Detailed residence permit requirements for remote workers and freelancers in Spain: income, documents, experience, and tax advantages.
The digital nomad visa and residence permit allow you to live and legally work remotely in Spain for up to 5 years, with the right to subsequently obtain permanent residency and even citizenship.
The Startups Law (Ley de Startups) has made this type of residency one of the most sought-after among IT professionals.
1. Minimum income: from 2600–2700 euros per month (tied to 200% of the SMI — minimum wage). The amount increases for spouses and children.
2. Remote work experience: you must have been working for your current foreign company for at least 3 months, and the company itself must have existed for at least a year.
3. No criminal record (apostilled certificate) and fully comprehensive private health insurance in Spain without co-payments (sin copagos).
Nomads who have not lived in Spain for the last 5 years can apply for a special tax regime. This allows paying a flat income tax rate of 24% on incomes up to 600,000 euros instead of the standard progressive scale.
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