5 Key Advantages for Non-EU Applicants
Unlimited Schengen Access
Forget the 90-day tourist rule. Your Spanish TIE gives you visa-free travel across all 29 Schengen countries.
Unmatched Quality of Life
Stable political climate, safe streets, world-class healthcare, and 300+ days of sunshine.
Full Family Relocation
Bring your spouse and children under a single application with full residency rights from day one.
Exceptional Digital Infrastructure
Spain ranks among the top European nations for high-speed fiber-optic internet coverage.
A Clear Path to EU Citizenship
Time on this visa counts fully towards legal residency years and a Spanish passport for your entire family.
Who Qualifies for the Spain DNV
Employment Type
Remote employees, freelancers, self-employed professionals and company owners working with clients outside Spain.
Income from €2,849/month
200% of Spain's 2026 SMI. Income can be in USD, GBP, CAD, AUD, INR or any other currency.
Remote Work Relationship
Contract or client agreement with a company outside Spain, active for at least 3 months, with 1+ year company history.
Qualifications
A university degree, professional qualification, or at least 3 years of documented experience in your field.
Clean Criminal Record
Certificate apostilled (Hague countries) or consular-legalised, with sworn Spanish translation. No convictions in 5 years.
Our Numbers
Our numbers reflect the experience, trust and long-term relationships we build with our clients.
Every case is handled with care, clear communication and a practical focus on results.
500
Clients Served
80+
Projects Completed
12
Years of Experience
95%
Satisfaction Rate
4 steps. Lawyer handles everything.
1. Free Eligibility Call
A Spain-licensed lawyer reviews your income in your local currency, employment type, country-specific legalisation route, and family situation. You'll know if you qualify before spending anything.
2. Document Roadmap
Criminal record certificate instructions, apostille or consular legalisation guidance for your country, health insurance, income documentation — your personalised checklist in the right sequence.
3. Dossier Filed
Lawyer drafts every letter, reviews every document, submits through the consulate or UGE-CE. We track your application and handle any official queries.
4. Approval + Spain-Ready
We coordinate your Spanish rental address, flag the Beckham Law Modelo 149 deadline if relevant, and connect you with the Housage team for property search.
Meet Our Team
Our specialists help you choose the right immigration path, prepare the required documents, and move through the entire process with confidence — from the initial assessment to final approval.
Iurii Kamaev. CEO Housage.
Iurii Kamaev is the CEO and founder of the company. More than 15 years ago, he began his professional journey by founding Housage, a company focused on real estate solutions for clients applying for investment-based residency and citizenship programs.
Over time, he developed a separate immigration services direction for clients who need visa and residence support without a property purchase.
Carlos Téllez Moncada.
Head of Immigration.
Carlos Téllez Moncada leads the immigration practice and oversees visa and residence cases from the initial assessment to the key stages of the application process. His role includes reviewing complex client situations, defining the appropriate immigration strategy, supervising document preparation, and ensuring that each case is handled with legal accuracy, structure and clear communication.
Raphael Zimmer. Lawyer, Bar No. 43836
Raphael Zimmer works on visa and immigration matters, helping clients understand legal requirements and choose the most suitable residence route. His work includes reviewing immigration documents, advising on application strategy, and supporting clients through consular and in-country procedures. In this role, legal precision, attention to detail and a clear understanding of each applicant’s personal circumstances are essential.
Lara Periche.
Immigration Consultant.
Lara Periche is an Immigration Consultant supporting clients through visa and residence procedures. Her work focuses on assessing each client’s situation, identifying the most suitable immigration pathway, preparing document checklists, and guiding applicants through the main stages of the process with clear and practical support.
Eugeniia Bogacheva.
Immigration Consultant.
Eugeniia Bogacheva is an Immigration Consultant assisting clients with visa and residence procedures. She specialises in Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa and has proven experience working with different income structures, including remote employment, freelance activity and other eligible sources of income. Her work includes reviewing applicant profiles and preparing document requirements.
