Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you NEED to know
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Spain’s New Digital Nomad Visa is a game-changer for remote workers who want to live and work in Spain. Spain released its Nomad Visa for remote workers giving them permission to work remotely in Spain. I speak to Cristian Balcells of the Balcells Group to find out the requirements and steps to help you navigate the new visa and help you move to Spain.
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I really appreciate all the questions from those of you looking my to get this visa, but for legal advice I would reach out to the experts! Contact info and link are in the description below!
Very informative and well done. Thank you!! 🙏
Super Informative! Thank you Patrick!
Great video dude!
I had not even had this kind of thinking on radar. This information was great to keep in the back of my mind for the future! Thank you Patrick and Cristian!
Excellent video. It answered my questions. Thanks a lot for making the video.
Appreciate that Luis! Glad it helped!
Very informative. Thanks to you both :)
You’re very welcome
Thank you, helpful video!
You’re welcome!
Really interesting video. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video really helpful
Thanks you Paws!
I knew this was gonna be a great video. Super informative. Thank you, Patrick.
You’re very welcome! Appreciate the support
Wow, great video, very informative, thank you! I will reach out to the service...thanks again!
Thanks! They are great!
Super helpful thank you 🙏
You’re welcome Ben!
Good 1 brother
For USA Citizens: I submitted my FBI background check to be apostilled and it took about 77 days (it expires at 90 days). I did another FBI background check and after sending to Washington DC to be apostilled I contacted my state congressman to fast-track the process; I subsequently received it at my house in about 10 days. **Keep in mind: The background check clock starts ticking when conducted and not after it is apostilled.**
Thank you for sharing this Mike! Great info to know for anyone applying
I believe it is valid for 6 months not 90 days
@@ft.totten2569 Yes, 6 months! Thank God.
Did you contact the congressman for your federal district or a congressman who works for your state congress? Just wanna be sure which one to ask
@@griffinmaxwell789 - I contacted my state congressman, who is Thomas Massie. His office turned it around very quickly.
Excellent video Patrick. Thanks a lot for making the video. Our situation is different that the one cover in this video. Since we are retired. Ramon and Zoe.
Thanks guys! Yes, the NL visa might be a better option if you were interested in moving.
What is NL visa (non lucrative Visa)?
Yep!
This channel is becoming a golden nugget of information, keep it up!
Thank you! That means a lot!
Surely is! 💛
Thank you for creating this video. I'm so glad he mentioned the background report must be translated. We were almost screwed because we almost missed that step. We decided to hire a professional and had a great experience with a company called Capital Area Apostille. They were fast, friendly and helpful with regard to the apostille process.
Thanks for sharing, maybe it will help with others experience!
Was a great pleasure having you at our offices! :)
The pleasure was all mine!
Thank you so much for this information! I’m starting a year early but I don’t even know where to start. I guess consulting with a lawyer is the best route. Already have what I think may be a letter of employment from my employer but I didn’t specify what he advised. Just my tenure length, employment status & salary. Thanks again man!
You’re welcome! Best place to start is speaking with Balcells group and understanding everything you need. Glad this could give you a jumpstart
I do appreciate your effort in talking to the Balcells Law Firm's CEO.
However he forgot to mention that the people from the Philippines, Portugal, Andorra, & Equatorial Guinea can apply for Spanish citizenship after 2 years besides from the people from Latin American countries.
Thanks for sharing!
Grateful for this video, thank you! I just wanted to check as I don't think the Salary was mentioned for minimum requirement if working 100% online?
Thanks so much, Patrick. Great info. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking into retiring in the next couple of years, and I'm looking into Spain or Portugal for permanent residency.
Thanks Jacqui
Hi Patrick, If my husband works remotely and I go to Spain with him, can I also work legally there even if it’s not remote work? Thank you for the info!
Thank you for this. Would love to see a video that educate international students who comes to Barcelona. such as Accommodation, living cost etc
Great suggestion!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Actually, I am also coming to Barcelona in near future. So it would be so valuable for such people
No doubt about it
The explanation is clear ❤️ direct to the point, I like it so much , with this visa can I work for a company in Spain while working remotely for a foreign company?
Yes! That’s the point of the visa! Thanks for watching
Yes, as long as your income from the spaish company doesnt exceed 20% of your income
Does anyone know how the visa works if you get laid off or quit? Do you get a grace period before you have to leave the country or do you get to stay for the rest of the year that your visa was stated to be active for?
He mentioned that we need to show a university degree "OR" work experience. I studied something else in Uni and working as something else. If we have both uni and work experience, that would also be safer right ? Also, I recently started working as a marketing freelancer with 2 years of work exp in corporate.
