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.
Foreign-client income share
At least 80% from clients outside Spain
Minimum monthly income
~€2,762 gross (200% SMI, 2026 reference)
Client relationship
At least one client older than 3 months
Professional registration
Active self-employment status in home country
Qualifications
Degree OR 3+ years of relevant experience
Confirm income and client mix
Make sure 80%+ of invoices come from non-Spanish clients and you can document the past 3+ months.
Collect client contracts and letters
Each main client signs a remote-work letter confirming the relationship, role and that you may work from Spain.
Get your registration certificate
Obtain proof of your self-employed activity in your home country, with apostille and sworn Spanish translation.
Generate forms with the builder
Use the free TeletrabajadoresVisa builder for MI-T and 790-038. Pay the fee and keep the proof.
Submit the file to UGE
Submit online with a digital certificate, or through a representative if applying from abroad.
Use our free forms builder to generate immigration forms and prepare your document set faster.
Not sure which scenario fits you? Read the complete Spain Digital Nomad Visa guide first.