About Us
Publications and analytics about us and our CEO in Spain's leading journals.
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Published analyst: Featured in El Mundo, El Confidencial, La Vanguardia, and 20 Minutos.
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15-year Spain network: Direct relationships with banking funds, legal partners, and relocation specialists across all major Spanish cities.
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Immigration lawyer partner: Raphael Zimmer, registered with the Colegio de Abogados de España — specialist in non-EU applicant paths.
Testimonials
Remote employee of a UK tech company with stable monthly salary in GBP. Applied with his wife and one child and relocated to Barcelona.
Daniel, London, UK
Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Freelance UX designer with long-term US clients and regular income in USD. Her case was based on client contracts, invoices and bank statements.
Amanda, Miami, USA
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Online business owner with stable foreign revenue. His case required a clear explanation of income structure and proof that clients were outside Spain.
Lucas, Sydney, Australia
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Remote project manager working for a Canadian company. His income was paid in CAD and was enough to include his spouse in the application.
Mark, Toronto, Canada
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What income level do I need to qualify?
Spain uses the national minimum wage, known as the SMI, as the reference point for the Digital Nomad Visa. A single applicant is generally expected to show at least 200% of the SMI. For 2026, this is around €2,849 per month. The income may be paid in euros or in another currency, such as USD, GBP, CAD, AUD, INR or similar, as long as the amount can be clearly evidenced.
2. Can remote employees apply for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
Yes. The visa is not limited to freelancers. Remote employees can also apply if their employer is based outside Spain and provides written confirmation of their position, salary and authorisation to work remotely from Spain. The employer letter is usually one of the key documents in an employee-based application.
3. Can I include my family in the application?
In many cases, yes. A spouse or partner and dependent children can usually be added to the same application as family members of the main applicant. Marriage certificates, birth certificates and other civil status documents normally need to be legalised for Spain and translated by a sworn translator where required.
4. Where can I submit the application?
There are two main routes. You may apply through a Spanish consulate in your country of residence, which usually leads to an initial visa valid for up to one year. Another option is to apply from inside Spain while you are legally present, for example as a tourist or under another valid status. This route can lead directly to a residence authorisation of up to three years.
5. What does document legalisation mean?
Documents issued outside Spain usually need to be made legally valid for use before the Spanish authorities. If the issuing country belongs to the Hague Apostille Convention, this is normally done with an apostille from the competent national authority. If the country is not part of the convention, the document may need consular legalisation through the foreign affairs authority and the Spanish diplomatic mission.
6. How long does the process usually take?
The total timeline often depends on the route, the country where documents are issued and how quickly the applicant prepares the file. In practice, many cases take around 2 to 2.5 months from preparation to the next residence step. For applications reviewed by UGE-CE, the legal review period is up to 20 working days. If no decision is issued within that period, positive administrative silence may apply.
7. Can this visa help me qualify for long-term residence later?
Yes. Time spent legally residing in Spain under the Digital Nomad Visa or residence authorisation generally counts towards the years of legal residence required for long-term residence. The initial duration depends on the route: consular applications usually start with a visa of up to one year, while in-country applications through UGE-CE may grant residence authorisation for up to three years.
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Spain Digital Nomad Visa Service:
Professional support with your application, documents, and residence process
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa offers remote employees, freelancers and business owners from outside the EU a legal way to live in Spain without giving up their international work.
On paper, the requirements appear manageable: prove remote income, provide a contract, submit a criminal record certificate and show that the foreign company is active. In real applications, however, the difficult part is rarely finding the documents. The challenge is making sure they describe one clear and legally consistent professional arrangement.
An employment contract may show enough income but say nothing about working from Spain. A freelancer may have several clients but only a short history with each of them. A company owner may receive regular payments while the documents fail to explain whether those payments are salary, professional fees or dividends.
Social Security can also change the direction of the case. Some applicants can remain covered in their home country. Others need Spanish registration. For employees, this may require cooperation from the foreign employer.
