All About the Newly Approved 2022 Spain Digital Nomad Visa

The Spain digital nomad visa has finally been approved. It was approved in November 2022. There have been talks about the creation of the digital nomad visa in Spain for a while, and it finally got approved towards the end of last year.

In a bid to assist the country in recovering from the economic impacts covid-19 had, the economic affairs minister, Nadia Calvino says the country is open to encouraging and getting international and national talents, making a welcoming space for digital nomads and remote workers in Spain. I really think that Spain would be a really nice place to leave, When you think about the culture, the food and all the other pros that it has going in its favour, I mean what’s not to like?

The parliament in Spain approved the digital nomad visa in November 2022 and it is a part of the new startup act which the country is trying to use to increase participation, support the tech scene in the country and also make entrepreneurs see the country as a place where they can grow. 

This new visa from Spain will give a chance to non-European Union nationals to be able to live in Spain 

Things To Know About The Spain Digital Nomad Visa 

You can apply for the visa from anywhere in the world although to fast track your application, the advice is to be in Spain while applying for it. One of the ways to do this is to get to Spain on a tourist visa and then start the application for the digital nomad visa. If by any chance you are not done with your application or it has not been approved before your tourist visa expired you can extend your stay with your tourist visa and then get your approval.

The processing time for the Spain digital nomad visa is usually around 2 months.

The cost for the Spain digital nomad visa is €75 and this is minus the consulate fee. Once your application is approved you will need to pay an additional €15 for your residency card. 

Benefits of the digital nomad visa 

Relocating With Your Family

You can relocate with your family and close relatives like your spouse and children. They are able to relocate to join you if you can provide sufficient proof of funds. For a family of two people and this is including the visa holder, there must be an extra 75% of the country’s monthly minimum wage which is €875 per month and for each family member that is an additional 25% extra which is €292.

You Get A Tax Reduction

Usually, anyone who stays in Spain longer than 183 days is now considered as someone who can pay tax but for a digital nomad that has the Spain digital nomad visa as long as you are earning less than €600,000 a year, you are to pay a tax rate of 15% during the first 4 years of your stay. Usually, the tax rate is about 24 to 25%.

You Get Free Movement Within The European Union 

The digital nomad visa for Spain gives you room to be able to travel freely within the Schengen zone. You can find out more about the Schengen zone from this article.

You Are Eligible To The Spain Permanent Residency And Citizenship

With your digital nomad visa, you are well on your way to becoming a permanent resident and citizen of Spain as years on that the digital nomad visa counts towards your residency and citizenship. 

You do not have to stay in Spain the entire year for your state to be counted towards your permanent residency. You are allowed to be out of Spain for 6 months without any problem.

Requirement For The Spain Digital Nomad Visa

Proof of employment 

To be eligible for the digital nomad visa for Spain, you need to have been working remotely for at least a year and with your current company you have to have worked for at least 3 months and your employer must be outside Spain. 

You need to prove that you are experienced with at least 3 years of work experience and this is required if you do not have qualifications whether professional certificates or your university degree.

Proof of fund 

One of the requirements for the digital nomad visa for Spain is the minimum income requirement which is usually between €1,000 to €3, 000 per month

Health insurance

To be eligible for The Spain digital nomad visa you must get private health insurance

Proof of accommodation 

You must also be able to prove that you have a residence you will be living in Spain.

Proof of financial resources 

You must be able to prove that you have the financial means to support yourself during your stay in Spain.

You must have a degree 

 Another requirement for the Spain digital nomad visa is proof of education whether it be from a university or a business school.

Proof of clear criminal record 

Another requirement for getting your digital nomad visa for Spain approved is to have a clear criminal record and Spain and in the country where you’ve lived for the last couple of years.