​The Digital Nomad Visa is designed to remote workers, freelancers, and digital nomads who wish to live in Spain while working for a company or clients located outside of Spain. ​

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This visa is designed for non-resident individuals who wish to work remotely from Spain. It facilitates visa and residence permit applications and allows a stay of up to 5 years.

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The visa is intended for non-EU citizens, commonly referred to as third-country nationals.

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The application process is easier and cheaper if you do it once you’re in Spain. However, you can also apply for this visa at a Spanish consulate in your home country.

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Who are qualified to get this visa?

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• Foreigners who can work remotely from Spain for a comapny outside Spanish Territory. 

• Who has different source of online income and who travel from one country to another

• Freelancer (Online) who can work from Spain for different clients abroad.

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Eligibility

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1. You need to demonstrate a stable income. As of 2024, the required income is approximately €2,000 per month.

2. You must have an undergarduate or postgraduate degree or atleast three years of work experience in your field.

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​What are documents required

 

• Full Passport

• Passport-sized photos

• University degree- diploma or certificate

• Proof of Financial Means

• Medical Insurance

• Medical Certificate

• Criminal Record Certificate

• Birt Certificate

• Current Residence Permit: If you’re transitioning from another type of residence permit, include proof of your current permit status.​​

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If you work for a company remotely

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• Work-Contract or Payroll/ Salary Sheet that demonstrate that there is a continous employment relationship of at least 3 months with the company for which you are working remotely

• Company deed that shows the company is operating for atleast 1 year prior your application

• Special Letter, it is an authorization to work remotely from Spain with economical conditions and terms & description of the relation

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If you work as a freelancer remotely

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• Work with atleast 1 client that is outside of Spain

• The client needs to exist for atleast 1 year

• Atleast 3 months relationship with your client

• Special Letter, it is an authorization to work remotely from Spain with economical conditions and terms & description of the relation

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Submission of Application:

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If you are in the Philippines

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To apply for a Digital Nomad Visa in Spain while you're in the Philippines, you need to go to the Spanish Embassy or Consolate in Manila:

1. Contact the Consulate: Reach out to the Consulado General de España en Manila to schedule an appointment

2. Prepare Your Documents

3. Attend the Appointment: Submit and Pay the Visa Application Fee

4. Wait for Approval

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If you are already in Spain

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To apply for a Digital Nomad Visa in Spain while you're already in Spain, 

1. Prepare all documents

2. Submit all to us 

3. Attend the submission of documents; we book an appointment

4. Wait for Approval

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Application Process

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There are 2 different options:

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1. Apply as a tourist or resident, directly from Spain. You would be granted a 3 year residency.

2. Apply from your country of origin. You would be granted a 1 year visa, which you can afterwards exchange into the 3 year residency card. 

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Can I Work in Spain with this visa?

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When you are self-employed, you can also work for a company located in Spain, as long as the percentage of this particular work doesn´t exceed 20% of the total amount of your professional activity.

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You can dedicate a small portion of your work to clients or companies based in Spain, but it shouldn't dominate your 

workload.

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Example:

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Let's say you're a freelance graphic designer and work a typical 40-hour week:

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1. Total Work Hours: 40 hours per week.

2. 20% Limit: You can spend up to 8 hours per week (20% of 40 hours) working for Spanish clients or companies.

3. Remaining 80%: The remaining 32 hours per week must be dedicated to clients or companies located outside of Spain.

 

So, you can accept projects from Spanish clients, but ensure they don't exceed 8 hours of your total professional activity each week.

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If you're employed by a company located outside of Spain, you can still take advantage of the Digital Nomad Visa. 

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Example:

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Imagine you are a software developer working full-time for a U.S.-based tech company. You’re employed, not self-employed, and you have a set salary. Your daily routine involves working remotely from your home office in Spain.

Here’s a typical scenario:

1. Total Work Hours: You work 40 hours per week for your U.S.-based company.

2. Full Remote Work: All 40 hours are dedicated to your employer based outside of Spain.

3. Occasional Local Projects: You don’t take on any additional work from Spanish companies, maintaining compliance with the visa regulations.

In this case, you enjoy the flexibility of living in Spain while maintaining your remote job abroad. If you wish to engage with local businesses, remember the 20% rule applies only to self-employed individuals.

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​When to present the application?

Anytime as soon as you gather all the documents.

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​​​How long is the process?

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The processing time can take 2 to 3 months. 

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What service do our office provide?

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Our lawyers are national based so we present applications from all Spain. 

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• Informing about the requirements and steps

• Preparing the application and taxes.

• Assist in the preparation of documents needed

• Tracking the application 

• Informing you of the result

• Book an appointment

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​​How to give us the documents?

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You can send to us your documents via email to info@msmlegalconsulting.es or via whatsapp.

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