INTERNATIONAL REMOTE WORKER DIGITAL NOMAD
The digital nomad permit (officially, residence authorization for international teleworkers) allows professionals from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland to live in Spain while working remotely for foreign companies/clients. This status was established by Law 14/2013 (Entrepreneurs), amended by Law 28/2022 (Startups), and is further defined in the new Immigration Regulations (Royal Decree 1155/2024, in force since May 20, 2025).
It offers two routes: consular visa (1 year) or direct residence from Spain (3 years), with streamlined processing at the UGE.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
INTERNATIONAL REMOTE WORKER DIGITAL NOMAD
The digital nomad permit (officially, residence authorization for international teleworkers) allows professionals from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland to live in Spain while working remotely for foreign companies/clients. This status was established by Law 14/2013 (Entrepreneurs), amended by Law 28/2022 (Startups), and is further defined in the new Immigration Regulations (Royal Decree 1155/2024, in force since May 20, 2025).
It offers two routes: consular visa (1 year) or direct residence from Spain (3 years), with streamlined processing at the UGE.
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HOW WE SUPPORT YOU FROM
LEX IMMIGRATION
Eligibility assessment (salaried/self-employed, 20% of income in Spain, minimum wage thresholds).
Route strategy (Consulate vs. UGE).
Document checklist + forms (company, income, insurance, criminal).
Presentation and follow-up (response to requests).
Taxation and Social Security in coordination with advisors.
Family reunification and renewals.