Visado y autorización de residencia para teletrabajo de carácter internacional
international teleworker
Spain's international teleworker route lets non-EU nationals live in Spain while working remotely for companies outside Spain. It can be obtained as a visa from a consulate (up to 1 year) or as a residence authorisation from the UGE-CE for people already legally in Spain (up to 3 years). Applicants show qualifications or experience, an existing work relationship and income of 200% of the Spanish minimum wage.
Life in Spain
Money
3
Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
69
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
9.5–24.5%
Income tax (national)
VAT 21%
State scale 9.5% to 24.5% (above EUR 300,000) plus a regional scale set by each autonomous community, giving combined rates of roughly 19% to 47% or more.
Living
1
Happiness
#39 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Remote employees of foreign companies, and freelancers whose clients are mainly companies outside Spain, with a degree or 3 years' experience.
Eligibility
Remote work for non-Spanish companies
Employees may work only for companies outside Spain; freelancers may work for Spanish companies for a limited share of their activity.
20%
Freelancers: Spanish company work limit · of total professional activity
Official wording
Employees may work only for companies located outside Spain. Freelancers may work for Spanish companies only up to 20% of their total professional activity.
Company clients only
Work must be for companies, not for individuals, public bodies, international organisations, universities, foundations, NGOs or other non-profits (per Washington consulate).
Qualifications or experience
Show a degree or at least 3 years of professional experience.
- Degree: graduate or postgraduate, from a recognised university or business school
- Regulated professions need recognition
Official wording
A graduate or postgraduate degree from a recognised university or business school, or at least 3 years of professional experience. Regulated professions need recognition.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementExisting work relationship
- Document checklistVisa application form (or MI-T form for UGE residence route)
- FeesResidence visa fee (general rate)
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- 11 documents
- 2 fees
- 8 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Official sources
- Spanish Consulate General in Washington - Telework (digital nomad) visa
- UGE - Teletrabajadores
- BOE - Ley 28/2022 de fomento del ecosistema de las empresas emergentes
- Sede Inclusión - Presentation of applications for international mobility (Ley 14/2013)
- BOE - Orden ESS/1571/2014 (international mobility fees)
Other routes to Spain
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- StudyStudent visa and stay permit for studies
- Work permitsAutorización de residencia para profesionales altamente cualificados (Ley 14/2013) - national modality and EU Blue Card
- FamilyTemporary residence authorisation for family reunification
- CitizenshipNacionalidad española por residencia
Investors & entrepreneurs in other countries
- FijiInvestor Permit
- GibraltarGibraltar Category 2 Individual and HEPSS (High Executive Possessing Specialist Skills) status
- GreeceNational visa for digital nomads (residence title 'Z.1'), Article 68 of the Migration Code
- CroatiaTemporary stay of digital nomads
- HungaryWhite Card residence permit
- IndonesiaE33G Second Home Remote Worker Visa