Visa to Resident helps applicants deal with these questions before the application is filed.
We provide professional support for:
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Remote employees.
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Freelancers and independent contractors.
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Company owners and founders.
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Consultants and agency owners.
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Applicants relocating with a spouse, partner or children.
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People applying through a Spanish consulate.
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Applicants submitting a residence application from inside Spain.
The service is adapted to the applicant’s actual work and family circumstances. We do not try to fit every case into the same document template.
How We Help With a Spain Digital Nomad Visa Application
Our work normally starts with an assessment of the applicant’s professional structure.
We review how the person works, who pays them, how long the relationship has existed and whether the available evidence is suitable for a Spanish immigration application.
Depending on the case, our Spain Digital Nomad Visa service may include:
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Initial eligibility assessment.
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Identification of legal and documentary risks.
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Review of employment or freelance status.
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Comparison of the consular and UGE-CE routes.
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Income calculation for the applicant and family.
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Review of contracts, payslips, invoices and bank statements.
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Guidance on the employer’s remote-work authorization letter.
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Verification of the foreign company’s activity.
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Degree or professional-experience assessment.
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Social Security documentation review.
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Criminal-record and apostille planning.
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Guidance on sworn Spanish translations.
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Private health-insurance review where required.
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Preparation of application forms.
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Electronic UGE-CE filing when included in the service.
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Support with requests for additional documents.
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Preparation of accompanying family applications.
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Guidance after approval and during the TIE process.
Before starting, the client receives a written description of the service. The scope depends on the application route, work structure, number of family members and complexity of the documents.
Is the Spain Digital Nomad Visa Suitable for You?
The program is intended mainly for non-EU citizens who can carry out their professional activity remotely.
A typical applicant works for a company or clients located outside Spain and intends to continue that activity after moving.
The visa may be suitable for:
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An employee whose foreign employer allows them to work from Spain.
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A freelancer with established international clients.
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An independent consultant working under service agreements.
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A software developer or technology professional.
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A designer, marketer, writer or other digital professional.
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An agency owner who actively works in the business.
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A company founder with a real operational role.
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A professional relocating together with eligible family members.
Working online is not enough on its own.
The applicant normally needs to show that:
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The work can genuinely be carried out remotely.
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The relevant foreign company has been operating for at least one year.
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The relationship with the employer or clients has existed for at least three months.
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The work is expected to continue after the move.
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The income meets the applicable minimum.
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The applicant has a qualifying degree or at least three years of relevant experience.
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The Social Security position has been properly addressed.
Remote employees generally work only for companies located outside Spain. Freelancers may provide services to Spanish clients, but the Spanish part of their professional activity must remain within the legal limit.
Assistance for Remote Employees
Employee applications often depend on the willingness of the foreign company to provide detailed documents.
A contract may confirm the employee’s job and salary, but Spanish authorities normally need more information. They need to understand that the role can be performed remotely and that the employer expressly agrees to the employee living and working from Spain.
The employer letter should usually address:
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The employee’s position.
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The start date of employment.
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The main professional duties.
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The salary and payment arrangements.
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The remote nature of the role.
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Permission to perform the work from Spain.
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The expected continuation of the relationship.
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The employer’s legal and registration details.
A general company policy allowing home working may not answer the central immigration question. The document should make clear that the employee is authorized to work while residing in Spain.
We review the proposed letter and supporting company documents before they are signed and submitted.
Social Security for Employees
Social Security is one of the first issues we examine.
Depending on the applicant’s country and working arrangement, the case may involve:
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A Certificate of Coverage from the home country.
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Continued foreign Social Security coverage.
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Registration of the foreign employer in Spain.
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Spanish employee registration.
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Additional employer declarations.
The correct route should be identified before the rest of the application is completed.
An applicant may otherwise spend weeks obtaining apostilles and translations only to discover that the employer is unwilling to handle the necessary Social Security arrangements.
