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Moving to Spain with a Spanish Digital Nomad Visa
The Spanish Digital Nomad Visa offers a simple and tax efficient way for remote workers and freelancers to live and work in Spain.
Spain is widely recognised as one of the best countries for remote work, attracting digital nomads and international professionals from around the world. According to the VisaGuide Digital Nomad Index, Spain ranks as the top destination for digital nomads with a perfect score of 5, followed by UAE.
The Spanish Digital Nomad Visa, regulated by Law 14/2013, is a practical option for remote workers who want to live in Spain while keeping their job and contract in their home country
The Digital Nomad Visa in Spain gives you access to the country’s favourable non-resident tax regime, known as the Beckham Law, offering significant tax advantages.
This special income tax scheme allows eligible applicants to pay tax at a reduced fixed rate. It offers significant tax benefits for expats living and working in Spain for up to six years.
Our team of legal and tax experts can guide you through the application process and help you understand the full implications for residency, immigration, and personal taxation in Spain.
Contact us today to assess your eligibility and begin your move to Spain with confidence.
Our Experts in Immigration and Tax Matters
At Del Canto Chambers, our expert lawyers can make the transition easy and straightforward with a step-by-step process tailored to your individual circumstances.
Our team of dual-qualified Spanish and English legal and tax professionals will guide you through the process of living and working in Spain under the Spanish Government’s Digital Nomad Visa rules—while ensuring compliance with your home country’s tax and legal obligations. As authorised agents, we handle the entire application process on your behalf.
For official guidance on the Digital Nomad Visa for UK nationals, please visit the Spanish Consulate website.
Spanish Digital Nomad Visa. Are you eligible?​
To be eligible for a Spanish Digital Nomad Visa, you need to be able to answer yes to the following:
- You have a current employment contract with more than three months of history
- The company you work for is a non-Spanish company
- The company you work for has been trading for at least one year
- You are a skilled employee with a degree (or postgraduate level qualification) from an accredited university or business school or you have worked in the relevant field for at least three years
- If you are a freelancer, at least 80% of your work must be for overseas companies
What are the benefits of the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa?
- Spain will grant you a 3-year residence permit, which is renewable for 2-year periods.
- You may be eligible for the Beckham Tax Rule if you have not lived in Spain for 5 years. This rule applies a 24% flat tax rate on wages up to 600,000 € and a 47% tax rate afterwards. Under this regime, Spain may exempt all your worldwide income and gains from tax and all your net assets from wealth tax as long as they are located outside Spain.
- Family members accompanying or joining you may apply jointly, simultaneously, or successively for a residence permit.
- Your family members can work anywhere in Spain, both as employees and as self-employed, if they meet the expected age labour regulations.
- Children can attend school for free at primary and secondary level.
- You gain access to free treatment at public hospitals if you contribute to social security funds.
- Travel throughout Europe visa-free, staying in all countries of the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within 180 days.
- Streamlined visa application processing can take just 20 working days.
- After five years of living in Spain, you can apply for permanent Spanish residency.
What makes Del Canto Chambers the right choice for your Spanish Digital Nomad Visa application?
- Dual-qualified, multilingual lawyers
- Spanish legal and tax specialists
- Expertise based on over 500 complex cases from Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia
- Up-to-date with legislative changes and Spanish tax and legal implications
- Able to advise on the best tax planning and corporate structures for your personal circumstances
- Knowledgeable and responsive team ready to support you through the application process
FAQs about Spanish Digital Nomad Visa:
The Spanish Digital Nomad Visa is a type of visa that allows remote workers to live and work temporarily in Spain. It is attractive to those who wish to experience Spanish culture while maintaining their remote employment. This visa provides flexibility and the opportunity to immerse themselves in a different environment.
The requirements for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa include having remote employment with sufficient income, valid private health insurance in Spain if you are an employee, and meeting specific requirements. Evidence of employment, a valid passport and a clean criminal record are required.
Taxation may vary from case to case. Spain may require payment of local taxes, although there are specific tax arrangements for digital nomads. It is crucial to research and understand the tax implications before applying for the visa to avoid surprises.
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa is initially issued for a period of three years if you meet all the requirements. It is possible to renew it for additional periods of up to two years, provided that certain requirements are met, such as demonstrating sustainable income and complying with local laws.
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