SPAIN DIGITAL NOMAD VISA

BENEFITS

• Fast processing time: 2-3 months to receive the card
• Minor children can be included in the application with no extra complexity
• The right to live, work, and study in Spain
• Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area
• Access to public healthcare (ranked 10th globally for healthcare quality by Numbeo)
• Permanent residence after 5 years, with the option to live anywhere in the EU. Citizenship may be available after another 5 years
• Spanish is not required for the residence permit (but is required for permanent residence and citizenship)
• Option to open an account with Spanish banks
• 280+ sunny days per year
• Lower cost of living than most Western European countries
• Ranked 18th globally for quality of life

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Spain offers comfortable conditions for both living and working: a large expat community, vibrant culture, a Mediterranean climate, and a high quality of life. Locals often call it an open-air museum - which is one of the reasons Spain ranks 2nd in the world by number of tourists.

Spain is also a great place to escape cold winters and gloomy autumns. Global Citizen Solutions reviewed relocation programs across 65 countries and ranked the best jurisdictions for digital nomads. Spain took 1st place in the ranking.

The country also scores highly on factors such as visa-related costs, tax optimization options, and high-speed internet. On top of that, Spain is considered one of the most affordable countries in Western Europe.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Preparing documents on the client’s side and in Spain (2 - 4 weeks)
2. Trip to Barcelona for biometrics and obtaining the Autorización de Regreso card to re-enter Spain for the residence permit issuance (1 - 3 days)
3. Waiting for the residence permit card to be issued (20 - 30 days)
4. Trip to Barcelona to collect the residence permit card (1 - 3 days)

PROCESSING TIME
3-5 months

COST
€5,000 + €2,500 for each additional family member