Visado de teletrabajo internacional - digital nomad / international telework visa
Online verifiedVisado de teletrabajo internacional
Who needs it
Non-EU nationals who plan to live in Spain while working remotely for foreign employers or clients under the international telework / digital nomad route (Ley 28/2022 and implementing rules) - eligibility depends on nationality, income, employment structure, and current consulate criteria.
When needed
Before entering Spain for this purpose - the visa is normally applied for at the Spanish consulate in the country of legal residence.
Where to get it
Spanish consulate with jurisdiction over the applicant's place of residence; after entry, residence steps may continue with UGE / ExtranjerÃa per current procedure.
Timeline
Commonly 1 to 3 months from application to consulate decision; allow extra time for document collection and translations.
Faster with Key4SpainCita previa
Yes - consulate appointment is mandatory.
What to bring
- •Valid passport
- •Application forms per consulate checklist
- •Employment contract or proof of ongoing professional relationship with a non-Spanish company, or self-employment evidence where applicable
- •Proof of remote work eligibility and minimum income per current rules
- •Private health insurance valid in Spain without co-payment gaps where required
- •Criminal record certificate with apostille and sworn translation where required
- •Proof of qualifications or professional experience where the consulate requests it
- •Apostilled civil documents where required
Common mistakes
- âš Income or insurance that does not meet the consulate's published criteria at the time of application
- âš Remote work contract that does not clearly show permission to work from Spain
- âš Criminal record or civil documents without apostille or sworn translation
- âš Applying at a consulate without confirming it handles this visa category for your nationality
- âš Entering Spain to work before the visa or residence authorization is granted
What to say at the counter
Solicito el visado de teletrabajo de carácter internacional. (Solicito el visado de teletrabajo internacional (nómada digital).)
Handling this via Key4Spain ensures 0% margin for error.