Assistance for Freelancers and Independent Contractors
Freelancers do not usually have a single employer letter that explains the entire case. Their application is built from several pieces of evidence.
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Client agreements.
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Statements of work.
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Invoices.
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Bank payments.
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Tax returns.
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Business registration records.
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Client confirmation letters.
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Evidence that the work can continue from Spain.
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Degree or professional-experience documents.
The authorities will normally want to see an established professional activity rather than a collection of new contracts signed shortly before the application.
We check whether the contracts, invoices and bank statements match. We also review the percentage of activity connected to Spanish clients and whether the applicant’s working arrangement is genuinely independent.
A person described in a contract as an independent contractor may still function as an employee in practice. Conversely, some applicants describe themselves as employees even though their tax and contractual records show freelance work.
The application must reflect the real relationship.
Where Spanish Social Security applies, the freelancer may need to register as an autónomo and join the Spanish self-employed Social Security system.
Assistance for Company Owners and Founders
A shareholder or company founder can qualify for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa, but share ownership alone is not sufficient.
The application must explain the applicant’s professional role.
The authorities may examine:
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How long the company has been active.
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What products or services it provides.
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Who its customers are.
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What work the applicant personally performs.
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Whether that work can be carried out remotely.
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How the applicant is paid.
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Whether the business can continue operating after the move.
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How Social Security will be handled.
Company-owner cases often require a combination of corporate and personal evidence.
This may include company accounts, tax filings, client contracts, invoices, bank records, shareholding documents and a written description of the applicant’s duties.
All of these documents should support the same explanation.
For example, an application may become difficult when the applicant describes monthly transfers as salary but the company records treat them as dividends or shareholder withdrawals.
We review the structure before recommending how the case should be presented.
Apply Through a Spanish Consulate or From Spain
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa framework provides two principal application routes.
Applying Through a Spanish Consulate
An applicant living outside Spain may apply through the Spanish consulate responsible for their place of legal residence.
This route is often preferred by people who want approval before moving.
The consulate establishes its own practical procedure, including:
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Appointment rules.
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Local application forms.
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Payment method.
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Criminal-record requirements.
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Document-validity periods.
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Translation requirements.
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Rules concerning originals and copies.
The visa can normally be issued for up to one year.
We prepare the file for the specific consulate handling the application. A checklist published by one Spanish consulate should not automatically be used for another jurisdiction.
Applying From Spain Through UGE-CE
A person who is legally present in Spain may apply for an international teleworker residence authorization through the Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estratégicos, known as UGE-CE.
The initial authorization may be granted for up to three years.
This route is often suitable for applicants who:
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Can legally enter Spain.
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Already have the required documents.
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Prefer a longer initial residence authorization.
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Want the application submitted electronically.
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Are able to remain legally present when the application is filed.
The law establishes a 20-day decision period for the relevant UGE-CE residence procedure. Positive administrative silence may apply when no decision is issued within the legal period.
This does not mean that the applicant receives a residence card exactly 20 days after filing. Requests for documents, formal confirmation of the result, fingerprint appointments and TIE production follow their own timelines.
We compare both routes before the applicant arranges travel or orders time-sensitive documents.
Income Review for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa
The income requirement is linked to Spain’s Minimum Interprofessional Salary, or SMI.
The main applicant must generally demonstrate resources equal to 200% of the applicable SMI calculation.
Additional amounts are required for family members:
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75% of SMI for the first accompanying relative.
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25% of SMI for each additional family member.
The published calculation has not always appeared consistently across Spanish official sources. Some consular pages use the literal monthly SMI figure. A more conservative approach converts the annual minimum salary into 12 monthly periods.
For this reason, we do not rely on a generic figure without checking the current position of the authority handling the application.
The financial review also considers:
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Whether the income is fixed or variable.
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How long it has been received.
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Whether contract amounts match bank deposits.
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Currency fluctuations.