Thanks for this video! Quick question: when he mentioned savings of approx $28,000, does he mean that we need to already have at least 28,000 in our bank accounts? Or that we need to prove we will be making enough monthly to add up to that amount yearly? Thanks in advance for clarifying.
Hi Julia, appreciate the question. My recommendation would be to get in touch with the experts to make sure you have all the correct info. Thanks for watching.
Incredible video, thank you so much! My biggest concern is that I got my FBI background check and am in the process of getting it apostilled, but do I also need a California background check as well, and does it need to be apostilled? Thank you so much!
No, you don't need a state background check.
How about traders?!
Question: The United States and Kingdom of Spain have a tax treaty to avoid double taxation. How would this apply with the digital nomad tax requirements?
Hey, thanks for this vid! I'm a Canadian and New Zealand citizen, living in Canada. I haven't spent much time here lately, and have spent a lot of time in Madrid (Spaib in general). Looking to give up Montreal for a new life in Madrid and this visa seems like the best one for my situation. The thing is, I'm not a "digital" Nomad... I'm a true Nomad! I lead tours for a living, and lately have been escorting tours in Europe (including Spain) for a Canadian company. I also work for other American companies, leading tours in Canada, New Zealand, and Australia. All of my income comes from these companies and/or from rental income (Airbnb when I'm not in Montreal). I get paid in my US, Australian, and Canadian bank accounts, and I'm a tax resident of Canada (Quebec).
My question is, does this visa still apply if the work I'm doing is not done in Spain and I want to reside there when I'm not on tour? Having escorted tours in Spain this year (but being paid by a Canadian company) would this potentially affect my application?
I know it's an unusual situation, but I would appreciate any advice you can give!
Thanks again!
My best advice is to reach out to the lawyers
Well what do you do if you have an e-commerce store & have been an entrepreneur for 5 years?
Can digital nomads in Spain apply for Permanent residency later on ? What is the minimum required income per month please?
How much did their services cost for everything? I talked to another lawyer firm and they want 2000€ not including application fees and everything. Just doing some comparisons
Thank you so much for this.
Can applicants enter Spain with their first-world passport then apply for DNV in Spain with their ex-colony passport, to be able to apply for SP citizenship after 2 years of residence? Thank you.
Hey man, great video. What about a company owner? Can they do same? Not an employee or freelancer
Hi Brendan, my best advice is to get in touch with Balcells Group to answer any questions you have.
My contracts already specify remote work permission - is that enough? Or does it need to specifically mention working IN Spain?
I would think that would be enough. But I would recommend asking the professionals. Did you find your answer anywhere?
Hi @Patrickguidebarcelona Happy Friday! I hope you're having a great day.
Q: To be eligible to apply for a digital nomad visa, a freelancer typically needs to demonstrate a minimum monthly earning threshold. What is this threshold?
Thank you!
Appreciate it but you’ll need to contact the experts.
Thanks for the video. I’m from the US and my company says I can’t work outside of the country, even with a visa. There’s nothing in their policy that talks about this. I think they’re worried about taxes. They say I have to be registered in the company with a U.S. address. Does the DNV protect companies from any issues here if they let their employees work in Spain with the DNV?
That’s beyond my knowledge. You’ve got a link in the description for a consult with the law firm. They will know
Patrick, just to clarify about Spain's tax requirements: As an American digital nomad applying for a long-term dig nomad visa in Spain (and staying longer than 6 months), I would be taxed at 24% for my work income regardless of where that income is earned? If my primary employer for my digital work is in the States, for example, I would be taxed 24% on all of that income? Or is that incorrect, and I'm taxed 24% only on income from Spanish employers?
I would contact Cristian with your questions
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona can digital nomads in Spain apply for Permanent residency for the long run similar to D7 visa for Portugal ?
@@ghassanjenainaty4212 Same answer as above
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Nothing is mentioned about permanent residency
Yes. I am Canadian married to a Spaniard. I would not have to wait 10 years to get a nationality if I decided to live there (in retirement) and apply for nationality, correct?
With marriage that is a different way that is outside the scope of this video. I’m not 100% sure about that answer but keep in mind long-term residency and nationality are different things
Hey hey! Thank you so much for making this video. It was super helpful.
I have two follow-up questions which I hope you can answer.
