🌐 Digital Nomad Visa Guide for Spain
Your guide to Spain’s remote work visa
What is the Digital Nomad Visa?
The Spanish Digital Nomad Visa, officially known as the “Visado de Residencia para Teletrabajo”, is a residence visa designed for foreign nationals who wish to work remotely from Spain using digital tools and telecommunications. This visa allows you to live in Spain while working for companies located outside Spain or conducting freelance activities.
🎯 Key Features
- Employment flexibility: Work remotely for foreign companies.
- Freelance opportunities: Up to 20% of work can be for Spanish companies if self-employed.
- Family inclusion: Spouse, children, and dependent ascendants can apply together.
- Validity: The initial visa duration is tied to the end date of your contract or certificate of coverage.
Who is Eligible?
Employment Categories
Remote Employees:
Work for companies outside Spain (minimum employment history required).
Freelancers/Self-Employed:
Mix of international and Spanish clients allowed (restrictions apply).
Requirements Overview
- Educational qualifications OR professional experience.
- Demonstrated remote work capability.
- Financial stability proof.
- Family members can be included.
- Upon contracting our services, your visa advisor will provide a complete eligibility checklist and country-specific requirements.
Essential Documents Overview
Core Application Documents
- Valid passport and photos.
- Background checks.
- Employment/business documentation.
- Financial proof and educational credentials.
Critical Success Factors
Each document has specific formatting, timing, and translation requirements that vary by consulate and individual circumstances.
Planning Your Timeline
📅 Typical Process: 2-4 Months
The document collection process involves multiple phases with varying timelines depending on:
- Your country of residence.
- Document availability.
- Translation and apostille requirements.
- Consulate-specific processing times.
⏰ Critical Timing Factors
Certain documents have expiration dates, and the order of collection matters significantly for success.
Your personalized timeline with critical deadlines and country-specific considerations provided in our services.
Application Process Overview
🎯Two Application Routes Available
- Consulate Route: Apply from your home country.
- Spain Route (UGE): Apply while in Spain as tourist.
📋 Key Process Stages
- Document Preparation – Proper formatting and requirements.
- Submission Strategy – Route selection and timing.
- Processing & Follow-up – 20+ business days with potential requests.
- Approval & Next Steps – Visa collection or residence authorization.
⚠️ Success Factors
Each route has specific advantages, requirements, and potential pitfalls that can significantly impact approval chances.
Complete step-by-step process, route recommendation, and submission strategy provided in our services.
Why choose Move Spain Visa professional services?
The reality of DIY applications
Yes, it’s technically possible to handle your Digital Nomad Visa application independently. However, the generic requirements listed on consulate websites often don’t capture the specific nuances of individual cases. Each application has unique circumstances that can significantly impact success rates.
What make us different
🎯 Personalized Case Strategy
Every case is unique. We create customized checklists and strategies based on your specific situation, not generic templates.
🏥 Insurance & Translation Management
We help source appropriate health insurance and coordinate with trusted sworn translation services.
📋 Document Review & Quality Control
Complete document package review ensuring everything meets consulate standards before submission.
📅 Consulate Coordination
Assistance with appointment scheduling and proper document presentation order.
Our service process
Phase 1: Free Consultation (30 Minutes)
- Eligibility assessment: Is the Digital Nomad Visa right for your case?
- Initial case review: Understanding your unique circumstances.
- No-obligation consultation: No pressure, just honest advice.
Phase 2: Case Strategy Development
- Personalized document checklist: Tailored to your specific situation.
- Resource links and templates: Direct access to official forms and trusted services
- Bilingual document templates: Save time and translation costs on non-official documents
- Timeline planning: Realistic schedule based on your circumstances
Phase 3: Application Preparation
- Document organization: Proper order and presentation format
- Apostille and translation coordination: Ensuring all requirements are met
- Quality control review: Final check before submission
- Consulate appointment assistance: Scheduling and preparation support
- UGE submission (if applying from Spain): We submit the application on your behalf, with prior written authorization
Phase 4: Ongoing Support
- Continuous case monitoring: From application to approval.
- Requirement response assistance: If consulate requests additional documentation.
- Appeal support: If needed (rare with our preparation).
- Average client journey: 3-6 months depending on document collection time.
🎁 TIE Card Bundle Option
All visa services can be combined with our TIE Card assistance package at a special bundled price. Since obtaining the TIE is mandatory once in Spain, it’s convenient to centralize everything with someone who already knows your case inside and out.
Flexible payment options
We understand everyone’s financial situation is different. We offer 1, 2 and 3-payment plans to accommodate your needs and make the process as stress-free as possible.
📊 Our Track Record
100% Approval Rate – Based on years of experience with numerous clients across different consulates and case complexities.
⚖️ Legal Disclaimer
Important: MoveSpainVisa provides visa application assistance and consultation services. We are not lawyers and do not provide legal advice. For complex legal matters, citizenship questions, or legal disputes, we can connect you with qualified legal professionals after your visa process. Please note that visa holding years do count toward citizenship requirements when meeting additional legal criteria.
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