The new technologies, the experiences of the last few years, are leading us to a different concept of life, to new working models, to live where we want to live, regardless of where we work, teleworking is already part of our DNA, so if you want to live on the Costa Blanca North, the Digital Nomad Visa is of interest to you.
What is a NOMAD VISA? It is a residence permit and is intended for non-EU citizens who wish to move to Spain and continue working for their companies abroad, allowing them to live and work remotely from Spain.
Applicants may also travel freely throughout the Schengen area and may include their spouse and children in the same application.
Citizens of non-EU countries are eligible. EU citizens (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania and Sweden), do not need a visa to come to Spain or to the rest of the Member States. It is enough for them to have a valid identification document (passport or, in most cases, identity card). This means that they can work directly in our country, without having to apply for a work visa.
What conditions must be fulfilled in order to be eligible for the Digital Nomad Vísado?
Requirements for employees
- The applicant must have clients spread across different countries, or have different sources of income from online activities outside Spain. He/she must be working for at least one company outside Spain, and provide the terms and conditions of the remote work.
- The company must indicate in a letter that the applicant’s position allows remote working and that he/she is authorised to do so.
- Demonstrate sufficient experience and training, either by demonstrating 3 years of work experience, or by being a graduate of a recognised university or business school.
- Proof of €25,000 for the main applicant and a further €9,500 for dependants by means of a Bank Certificate. A payslip or employment contract can also be used as proof of these funds.
- Take out Private Health Insurance in Spain.
- Criminal record for the last 5 years.
- The application will be submitted in SPAIN by us so applicants do not need to deal with any Spanish Consulate and will get an answer within 20 days.
Requirements for the self-employed:
- The applicant must have clients spread across different countries, or have different sources of income from online activities outside Spain. You must be working for at least one company outside Spain, and provide the terms and conditions of the remote work.
- You must demonstrate a self-employed relationship with your clients for at least 3 months prior to application.
- Demonstrate sufficient experience and training, either by demonstrating 3 years of work experience, or by being a graduate of a recognised university or business school.
- Proof of €25,000 for the main applicant and a further €9,500 for dependants by means of a Bank Certificate. A payslip or employment contract can also be used as proof of these funds.
- Take out Private Health Insurance in Spain.
- Criminal record for the last 5 years.
- The application will be submitted in SPAIN by us so applicants do not need to deal with any Spanish Consulate and will get an answer within 20 days.
This application will grant a Residence permit for 3 years and may be renewed for 2 more years. After these 5 years, they will have the right to obtain permanent residence in Spain.
In addition to being able to telework from Spain, this formula also provides significant tax benefits, as long as applicants have not been Residents in Spain for the last 5 years, they will pay 24% tax on income up to €600,000. From €600,001 onwards it will be 47% for five years. – Income from Spanish companies is allowed but cannot be more than 20% of total income.
Come and discover our properties in Spain, on the Costa Blanca North and during your visit we will arrange a free appointment with a prestigious law firm to inform you of all the details of the Digital Nomad Visa.
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