Requirements and documents differ depending on whether you are a freelancer, a remote employee, a director, or applying with family. Find the path that matches your case.
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for Freelancers
Freelancers can apply for the Spain Digital Nomad Residence permit if at least 80% of their income comes from clients located outside Spain and at least one client relationship is older than three months. This page summarises what UGE expects from self-employed applicants.
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for Remote Employees
Salaried remote employees can move to Spain under the Digital Nomad Residence if their foreign employer authorises remote work and the company has been operating for at least one year. This page focuses on what employees and their employers must prepare.
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for Company Owners and Directors
Owners and directors of non-Spanish companies can use the Digital Nomad Residence if they hold less than 25% of the share capital, OR if they qualify under the freelance/self-employed track. This page explains both routes and the documents UGE expects.
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with Family Members
Family members can be added to the Spain Digital Nomad Residence at the same time as the main applicant or in a later reagrupación. This page summarises income thresholds, document sets per relative and the use of the MI-F form.
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Applying for the Digital Nomad Residence from Inside Spain
You can apply for the Spain Digital Nomad Residence from inside Spain while on a regular tourist stay, as long as you are still legally inside the 90-day Schengen window. This route is filed with UGE and uses the Autorización Inicial track.
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Applying for the from Abroad
Outside Spain, applicants apply for a Digital Nomad Visa through the competent Spanish consulate. This visa is initially valid for one year and is exchanged for a 3-year TIE residence card after entering Spain.
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Residence Renewal
The Digital Nomad Residence is initially valid for 3 years and can be renewed for an additional 2 years. After 5 years of legal residence, holders qualify for a long-term residence permit.
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Tax Residency on the Visa
Holders of the Spain Digital Nomad Residence may opt into a special expat tax regime that taxes worldwide employment income at a flat 24% on up to €600,000 for 6 years. This page summarises eligibility, the 183-day rule and pitfalls.
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