Spain\u2019s Digital Nomad Visa allows certain foreign employees to live in Spain while maintaining their employment with a company located abroad. It is intended for non-EU citizens whose duties can be performed entirely remotely through information and communication technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The foreign employer must show that it has conducted a genuine and continuous business activity for at least one year. The employee must prove that the employment relationship has existed for at least the three months immediately preceding the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The employer must expressly authorise the employee to work remotely from Spain and confirm that the employment relationship will continue during the requested period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the employment route, the applicant may only work for companies located outside Spain. The rule allowing up to 20 percent of activity with Spanish companies applies to professional or commercial activities, not to employment.
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The employment contract and employer letter should describe the employee\u2019s actual responsibilities, digital tools, communication methods, place of work and the absence of duties requiring a physical presence. A generic statement that remote work is permitted may be insufficient when the duties appear to require in-person work.
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The main applicant must demonstrate income of at least EUR 34,200 per year, equivalent to EUR 2,850 per month. Additional amounts are required for accompanying family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The applicant must also hold an accepted academic or vocational qualification or demonstrate at least three years of relevant professional experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The employee must demonstrate how Social Security coverage will be maintained. Depending on the country and circumstances, this may involve a valid certificate of coverage or registration of the foreign employer and employee with the Spanish Social Security system. Private medical insurance does not replace employment-related Social Security obligations.
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An application made through a Spanish consulate may result in a visa valid for up to one year. A person legally present in Spain may apply to the UGE for a residence authorisation of up to three years.
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At Nomadis Legal, <\/strong>we review the employment contract, employer authorisation, job duties, income and Social Security position before filing. Book a consultation and we will assess whether your employment relationship meets the requirements. This article is for general information only. Legal, administrative and tax requirements may change and should be reviewed for each individual case.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Spain\u2019s Digital Nomad Visa allows certain foreign employees to live in Spain while maintaining their employment with a company located abroad. It is intended for non-EU citizens whose duties can be performed entirely remotely through information and communication technologies. Requirements for the company and employee The foreign employer must show that it has conducted a genuine and continuous business activity for at least one year. The employee must prove that the employment relationship has existed for at least the three months immediately preceding the application. The employer must expressly authorise the employee to work remotely from Spain and confirm that the employment relationship will continue during the requested period. Can the employee work for a Spanish company Under the employment route, the applicant may only work for companies located outside Spain. The rule allowing up to 20 percent of activity with Spanish companies applies to professional or commercial activities, not to employment. How to prove that the position is remote The employment contract and employer letter should describe the employee\u2019s actual responsibilities, digital tools, communication methods, place of work and the absence of duties requiring a physical presence. A generic statement that remote work is permitted may be insufficient when the duties appear to require in-person work. Income and qualifications The main applicant must demonstrate income of at least EUR 34,200 per year, equivalent to EUR 2,850 per month. Additional amounts are required for accompanying family members. The applicant must also hold an accepted academic or vocational qualification or demonstrate at least three years of relevant professional experience. Social Security The employee must demonstrate how Social Security coverage will be maintained. Depending on the country and circumstances, this may involve a valid certificate of coverage or registration of the foreign employer and employee with the Spanish Social Security system. Private medical insurance does not replace employment-related Social Security obligations. Duration and application route An application made through a Spanish consulate may result in a visa valid for up to one year. A person legally present in Spain may apply to the UGE for a residence authorisation of up to three years. How Nomadis Legal can help At Nomadis Legal, we review the employment contract, employer authorisation, job duties, income and Social Security position before filing. Book a consultation and we will assess whether your employment relationship meets the requirements. This article is for general information only. Legal, administrative and tax requirements may change and should be reviewed for each individual case.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2874,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2873","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sin-categoria"],"yoast_head":"\n
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