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Spain International teleworker residence

14 facts quoted from the official source

An official digital nomad route to Spain. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.

Income required
€34,188/yr
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementThe foreign business must have operated genuinely for at least one year; the remote relationship must be shown and must have existed for at least three months before application.
  • Financial resourcesThe applicant must have sufficient resources for the applicant and accompanying family during residence.
  • Minimum ageLaw 14/2013 requires an adult applicant for a residence authorisation under its international-mobility section.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe applicant must be a third-country national.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementThe applicant must have public insurance or private health insurance with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid passport or travel document recognised by Spain is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose or legal basisA qualified third-country national may reside in Spain while working remotely through digital means for an undertaking outside Spain.
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationThe applicant must be a graduate or postgraduate of a recognised university, vocational-training or business school, or have at least three years of professional experience.
  • Work rightsAn employee may work only for undertakings outside Spain; a self-employed professional may perform up to 20% of total activity for Spanish clients.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathLawful residence may count toward long-term residence where the statutory continuity and status conditions are met.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe official procedure requires payment of the applicable processing fee; the amount depends on the application and current tariff.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
3 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe international-telework visa is valid for up to one year; the residence authorisation is valid for up to three years.
  • Total Duration MaxThe international-telework visa is valid for up to one year; the residence authorisation is valid for up to three years.
  • Renewal or extensionResidence may be renewed in two-year periods while the conditions continue.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must have sufficient resources for the applicant and accompanying family during residence. The lowest published threshold is €34,188/yr (income).
02What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Lawful residence may count toward long-term residence where the statutory continuity and status conditions are met.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: The applicant must have public insurance or private health insurance with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.

Every answer is quoted from the official boe.es page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source boe.esLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Spain government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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