Law 14/2013

International teleworkers

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What is a digital nomad?


They are people who manage to adapt their profession to their lifestyle and personal circumstances, enjoying greater flexibility to practice it from anywhere in the world. Below, we get to know them a little better and review some of the best destinations for them.


The objective of this visa is to position Spain as one of the leading countries in attracting entrepreneurs, investors and skilled workers. This creates the perfect mix as a country, as Spain also offers everything one might need when looking for the ideal living conditions.

One of the great advantages of this residence is the double application option:


  • On the one hand, can be requested directly from Spain with a tourist visa, directly obtaining the 3-year card.
  • But, on the other hand, It also allows you to obtain a 1-year visa from the country of origin (at the consulate) to be able to enter Spain and subsequently modify this 3-year card.

VISA REQUIREMENTS TO TELEWORK IN SPAIN


  • The existence of a real and continuous activity for at least one year of the company or group of companies with which the worker maintains a labor or professional relationship.


  • Documentation proving that the employment or professional relationship can be carried out remotely.


  • In the event of the existence of an employment relationship, the employment relationship between the worker and the company not located in Spain with whom they maintain said relationship must be proven, for at least the last three months, as well as documentation proving that said company allows the worker to carry out the work activity remotely.


  • In the event of the existence of a professional relationship, it must be proven that the worker has a commercial relationship with one or more companies not located in Spain for at least the last three months, as well as documentation proving the terms and conditions in which they are going to carry out their professional activity remotely.


Can I work in Spain with the digital nomad visa?


The answer is YEAH, but with a limit.


Also work for a Spanish company provided that:

a) you maintain the commercial/contractual relationship with the foreign company that allowed you to obtain this visa;

and; b) the income you generate from the Spanish company or client does not account for more than 20% of your total income.

Where to submit the residence application?



  • Residence permit: In the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit. ORGE-CE