Spain has launched a digital nomad visa — here’s how to get one

Sunny climate, a cheap value of residing, scrumptious meals, gorgeous landscapes — Spain has all of it. And with a number of the greatest web speeds in Europe, the Mediterranean nation has turn into a standard vacation spot for expats and distant employees.

The newly-launched digital nomad visa has made the nation an much more interesting choice. The scheme has been in pressure since January, as a part of the lately accepted Startup Law, which goals to make the nation a frontrunner in attracting funding, progressive entrepreneurship, and expertise.

While different EU nations comparable to Greece, Portugal, and Croatia have already launched comparable schemes, Spain’s digital nomad visa introduces one other aggressive providing.

Who is eligible?

The visa is open to non-EU/EAA nationals who’re working remotely, both as self-employed freelancers or staff. They are required to be working primarily for non-Spanish firms, with Spanish corporations solely accountable for a most of 20% of their whole earnings.

Prospective digital nomads should not have lived within the nation throughout the 5 years earlier than making use of, and should not be residing illegally in Spain through the utility course of.

What are the necessities?

Applicants want to reveal that they’ve been working for his or her purchasers or firm for at the least three months earlier than making use of — and the corporate they work for should have been in operation for at the least a yr. They’re additionally required to show that they’ll do their job remotely.

In phrases of background, potential visa holders should present they’ve both a minimal of three years of labor expertise or be graduates/postgraduates from famend universities, vocational coaching programs or prestigious enterprise faculties.

Equally essential is proof of economic self-sufficiency. To present that they’ll assist themselves in Spain, people making use of for the visa want to earn 200% of the nation’s month-to-month minimal wage. Currently, this interprets to €2,334 monthly or €28,000 per yr.

Spouses and kids may be part of the visa holders in Spain, by which case an additional 25% for every member of the family is added to the edge earnings.

Finally, candidates are required to have a clear legal document within the final 5 years, whereas, in the interim, they want to acquire full, personal medical insurance.

Visa length and utility course of

Spain’s digital nomad visa is initially legitimate for 12 months, or at some stage in the employment interval if that’s shorter than a yr. It may be renewed for up to 5 years, at which level it’s potential to apply for everlasting residency.

Interested digital nomads can both apply by a consulate or embassy of their residence nation or enter Spain on a vacationer visa and apply throughout the first three months.

Applicants want to present the next paperwork:

• Completed copy of the National Visa Application Form.
• Valid passport and two passport images.
• Proof of appropriate employment (work contract and/or letter from employer confirming the distant skilled exercise).
• Proof that the employer/firm has been lively for at the least one yr
• Proof of earnings (payslips, work contract, financial institution statements).
• Proof of {qualifications} (college diploma, skilled certificates, or proof of at the least three years of expertise).
• Proof of medical insurance authorised to function in Spain.
• Criminal document examine certificates for the final 5 years.
• Proof of familial relationship to different candidates (marriage certificates, beginning certificates).

The utility charge is round €80, though the precise determine can differ barely relying on the nation you apply from.

It can take between 15 to 45 days for the visa to be processed.