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Bonuses and commissions.
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Recent changes in employment.
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Savings available as supporting evidence.
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Additional income needed for family members.
Meeting the minimum in one month is not enough. The application should demonstrate a credible and continuing source of professional income.
Applications With a Spouse, Partner or Children
Eligible family members may normally apply together with the principal applicant or join later.
Depending on the circumstances, this can include:
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A spouse.
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A registered partner.
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A partner in a durable relationship.
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Minor children.
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Financially dependent adult children without their own family unit.
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Qualifying dependent parents.
Family applications require more than additional income.
The relationship or dependency also has to be documented.
Depending on the family member, the file may require:
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Marriage certificate.
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Registered-partnership certificate.
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Birth certificate.
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Evidence of a shared address.
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Documents proving a durable relationship.
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University-enrolment documents.
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Records of regular financial support.
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Medical or care evidence.
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Criminal-record certificates.
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Health-insurance documents.
We review the family structure at the start of the process.
This is important because a document strategy prepared only for the principal applicant may not work when a dependent adult child, unmarried partner or parent is later added.
Criminal Records, Apostilles and Translations
Public documents are often the slowest part of the process.
The correct criminal-record certificate depends on the applicant’s nationality, residence history and the authority handling the application.
The process may include:
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Obtaining the correct national or federal certificate.
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Requesting fingerprints.
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Receiving an apostille.
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Completing consular legalization.
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Arranging a sworn Spanish translation.
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Checking the document’s validity period.
A document issued by a federal authority may require a different apostille from one issued by a state, province or local authority.
The order of the steps also matters. In many cases, the apostille must be attached before the document is translated so that the sworn translation covers the complete package.
We help applicants identify:
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Which certificate is needed.
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Which authority must authenticate it.
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Whether an apostille or legalization applies.
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Which documents require translation.
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When each document should be ordered.
Documents should not be ordered too early when they have a limited validity period.
Health Insurance and Social Security
Health insurance and Social Security are separate issues.
A private policy may satisfy a healthcare requirement in some applications. It does not automatically replace Social Security obligations.
Depending on the case, the applicant may need:
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Spanish public Social Security coverage.
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Continued coverage in the home country.
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A Certificate of Coverage.
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Registration of a foreign employer in Spain.
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Registration as a Spanish employee.
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Registration as an autónomo.
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Private health insurance for the applicant or family.
The correct approach depends on the country, work status and applicable international agreement.
We examine these questions separately rather than treating private insurance as a universal solution.
Tax Residence and the Beckham Law
Immigration approval does not determine the applicant’s final tax position.
A person who relocates to Spain may become a Spanish tax resident based on time spent in the country, economic interests and other domestic criteria.
Some remote workers may qualify for Spain’s special tax regime for inbound workers, commonly called the Beckham Law.
The regime is separate from the Digital Nomad Visa.
Receiving an immigration permit does not automatically grant the special tax treatment. A separate application must be made within the applicable deadline.
Remote employees generally have a clearer route than many freelancers and business owners. Self-employed applicants may need to fit a separate qualifying category.
The headline 24% tax rate should not be considered without reviewing:
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Salary.
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Investment income.
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Foreign property.
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Company ownership.
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Family circumstances.
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Tax already paid abroad.
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Home-country filing obligations.
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Possible wealth-tax exposure.
Visa to Resident identifies cases in which a tax review should be completed and can coordinate with an external tax specialist.
How the Application Process Works
1. We Review Your Case
The first review covers:
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Nationality.
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Current country of residence.
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Work structure.
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Employer or clients.
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Length of professional relationship.
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Monthly income.
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Qualifications or professional experience.
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Social Security position.
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Family members.
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Preferred application route.
At this stage, we identify the most important risks.
The purpose is to avoid ordering documents for a case that still has an unresolved employment, income or Social Security problem.
2. You Receive a Document Plan
The document plan explains:
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What needs to be obtained.
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Who should issue each document.
