Spain: Digital Nomad Visa Remains Pending

Introduction of a Digital Nomad Visa in Spain, initially announced in December 2021, remains pending. Under the current government proposal, foreign nationals seeking to work remotely from Spain for their foreign employer would be able to apply for a one-year Digital Nomad visa. Upon arrival, successful applicants would be permitted to extend their status by applying for a three-year residence permit (renewable for another two years), or a permit validity linked to their employment contract duration if shorter. After five years’ stay, eligible applicants can apply for permanent residence. The current government proposal would permit remote work from Spain as well as local work up to 20% of the visa holder's total professional activity duration, but this may be subject to amendment. The implementation date and further eligibility details (e.g., income and document requirements) remain pending. We will publish an alert when this is confirmed.