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Spain Digital Nomad Visa 2025: Everything You Need to Know | She Finds Ways | YouTubeToText
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Spain has introduced a digital nomad visa to attract international remote workers and freelancers, allowing them to live and work in Spain legally for extended periods while earning income from abroad.
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Imagine this, working remotely from a
cozy cafe in Aleante, then taking a
sunset stroll on the beach, all without
overstaying your tourist visa. Well,
Spain finally made that dream a reality.
Back in 2023, they launched what you
call a digital nomad visa. Something I
wish existed when I moved to Europe in
2021, but now you can do it the right
way. If you're a remote worker craving
sangria, sunshine, and siestas, then
this one's for you. In this video, I
will be going through frequently asked
questions about this visa and provide
answers coming from an immigration
lawyer so you don't have to. So yeah,
started. First things first, what is the
Spain digital nomad visa? It's a visa
designed for remote workers and
freelancers who work for non-spe
companies. Spain created it under their
startup act to bring in international
talent. Translation: You get to live in
Spain while earning from abroad. Next,
who can apply? You qualify if you work
remotely for a non-sp company or
freelance with mostly international
clients. You also qualify if you earn
around 2,700
to€3,500 per month and if you're not an
EU or EA
citizen. Next, do you need a job or can
you be self-employed or freelance? Yes,
both employees of foreign companies and
freelancers working for international
clients can
apply. Question number four, what are
the income requirements? So, Spain wants
to see that you can support yourself.
The magic number is around €3,500 per
month for the main applicant, more if
you're bringing family. When you search
online, the amount is typically lower, around
around
€2,700. But as per my lawyer, it varies
depending on which city you want to stay
at. If you choose Barcelona or Madrid,
for instance, then it's going to have a
higher income requirement because of
higher cost of
living. Question number five, can you
bring family? Yes, your spouse and kids
can come, but remember more people means
um more required income and insurance.
Question number six, can you work with
Spanish clients? Yes, but take note that
only 20% of your income can come from
Spanish companies or clients and the
rest needs to be from abroad. Question
number seven, what are the requirements?
So, here's what you'll need. A valid
passport, of course. Proof of income
like contracts, invoices, bank
statements, etc. A clean criminal
record, private health insurance by an
insurance company accredited in Spain, a
university degree or more than 3 years
of work experience, and a minimum 3
months of remote work history. Question
number eight, what about visa duration?
If you're applying from Spain, you get a
one-year permit, renewable up to 5
years. If you're applying from abroad,
you'll start with a one-year visa, then
switch to a residency permit or the TA
once you're in Spain. Question number
nine, do you have to pay taxes? Unless
you only wanted to work remotely from
Spain for less than 6 months, you would
inevitably become a tax resident, as
renewing um the digital nomad visa
requires you to live in the country for
a minimum of 183 days a year. Once in
Spain, you'll need to register as
autonom or what they call freelancer or
self-employed. And that means you'll
enjoy a lower tax rate. It's 15% for the
first 2 years. You'll pay into social
security or cigured social. And once you
start doing that, you'll get access to
public healthare. Question number 10,
how to apply? You can apply from a
consulate abroad or from within Spain,
even on a tourist visa. Just prepare for
Spanish timelines and hire a lawyer if
you can. I highly recommend it. Applying
in Spain is through the UG or Unida de Grandes
Grandes
impress. Question 11. How long does it
take to get approved? In country
applications or if you apply in Spain,
it may take 20 business days or more.
Consular processing can take longer,
around 30 to 45 days. Question number
12. What happens if you lose your remote
job? If this happens, you've got a one
month grace period to find new remote
work. If not, your visa could be
revoked. Also, you've got to keep
contributing to Seagura Dad Social
Monthly. Question number 13. Can you
apply for Spanish citizenship after
living in Spain for 2 years on a digital
nomad visa? Yes. Citizens of Ibero
American countries, Andor, the
Philippines, and Portugal can apply for
citizenship after only two years
benefiting from a fasttrack option.
Question number 14, can I travel to
other Shenhen countries under this visa?
Yes, you can travel freely within the
Shenhen area. Question number 15, how
much does this visa cost? The total cost
can vary depending on how and where you
apply, but here's a breakdown of the
main expenses to expect. Visa
application fee if applying from abroad.
It's somewhere between 80 to€100
depending on your nationality and the
consulate. Visa application fee if
applying within Spain, it's €73 if you
apply directly from Spain through the
Unida de Grandes Empressas or UG. Lawyer
or visa assistance, optional but highly
recommended. Expect to pay around 400
to€600 plus 21% EVA or tax if you use a
professional immigration lawyer or
service. your teta
ident. It cost €22. This is your
official foreigner ID card issued once
you're approved and living in Spain.
Other common expenses um apostal and
document translation cost can vary
depending on the number of documents
private health insurance required for
your application and typically ranges
from €500 to €1,200 per year depending
on your age and coverage and criminal
background check. The price depends on
your home country. And lastly, what
happens after you get the visa?
After you get the visa and you're in
Spain, you register your home address in
Spain. This is necessary for obtaining
your residency card or TA and accessing
public services. After that, you apply
for your residency card or the tera de
identero. Once you have your TA card,
you can now open a Spanish bank account.
After that, you'd register yourself as
an autonom or a self-employed or
freelancer and then register with Sigura
Social, which will then give you access
to public healthare. Your local health
clinic will depend on your home address.
So, there you have it. Spain's digital
nomad visa could be your ticket to
living the Mediterranean dream without
burning through your 90day shenan limit.
Whether it's the beaches of Anducia or
the hustle of Madrid, you can live,
work, and thrive here. And that's it. If
this sounds like your vibe, hit like,
subscribe, and share this video. As
always, if you've got questions, drop
them in the comments below. And if you
want the full checklist and legal
resources, check the link in the description.
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