A connected world of opportunities

Specialized Services

International Telework Visa (Digital Nomad in Spain)

The visa teleworker international in Spain, known as visa digital nomad, is a route more attractive for foreign professionals to reside in Spain while working remotely for companies located outside of the country. This legal figure, introduced in the Law 28/2022 development of the ecosystem of startups Act (Startups), responds to the growing global demand for international mobility and telework.

This is a permission directed to qualified professionals, consultants, programmers, creative, digital, translators, designers, marketing experts, and freelancers international, who wish to settle in Spain, while maintaining their employment or professional relationship with clients and / or foreign employers. It is also of interest to foreign companies and Spanish, that can incorporate talent remote legally and safely, ensuring compliance with the migration regulations, and tax.

What is it?

The visa teleworker international is a temporary residence authorization that allows citizens of third countries to live in Spain while working remotely for companies not established in the country.
Unlike other permissions, this visa is designed for professionals who generate income from abroad, with no need for integration in the Spanish labour market in a direct way.
Granted initially for 1 year, with possibility of becoming a residence permit of up to 3 years and is renewable. After 5 years, can be requested for long-term residence in Spain.

Who is it addressed?

Teleworkers international

Employees hired by foreign companies working in remote.

Freelancers global

Independent professionals with a portfolio of clients in overseas.

Consultants and digital technology

Experts in IT, cyber security, web development or digital transformation.

Creative professionals

Designers, editors, translators and specialists in marketing and communication.

Foreign companies that wish to legalize the stay of its posted workers in Spain.

Main requirements to apply for this visa

1. Employment or professional relationship with a foreign company

Of at least 3 months.

2. A university degree, specialized professional training or experience accredited

At least 3 years.

3. Accreditation of sufficient income

It requires the availability of financial means equivalent to 200% of the IPREM for the main applicant, additional 75% for the first family member and a 25 % for the following.
Example 2025: with a IPREM approximate annual 7,200 €, the applicant must provide proof to 14,400 € / year and for each family, between 5.400 € to 1.800 € extra as applicable.

4. Medical insurance

Must be valid in Spain.

5. Lack of a criminal record in Spain

Also must have no criminal record in their country of residence in the past 5 years.

Required documentation

- Official application form.
- Complete passport and in force.
- Employment contract with a foreign company or test professional relationship continued.
- Justification of experience or professional degree.
- Certificates from a bank or payroll proving income.
- Private medical insurance valid in Spain.
- Criminal record certificate legalized/apostilled.
- Proof of address in Spain (lease or title to property).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work for clients in Spain, with this visa?

Yes, it supports up to 20 % of sales coming from customers Spanish.

At least to 14,400 € per year in 2025 (200 % IPREM), plus additional percentages by family members.

Yes, with family reunification immediately.

At the Spanish consulate or the Unit of Large Companies (UGE-CE).

20 days, with administrative silence positive.

Start your process with security

Request your consultation and get a legal assessment clear from the first moment.

Request consultation