Obtaining a Digital Nomad residence permit in Spain is an excellent opportunity to legally live and work abroad while maintaining a remote employment format. In this article, we will examine the main requirements for candidates.
1. Legality of Stay and Legal Status of the Applicant
be over 18 years old at the time of residence application
not be a citizen of a European Union (EU) country, European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland (or a family member of such citizens);
not be listed among persons prohibited from entering Spain or other EU countries
have no outstanding or unspent criminal convictions in countries of residence for the past 5 years
be in Spain legally (in case of direct residence permit application) — with a Schengen tourist visa, national visa, or residence permit from another EU country
2. Professional Qualifications of the Applicant and Work Experience
higher/professional education corresponding to the work performed, or 3+ years of confirmed experience in the field of activity
work experience under the current employment contract (for an employee) or service contract (for a freelancer) — at least 3 months
3. Legal Status of the Employer and Remote Nature of Work
the foreign company with which the contract is concluded must be registered as a legal entity for at least 1 year
work must be performed completely remotely (using a computer, online tools, telecommunications).
4. Financial Requirements
Define the required gross income level (before tax deductions):
€2,849 — for one main applicant
€3,917 — for a family of two people
€4,274 — for a family of three people
+€356 for each additional family member
