.