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Since 2023, Spain has introduced a new residence permit that allows the whole family to relocate and start a new life in the European Union.

The application is processed in the shortest possible time, and the entire set of documents can be prepared within just a couple of weeks using our guide!

You can always reach out to our specialists and book a free consultation via the link.

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🎯 Highlights

<aside> <img src="/icons/clock_gray.svg" alt="/icons/clock_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Processing time from application to residence permit: 20–25 calendar days depending on the season

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<aside> <img src="/icons/credit-card_gray.svg" alt="/icons/credit-card_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Minimum monthly income required: €2,763

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<aside> <img src="/icons/atm_gray.svg" alt="/icons/atm_gray.svg" width="40px" /> Extra costs for translations and insurance: €300–500

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<aside> <img src="/icons/briefcase_gray.svg" alt="/icons/briefcase_gray.svg" width="40px" /> At the time of application, the company must have been established for at least 1 year

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All immediate family members, as well as a civil partner, are eligible to obtain a residence permit.

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Benefits of a Spanish residence permit

Spanish residence permit for 3 years for you and your family (partner, children, and even parents), with the possibility to apply directly from Spain or obtain a 1-year national visa (D category) through the consulate in your country of residence.

• Free movement within the Schengen Area without the need for visas
• Opportunity to obtain permanent residence after just 5 years
• Children born in Spain can acquire citizenship after only 1 year
• Eligibility to apply for Spanish citizenship after 10 years of residence
• Easy access to European education and healthcare
• Ability to work remotely legally or register your own business in Spain
• Simple renewal process after 3 years of residence

Who can obtain a residence permit?

• Remote specialists and freelancers providing services to legal entities, or employees who have been working with a company for at least 3 months
• Individuals with an income of €2,763 per month (or higher, based on the current rate)
• Those who can enter Spain on a tourist visa to submit their application locally

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📄 What is the Digital Nomad Residence Permit in Spain?

Digital Nomad Residence Permit in Spain - residence permit for remote workers that allows you to live and work in Spain while maintaining employment with foreign companies. It is suitable for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote employees.

The residence permit is issued for three years and then extended for two more. After five years of living in Spain, you can obtain permanent residence, which does not require any additional grounds.

📨 Main requirements for obtaining a residence permit

• Not an EU citizen: The residence permit is only available to citizens of non-EU countries.
• Remote work or services for a foreign company: Requires official employment, a contract, or registration as a self-employed professional with a foreign legal entity that has been operating for more than 1 year.
• Ability to work remotely: The work must be fully remote, without the need for physical presence in an office.
• Sufficient income: The main applicant must have a minimum monthly income of €2,763 (200% of the Spanish minimum wage). The UGE may consider income over 14 months. For a spouse, an additional 75% of SMI is required, and 25% of SMI for each child.
• Work experience: The applicant must have worked with the current employer or client for at least 3 months before applying.
• Employer stability: The employer (or registered company) must have existed for at least 1 year.
• No criminal record: The applicant must have no criminal record in their country of residence for the past 5 years.
• Legal stay in Spain: The application can only be submitted while legally residing in Spain, for example, on a visa or with a residence permit from another Schengen country.

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📨 Timeline

Application from Spain or through the Consulate

Residence permit vs. visa:

• Residence permit: valid for up to 3 years and can be obtained while in Spain.
• Visa: valid for up to 1 year and requires submitting the application through the Spanish consulate.

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1️⃣ Application from Spain

• Document collection: Takes from 3 to 14 days.
• Submitting the application in Spain: Documents are submitted online using a digital signature, but each applicant (including spouses and children) must be legally present in Spain at the time of submission with valid grounds.
• For assistance with uploading documents via digital signature, you can contact our manager through this link.
• Decision waiting time: Maximum processing time is 20 working days (around 4 weeks).
• Receiving the residence card: The process takes from 30 days after approval.
  • Schedule an appointment at the police office.
  • Provide fingerprints (each applicant — adults and children — must appear in person).
  • Collect the residence cards 3–5 weeks later (maximum 30–35 days) after fingerprinting. Cards must be collected in person by everyone who provided fingerprints. </aside>

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• Consulate in Canada | Official website
• Consulate in the UK | Official website
• Consulate in the USA | Official website </aside>

📁 Documents Checklist

List of documents for the main applicant and their family members

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Key Points:

1. Obtain apostilles in advance and check Jurado translations for your documents (note: for some languages such as Georgian, Armenian, and Azerbaijani, certified translations are not available).
2. At the time of entry and application submission, you must be legally present in Spain (with a visa, a residence permit from another EU country, or a passport that allows visa-free entry).
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Main applicant:

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Dependents: