If you seek to work remotely while residing in Spain, the digital nomad visa is perfect for you. This popular residency permit enables legal living and working in Spain for an extended 3-year period. It can be processed by employed or self-employed workers. Who can apply for this visa? Non EU-citizens who wish to carry out professional activity/employment remotely that are: - graduates/post-graduates from a regarded University/business school - vocational qualification/training (also known as technical or trade certifications) - 3 years minimum of professional experience You are able to bring your family members with you. They can apply for authorisation and, if needed, a visa either jointly, simultaneously, or sequentially. If you are an employee, you must work for a company located outside of Spain. If you are self-employed, you can work for companies located both outside of Spain and Spanish companies. However, your income generated from Spanish companies must not exceed 20% of your total activity/income. General Requirements: - Not to have an irregular status in Spanish territory - Over 18 years old - Clear criminal record - Public or private health insurance arranged with a Spanish insurance company that is authorised to operate in Spain - Sufficient economic resources (€28,000 min for one person. For additional family members there will be an additional amount to calculate) - Fee paid for the processing of the visa Specific Requirements - The company or group of companies with which the worker has an employment or professional relationship must have been actively operating continuously for at least one year - Document proving/giving permission that the employees role can be performed remotely - For an employment relationship, it must be proven that the worker has been employed by a company outside Spain for at least the last three months before submitting the application, along with documentation confirming that the company permits remote work - For self-employed workers, it must be demonstrated that the worker has had a business relationship with one or more companies outside of Spain for at least the last three months, along with documentation outlining the terms and conditions under which they will perform their work remotely Advantage for Spanish Nationality – When to Apply for Spanish Passport? Like other residence permits in Spain, this permit allows you and your family to apply for Spanish nationality after 10 years of residency. Typically, after the initial renewal of the Digital Nomad Visa (for an additional 2 years), you may apply for a second renewal lasting 5 years. Following this second renewal, you can apply for Spanish nationality. However, if you meet any of the following criteria, you may be eligible to apply for Spanish nationality before the 10-year residency requirement: - After 2 years for nationals of Latin American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, or individuals of Sephardic origin. - After 1 year for: - If you were born in Spanish territory - If you did not exercise your right to acquire Spanish nationality by option - If you are married to a Spanish citizen at the time of the application and is not legally divorced - If you are a widow or widower of a Spaniard, as long as at the time of the death you were not legally divorced - If you were born outside of Spain but from a Spanish mother, father, grandfather or grandmother Tax Advantages of the Digital Nomad Visa: You can benefit from a special tax regime (called Beckham’s Law) for inbound employees, paying a flat rate of 24% on Personal Income Tax instead of the standard 47% for up to 5 years (or 6 years) if you haven't been a tax resident in Spain during the last 5 years. This tax regime applies only to the first €600,000 and is available if you are employed by a company. As a self-employed individual with a Digital Nomad residence permit, you can access this regime only if your activity is classified as entrepreneurial. An entrepreneurial activity is defined as innovative and/or of significant economic interest to Spain, and must be supported by a favorable report from the Spanish government (ENISA). Please note, the Beckham Law regime is not automatic and must be applied for. Global Roots can assist you with this application. For a full breakdown of all requirements and any questions, please contact us directly!