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Whether an apostille is required.
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Whether a sworn translation is needed.
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When the document should be ordered.
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Which employer or client letters should be prepared.
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Which financial evidence should be included.
The list is based on the applicant’s case rather than a general downloadable checklist.
3. We Review the Documents
As the documents are collected, we check them for consistency.
The review may include:
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Employment contract.
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Client agreements.
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Remote-work authorization letter.
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Corporate registration documents.
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Payslips.
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Invoices.
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Bank statements.
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Tax records.
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Degree or experience documents.
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Social Security certificates.
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Criminal records.
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Family documents.
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Health-insurance evidence.
Where something is unclear, incomplete or contradictory, we explain what needs to be corrected.
4. We Prepare the Application
We organize the forms and evidence into a coherent application.
For eligible applicants in Spain, electronic submission through UGE-CE may be included in the agreed service.
For consular applicants, the file is prepared according to the procedure of the relevant Spanish consulate.
5. We Respond to Additional Requests
The immigration authority may request clarification or further evidence.
We review the request, explain what is needed and help prepare the response within the applicable deadline.
6. We Guide You After Approval
Approval is not the final administrative step.
The applicant may still need to complete:
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Entry formalities.
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Address registration.
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Fingerprint appointment.
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TIE application.
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Residence-card collection.
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Social Security registration.
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Autónomo registration.
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Family formalities.
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Tax registration.
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Beckham Law application.
The exact steps depend on how and where the original application was filed.
Why Applicants Work With Visa to Resident
A Spain-Based Team
Visa to Resident works with international clients who need English-language support with Spanish residence procedures.
Legal Collaboration
The immigration work is developed in collaboration with Raphael Zimmer, an external licensed Spanish immigration lawyer registered with the Barcelona Bar Association, ICAB No. 43836.
Experience With Different Professional Structures
We assist remote employees, freelancers, contractors, consultants, company founders and families.
The evidence required for each of these profiles is different.
Attention to the Whole Case
An application may involve immigration law, employment documents, foreign company records, Social Security, apostilles, translations and taxation.
These parts cannot always be prepared independently.
Clear Scope Before Starting
The client receives a written description of the service and a personalized quotation.
Government fees, translations, apostilles, insurance, external tax work and other third-party expenses are identified separately where possible.
Professional Fees and Additional Costs
The professional fee depends on the structure and complexity of the application.
The quotation may be affected by:
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Employee or self-employed status.
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Number of employers or clients.
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Company ownership.
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Country of residence.
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Consular or UGE-CE filing.
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Number of family members.
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Social Security requirements.
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Number of public documents.
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Need for additional legal analysis.
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Previous refusals or immigration problems.
Applicants should also allow for third-party costs such as:
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Government fees.
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Criminal-record certificates.
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Apostilles.
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Legalization.
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Sworn translations.
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Health insurance.
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TIE fees.
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Social Security or autónomo registration.
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Tax advice.
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Travel to a consulate or to Spain.
A detailed quotation is provided after the initial assessment.
Support for Applicants From Different Countries
Spanish immigration law is national, but the document process is different in every country.
Examples include:
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FBI criminal-record certificates and federal apostilles for US applicants.
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ACRO Police Certificates and FCDO apostilles for UK applicants.
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Fingerprint-based RCMP certificates for Canadian applicants.
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UAE police-clearance and legalization procedures.
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Country-specific Social Security certificates.
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Different consular appointment systems.
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Different rules for proving legal residence in the consular district.
Visa to Resident supports applicants from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, UAE, Australia, Latin America, Asia and other non-EU jurisdictions.
The exact procedure is confirmed according to the applicant’s nationality, residence history and filing location.
Read the Complete Spain Digital Nomad Visa Guide
This page describes Visa to Resident’s professional application service.
Applicants who want to study the program in greater depth can visit SpainDigitalNomadVisa.co, our specialist information platform.
