INTERNATIONAL REMOTE WORK
Digital nomad visa lawyers.
Work remotely from Spain for companies abroad. We check your eligibility, prepare the application and plan your taxes from day one.
Articles 74 bis to 74 quinquies of Law 14/2013.
REQUIREMENTS
Can you apply?
These are the keys.
On top of the specific requirements, the general Law 14/2013 conditions apply.
Non-EU national
The visa is for non-EU nationals working remotely.
Qualifications
A university, vocational or business school degree, or 3 years of experience.
A company active for a year
The company or group you work with must have been genuinely active for at least a year.
Employee or freelancer
As an employee, only for foreign companies; as a freelancer, up to 20% for Spanish companies.
General requirements
Over 18, no criminal record, health insurance and sufficient funds.
Your family
Spouse, children and dependent parents can apply with you or later.
VISA OR RESIDENCE
From your country
or from Spain.
There are two paths depending on where you are when you apply.
- From abroad: an international remote work visa for up to one year.
- From Spain, if you are legally present: a residence permit directly.
- Residence lasts up to 3 years and renews for 2-year periods.
- With a valid visa you can apply for residence in the 60 days before it expires.
- A relationship with the employer or clients of at least 3 months.
TAXES
Your visa also
comes with taxes.
Settling in Spain can make you tax resident. The good news: the Beckham Law fits remote work.
- With the remote work visa, the reason for the move is met for the Beckham Law if you are employed.
- The other requirements still apply, such as 5 years of non-residence.
- 6 months from Social Security registration to opt in.
- Social security: Spanish contributions, an agreement or a certificate depending on the country.
- Tax residence: more than 183 days or centre of interests in Spain.
What the international remote work visa is
It is the Law 14/2013 route for non-EU nationals working remotely, exclusively by digital means, for companies based outside Spain. It is known as the digital nomad visa.
If you are employed, you can only work for foreign companies. As a freelancer, you can also work for Spanish companies provided they do not exceed 20% of your activity.
What you must prove
That the company has been genuinely active for at least a year, that the work can be done remotely and an employment or professional relationship of at least three months. You also need a degree or three years of experience, plus the general requirements: being an adult, no criminal record, health insurance and sufficient funds.
We prepare home-country documents early, because translations and apostilles are what delay applications most.
Your family can come with you
Your spouse or partner, minor children or dependent adult children, and dependent parents can apply at the same time as you or later, meeting the same general requirements.
If the applications are filed together, they are decided together.
The Beckham Law for digital nomads
Since 2023, employed remote work gives access to the Beckham Law, and the international remote work visa proves the reason for the move. If you meet the other requirements, you could pay 24% on your salary up to €600,000.
You must opt in within six months of registering with Social Security, so it is best planned alongside the visa.
Legal review: 24 September 2026
STEP BY STEP
How we work
with you.
Eligibility check
Company, relationship, qualifications and family.
Documents
Certificates, translations and apostilles.
Application
Visa at the consulate or residence from Spain.
Arrival
ID card, local registration and Social Security.
Taxes
Beckham Law or standard regime, on time.
COMMON MISTAKES
What costs the most
later on.
As an employee, the visa only allows work for companies outside Spain.
The permit depends on the original conditions continuing.
It is six months from Social Security registration.
Non-lucrative residence does not allow remote work.
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FAQ
Clear
answers.
How long does the digital nomad visa last?
Up to one year. You can then apply for residence of up to three years, renewable for two-year periods.
Can I apply if I am already in Spain?
Yes, if you are legally in Spain you can apply directly for the remote work residence permit.
Can I work for Spanish clients?
As a freelancer, yes, up to 20% of your activity. As an employee, only for foreign companies.
What experience or degree do I need?
A degree from a recognised university, vocational school or business school, or at least three years of professional experience.
Can I use the Beckham Law?
If you are employed and meet the other requirements, yes: the remote work visa proves the reason for the move.
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