To give you some context: I'm currently working for a UK-based company fully remotely from Pakistan. I meet all the minimum income requirements, plus I also have a bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience in my trade. However, I'm currently classified as an "Independent Contractor" in my contract with my company. Here are my questions:
1. Do I classify myself as an employee or a freelancer?
2. If it's the latter, do I also need to have an established business (like an LLC) in my home country (Pakistan)? For reference, I currently do not have one.
Would really appreciate your help with this. Cheers!
Thanks for watching. Those are questions you would need to speak with the lawyers about! Balcells does great work, they will give you a better answer than me!
any update brother
did u got the visa
I see two tax percentages a lot with regards to Spain for this special regime. This video talks about 24%, but I’ve also seen 15%. Was in before 15 and now 24? I know Portugal used to have 0 and now it’s 20. Others have posted that spains 15 is better than Portugal’s 20. If income is good the difference between 23 and 15 is huge
The difference is big, I agree. You’ll need to reach out to the lawyers, I’m not the expert 😃
Are children eligible for public school if someone qualifies for a nomad visa?
Hi thanks for sharing I'm your new subscriber. Is it possible this procedure in Middle East??? I'm currently working here in Bahrain
And I want to go there in Spain directly. I hope you can answer my question. Love from Philippines
Please speak with the lawyers. many of these rules are for all non-EU nationals though
Can we apply of we are on a tourist visa for a week ?? Would our visa be legal to stay till the process involved to get nomad or free lance visa
Depends on timing I guess. The people you should contact are the lawyers
Is the proof of 25000€ for freelancers only or employees also ? Or can you show proof you’ll be making 25k+ a year ?
I am a freelancer (autonomo) and the advice I have been given on tax is that an autonomo has to pay social security in spain and also an autonomo does not benefit from the tax regime of this Digital Nomad Visa. I was told by the lawyer that autonomos have to also declare their world assets, pay wealth tax and submit a modelo 720. I'm finding it hard to get any confirmation on this position???
yes that's correct
Is it double taxation for Canada/Spain ? Literally the most asked question and no one knows the answer.
How about Canadians, what kind of background check they need
I’m from the UK and I am confused as to what the “British National Social Security” is, is this just paying into National Insurance? If so, which forms do I need.
You need to reach out to lawyers. That’s my biggest recommendation in all of this. Makes it much easier
I saw information that for freelancers, there is an income requirement, not a proof of savings in the bank. Is it one or the other?
It better to speak with the lawyers
What about if you are a content creator and author as it would be impossible to get letters etc from CZcams and amazon.!
Reach out to the law firm! They can guide you
Thanks!@@PatrickGuideBarcelona
Hope it helps
Can you confirm the information about savings - I’ve heard that it’s 200% of the minimum salary so about 2,500
200% of the minimum wage which was raised to 1080 in 2023. But the lawyers can confirm any more questions you have! Appreciate you watching
is the employee also required to have 24000 euro in savings, or just the freelancer
Hi Abderrahman, thanks for commenting, I would get in touch with Balcells for any further questions.
Two questions please: Are there's specific countries that are eligible to apply? Can i apply for the permanent residency for the long run? How is health care system in Spain? Do patients wait for long time like Canada or uk?
That’s 4…
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona ??
Hello, what about US retirees? If you get a pension , can you get legalized an buy a condo? Thanks
That is outside the scope of this video. There is a Non-Lucrative visa you can apply for! I would look into that!
Well. I'm confused. I thought you had to prove a salary of a certain amount per month as a freelancer! But, here it states you need to prove savings? So you need to show you have X amount of money in a bank account at the time of application?
Appreciate you watching, as I’ve recommended for others. It’s best to reach out to the lawyers to answer your confusion about the matter
Hopefully you already got clarity on this. But you are absolutely correct, freelancers need to prove steady income through bank statements and invoices to clients over a period of 3 months, rather than savings.
Hey! Great video mate.
My partner recently got a job in Spain. She’s from Ireland so she doesn’t need a visa
However I will need one to live there will her correct ?
I am an affiliate marketer and my income is now all affiliate commissions. Will this count towards a Nomad Visa? Or would it be easier applying for a family visa!
Appreciate it 🙏🏻
As I said in the video, I’m no expert in this field. I would reach out to Balcells Group. But from the information you’ve provided there might be better visas for you
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Appreciate the reply. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
@@TheMoneyProjectOfficial Of course, you might be able to get a pareja de hecho once your partner has her residency or something along those lines
Can you please clarify the rules about obtaining a permanent residency and citizenship? For permanent residency, you cannot leave Spain for a total of ten months within a 5 year period but you must leave 6 months out of the year for ten years to obtain citizenship?