The guide explains:
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Spain Digital Nomad Visa requirements.
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Income calculations.
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Employee and freelancer applications.
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Consular and UGE-CE procedures.
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Family eligibility.
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Criminal-record documents.
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Social Security.
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Tax residence.
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The Beckham Law.
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Country-specific application issues.
Read the Complete Spain Digital Nomad Visa Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need a Lawyer to Apply?
Applicants are not legally required to hire a lawyer for every Digital Nomad Visa application.
Professional assistance is often useful when the case involves foreign company documents, Social Security, several clients, company ownership, accompanying family members or an application from inside Spain.
No professional adviser can replace the legal requirements or guarantee approval.
Can You Check My Eligibility Before I Order Documents?
Yes.
The initial assessment is intended to identify whether the work, income, company history, qualifications and Social Security arrangement appear compatible with the visa.
This can prevent unnecessary spending on apostilles, translations and certificates.
Can You Submit an Application Through UGE-CE?
Electronic submission through UGE-CE may be included for applicants who are legally present in Spain and meet the relevant requirements.
The scope is confirmed before the service begins.
Can You Prepare a Consular Application?
Yes.
The application is prepared according to the requirements of the consulate responsible for the applicant’s legal place of residence.
The applicant may still need to attend an appointment personally.
Can You Help My Employer Prepare the Required Letter?
We can explain which information should normally be included and review the proposed wording.
The employer must approve, sign and issue its own documents.
Do You Work With Freelancers Who Have Several Clients?
Yes.
We review client contracts, invoices, payments and the stability of the professional activity.
We also assess whether any Spanish activity remains within the permitted limit.
Can a Company Owner Use the Service?
Yes.
Company-owner cases require additional evidence of real business activity, the applicant’s professional duties, remuneration and Social Security position.
Can My Family Apply at the Same Time?
Eligible family members may normally apply together with the principal applicant.
We calculate the additional financial requirement and review the necessary relationship or dependency evidence.
Do You Help With Apostilles and Sworn Translations?
We identify which documents require an apostille, legalization or sworn translation.
The exact process depends on the issuing country and the selected service package.
Do You Provide Tax Advice?
Immigration and taxation are separate areas.
We identify questions that require tax analysis and may coordinate with an external tax professional. Separate professional fees may apply.
Can You Guarantee Approval?
No.
The final decision is made by the competent Spanish authority.
Our role is to assess the case honestly, identify risks and prepare an accurate application supported by appropriate evidence.
How Long Does the Process Take?
The total time depends on:
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Application route.
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Consular appointment availability.
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Employer cooperation.
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Criminal-record processing.
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Apostilles and translations.
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Social Security certificates.
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Requests for additional documents.
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TIE appointment availability.
The UGE-CE residence procedure has a statutory 20-day decision period, but document preparation and post-approval formalities normally make the complete process longer.
Start With a Review of Your Case
To assess the application, we will need to know:
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Your nationality.
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Your current country of residence.
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Whether you are an employee, freelancer or company owner.
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How long you have held the current professional relationship.
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Your approximate monthly income.
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Where the employer or clients are located.
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Whether the employer permits work from Spain.
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Which family members will apply.
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Whether you plan to apply through a consulate or from Spain.
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About the Author
Iurii Kamaev is the founder and CEO of Visa to Resident and Housage.es. He has more than 15 years of experience in real estate, investment migration, visa and residency services.
He created Visa to Resident for clients seeking European visas and residence permits without a property purchase.
This page was prepared in collaboration with Raphael Zimmer, an external licensed Spanish immigration lawyer registered with the Barcelona Bar Association, ICAB No. 43836.
Legal Notice
Immigration, Social Security and tax rules may change. Spanish consulates may also apply local procedures concerning forms, fees, translations and document validity.
The information on this page is general and does not constitute individual immigration, legal, tax or financial advice.
Eligibility and the appropriate application route must be assessed according to the rules and administrative practice in force at the time and place of application.