In recent months, US W-2 employees applying for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) have been confronted with increasing uncertainty regarding the acceptance of the US Certificate of Coverage (CoC) under the US–Spain Social Security Agreement. Online forums and informal sources have fuelled concerns suggesting that Spanish authorities are no longer accepting these certificates. In practice, […]
In recent months, applications for the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa submitted under the self-employed route have increasingly encountered an obstacle that is not expressly stated in the legislation, yet has become decisive in administrative practice. The Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estratégicos (UGE) has begun systematically requesting formal proof that the applicant is already […]
The announcement of a potential mass immigration regularisation in Spain in 2026 has rapidly become one of the most searched — and most misunderstood — topics in Spanish immigration law. Social media posts, messaging apps and misleading headlines have generated widespread confusion among foreign nationals currently living in Spain, many of whom believe that a […]
Spain is increasingly becoming a preferred destination for remote workers and digital nomads, and for professionals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the opportunity to relocate to Spain under a legal framework is now clearer than ever thanks to the Digital Nomad Visa. Below is a refined and in-depth guide tailored to UAE-based applicants, combining […]
The elimination of the investor visa in Spain, commonly known as the Golden Visa, marks a turning point in immigration policy aimed at attracting foreign capital. This visa, regulated by Law 14/2013 on support for entrepreneurs, allowed individuals to reside in Spain in exchange for making a significant investment, especially in real estate. However, with […]
Over the past year, many entrepreneurs applying for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) have experienced increasing uncertainty. The Unidad de Grandes Empresas (UGE) — the department responsible for processing DNV residency applications — has been requesting additional documentation from applicants, often with very short notice and only ten working days to provide it. This inconsistency in what’s required has created real […]
The growing digitalization of work has led many professionals to seek a more flexible lifestyle, and Spain has adapted well to this new reality. Since the approval of Law 28/2022 on the promotion of the startup ecosystem, also known as the Startup Law, the country offers a new type of permit: the digital nomad visa. […]
The Digital Nomad Visa in Spain has become one of the most attractive options for remote workers, freelancers, and international entrepreneurs who wish to live legally in Spain while working remotely. However, before starting your application, it’s essential to understand the economic requirements established by Spanish immigration law. This article explains how much you need […]
Since the Startup Law (Law 28/2022), Spain offers a specific visa for remote workers aimed at professionals from outside the European Economic Area. This visa allows them to legally reside in the country while providing professional or employment services to foreign companies. One of the most common applicant profiles is that of UK entrepreneurs working […]
Relocating to another country to work remotely is a major life change—but even more so when that decision involves a partner or an entire family. In such cases, the plan to move to Spain with a digital nomad visa isn’t just about finding an attractive place to work remotely, but about being able to share […]
