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Spain is preparing to introduce a brand-new visa for digital nomads. This will take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic’s acceleration of remote working choices.
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People working remotely for international companies will be able to live in Spain. Will not need to obtain a full work visa under the recently introduced Startup Act in the Spanish Parliament. This is hoped to increase talent and investment in Spain, as well as the country’s reputation as a global economic hub.
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This article highlights the most important details that potential candidates should be aware of before submitting an application for a new visa. It explains who is eligible to apply, how long the visa is valid for, and other important details regarding the soon-to-be-released authorization.
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The requirements for obtaining a digital nomad visa in Spain
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The suggested new visa has yet to be completely created within the legal framework of the country. However, one of the most well-known requirements of the digital nomad visa is that it is open to international workers. They're working by organizations based outside of Spain.
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The new authorization for remote employees will be added to the country’s existing visa collection. It also comes just before the implementation of the new EU-wide ETIAS tourist visa waiver in 2022.
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Who is eligible for a digital nomad visa in Spain?
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For international employees from non-European Economic Area (EEA) nations, a special Spanish visa for remote workers has been developed. People with EU passports or who have arrived from a Schengen nation can already work remotely in the country for less than six months of the year without having to register.
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Those arriving from non-EU countries will be able to apply for the new digital nomad visa if they are either:
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- Employed by companies that aren’t Spanish
- Have a portion of your income from Spanish companies that is less than 20%
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The new visa will also make it easier to apply for on-the-spot residency. Currently, you must apply for permission with local municipalities within 30 days after arriving in Spain.
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The digital nomad visa will be ideal for freelancers and entrepreneurs with various clients who work remotely. It will also assist full-time employees of overseas companies who have the option of working from home or abroad.
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How to Apply for a Digital Nomad Visa in Spain
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Because the proposal is currently being debated in the Spanish parliament, it is unclear how the visa for digital nomads would be obtained.
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However, because the proposed authorization is a national visa for Spain, it is likely that candidates will have to register and receive permission to work from the country at a local consulate or Spanish embassy.
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Source: spainvisa.eu
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