Please contact the law firm, they have the answers
Hi, if I'm already in Spain, should I leave Spain to apply for Nomad Visa in Spanish Council in my country? Or I can do it in Spain?
You can do it from Spain. We talk about that towards the end of the video with somethings to keep in mind if you do
I think I seen something saying you can get accepted for 3 years when applying in Spain and 1 year when applied from us but make sure ! I’ve read this on a couple forums but can’t say 1000%
Im currently in the middle of collecting papers for portugal for my son and self. I dont want to anymore. Lol i want spain now.. 😅
Is this available right now? Thanks!
Yes it is available
So there is no minimal wage condition for the employed (non-freelancers)? You only need approval from your company and you pay 24% tax?
200% of SMI..about 26,000 euros per year
@@simpleenglishadvice3016 so you don’t need savings just prove you’ll make that much ?
@@dubwavy6386 It depends on individual circumstances but savings are usually asked for as well, dependent on the income.
how much would the visa fees and with dependents, can they work there?
For any legal questions, best to go directly to the experts
If you are a freelancer and your only income is what gets credited to your home country bank account by your employer, and if you have no clients in Spain, do you pay 24 percent tax on the income credited each month into your home country bank account.
I want to find out how much do i need pay taxes and social security
1. As self employee
2. As Employee
Do you know who i can contact to find out this information?
I speak Russian as well, Thanks a lot.
All of the information is in the description, have a look and Balcells can help
Are you sure it is 24% flat tax? I heard it is 15%. If it is 24%, it doesn't make any sense to move from UK for tax purposes. But access to EU market would be lucrative though!
Again, I'm not the expert here, but I believe with the rule it's 24%. Once you become a tax resident the the Beckham Law allows for the 15%. But if you are interested you should contact a lawyer like Cristian!
The 15% tax rate only applies to start up businesses. Lots of info missing from this video.
This is for freelancers. You will enter the autonomo system and be taxed as any Spanish autonomo is which is a sliding scale starting at 24%. If you work for a company that has a tax agreement with Spain you pay taxes in your own country.
The UK citizens are European but not members of EU. Which do they resonate with
Non-EU
How long does it take to have ir done from Spain ?
You should expect to receive a resolution within 20 days from the application date. If you don't, you can apply for positive administrative silence, which means your application is likely to be considered approved by default
@@veasy_official but how are they checking all these documents if they are issued from another country ? And what if I overstay my visa and my documents get declined ? There is a risk there at some point , if I over stay my visa they declined me and don’t want to accept the documents , what should I do ? No one can guarantee bureaucracy.
can a nomad of bangladesh nationality come in spain with nomad visa?
I don’t think it is exclusive
Hi I think the bitly link is dead
Good shout! Sorry about that! Fixed
How would this work if I have DACA?
🤷🏻♂️
I run a limited company and invoice my client. I don't see why I need to ask my clients permission, it's my company I can work where I want.
Don’t shoot the messenger
You need to make sure you even qualify with those criteria. Are you 'employed' by your company or just the director?
Holy Hellfire and damnation troy! It's only 80 Euro for health insurance. So why in the world does it cost $800 a month in the US? Only 10 times more. Not bad.
🤯
There’s a simple answer, and it’s linked to income taxes. In the US, one pays a low tax rate (percentage is 1/2 or less at the same income levels as Spain), but higher for health insurance. In Spain, the nominal rate for taxes about 50k is 44%, but health insurance is lower. Even though the bucket called health insurance in Spain is lower, the 24% income tax balances it out.
How much is the lawyer’s fee?
You have the link below!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona That does not answer the question. It just points to the place to have a consult. People want to know what is the cost of this group from submitting the paperwork to receiving the visa not just for the initial consultation. It can be misleading and not worth it if its 10k in fees to get this done vs doing it yourself or having someone else do it.
@@JustinPratt1 We charge €500 incl. official costs. (Only doing Malaga at the moment though)
Dependent can work in there?
Thanks for your question, but as I said in the video. I am not the expert. This video was made to point you in the right direction
It's an insane amount of taxes and Social Security payments that they want you to pay quarterly and the Social Security monthly up to 500 euros every month. Why is anyone gonna do that if we are literally only going to stay for a year? Honestly, I don't know who's gonna go through all of that hassle.
Were you looking into it?
Lucky me I have 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 citizen
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@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Taught years ago English in Vigo Galicia
I work as a seller on shopify I have 2 year I reach 100k
How I can apply visa nomad Spain?
Reach out to Balcells Group!
Very cheap healthcare! Thank you for this information!
You’re welcome