💼 Work ImmigrationActive🇪🇸 Spain
International Teleworker
Spain’s digital nomad / international teleworker route for non-EU nationals working remotely for entities outside Spain.
Processing time
2-6 months
Approximate cost
$350
Snapshot
Apr 10, 2026
Last verified
Apr 10, 2026
Eligibility
- Applicant is a non-EU national.
- The work is performed remotely using ICT systems.
- The employing entity is outside Spain under the route framework.
Application Steps
1
Apply from abroad
File the long-stay visa or initial residence request before travelling to Spain.
Estimated duration: 2 weeks
2
Enter on the correct status
Enter using the visa or approval that matches the intended purpose of stay.
Estimated duration: 1 weeks
3
Convert to residence status
Complete residence-permit or registration steps after arrival where the system requires it.
Estimated duration: 4 weeks
Required Documents
- Valid passport
- Official application form
- Photos or biometrics as required
- Identity and civil status documents
- Remote-work proof
- Contractual relationship with an entity outside Spain
- Identity documents
Application Channels
UGE / PRIE
Spain specialised unit
Timing Notes
Timing varies by the competent administrative unit and the contractual evidence provided.
Risk Controls
- Use official portals only and avoid paying unverified intermediaries.
- Separate fixed government fees from proof-of-funds or income requirements.
- Prepare civil and police documents with translation and legalisation where needed before filing.