Spain's Digital Nomad Visa Program Offers Three-Year Residency for Remote Workers
Spain has implemented a Digital Nomad Visa program, allowing remote workers to reside and work legally in the country for an initial period of three years, with a potential two-year renewal. This visa is designed for individuals earning income from remote work performed outside of Spain, including employees of foreign companies, freelancers, and business owners. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient income, which is calculated per family member, and provide three months of regular bank statements matching contracts and invoices. Key requirements also include a passport valid for at least one year, a criminal record certificate from their country of citizenship and any country lived in over the past two years (apostilled and sworn translated), and medical insurance from a Spanish insurer with no co-payment or waiting periods. The application process can be initiated electronically from within Spain, requiring the applicant to be legally present in the country at the time of filing. Alternatively, applicati...
