Digital Nomad Visa Spain

Overview

To qualify for a digital nomad visa you will need to show that you can earn enough money to support yourself and any family members who might be coming to Spain with you as dependents.

Usually, this means that you will be asked to prove that you have a pre-existing professional relationship of at least three months with your employer and that this employer has been professionally trading for at least one year prior to your application.

If you are a freelancer with multiple clients, you will need to prove that you have been working for at least three months while reliably earning a minimum monthly income that shows your ability to actually make a living off your line of work. You will need to provide details of any past and future commissions, contracts or otherwise relevant business plans, to show that you will be able to continue earning money once you have moved to Spain.

Naturally, your work must be suitable for a remote arrangement and you will need to obtain all relevant licences or permits. The immigration official assessing your application will likely try to determine whether you have the necessary skills or experience to carry out the work you plan on doing but showing a successful work history may be enough.

Income Requirements for Digital Nomad Visa in Spain

You will need to be able to support yourself when living in Spain, so a core aspect of your application will be to prove that you have a work arrangement that allows you to do so. As such, you will usually need to earn above Spanish minimum wage. Specific numbers may vary but you should earn at least €25,920 annually which amounts to about €2,160 per month. Keep in mind that it will also be your responsibility to support any dependents you may wish to bring, which will increase the minimum income requirements.

At a glance, a family of two will require a monthly income of €2,970 and a family of three requires €3,240.

It is always best to double-check what the minimum income requirements are for your individual circumstances. If you are unsure or would like help with any other part of your application, you can contact our team of immigration lawyers at Total Law by calling +1 844 290 6312 today. We will be happy to support you with whatever you need.

Health Insurance for Digital Nomad Visa Spain

When applying to live and work from Spain, you will need to take the necessary precautions to make sure that you are not a risk to the Spanish public health sector. As such, you will be required to take out an adequate private health insurance policy that covers you for €30,000 or more. You must remain covered for the entirety of your stay, as will any family members you are bringing.

You will also be asked to obtain and submit a health certificate to show that you do not have any serious medical conditions that may prove a risk of contagion or similar for the Spanish general public.

Criminal Record Check for Spain Digital Nomad

Spain’s digital nomad visa assesses whether permitting your entry into the country is likely to interfere with the public interest. As such, you will need to provide a criminal record certificate that covers at least the last five years leading up to your application. You must be able to show that you have not engaged in any form of illegal activity.

Overview

To prepare for your application you should first make sure that you have all the relevant documents. As this visa requires you to submit a criminal record certificate it is important that you factor in the time it may take to carry out and obtain any relevant background checks. You will also need to obtain an official translation of documents that are not originally issued in Spain.

Once you are ready, you will need to submit your application and pay the required fees. The process may vary, depending on where you are applying from. You may apply from Canada or elsewhere abroad, but applications that are filed when you are already in Spain will usually be a bit cheaper and offer a longer initial validity for the permission you will be given.

Applying from Abroad

If you are applying from Canada or elsewhere outside of Spain, you will need to register for an appointment with your local Spanish immigration authority. This may be the Spanish embassy in Ottawa or the Spanish Consulate General in Toronto. You may also apply with a local visa application centre if one is available near you.

You will be asked to submit your application along with your accompanying evidence and the visa fee.

When applying abroad, the digital nomad visa that you will receive is usually valid for one year, after which you may apply to upgrade it to a Spanish digital nomad residential permission. While the initial validity period may be shorter, there is no overall effect on your ability to stay long-term, provided that you remain eligible.

Applying in Spain

An alternative application route allows for digital nomad permission applications to be filed directly in Spain. The main benefit of this approach is that you will be issued a digital nomad residential permit instead of the digital nomad visa, meaning that your permission will be valid for three years from the start.

Applications from within Spain may also be a little bit cheaper.

You should gather all required documents before travelling to Spain and be prepared to submit translations where relevant. If you are not a Canadian national but have only been living there, you may need to obtain a tourist visa before you are allowed to travel to Spain.

After you have submitted your application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you will need to visit a police station to have your fingerprints taken. This is a requirement before you will be given your residential card.