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International telework visa and residence authorisation

Spain provides a visa and residence-authorisation framework for qualifying third-country nationals who work remotely for enterprises outside Spain using telematic systems.

Published by World Investment Migration Association in policy release WIMA-POL-2026-10-02.

WIMA is not a government authority and does not issue visas, residence permits or citizenship. Confirm current requirements with the responsible authorities before acting.

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Published
2 October 2026
Last verified
2 October 2026

Status at the release cut-off

Three separate status dimensions

Legal status, intake status and operational status answer different questions and should not be combined into a single label.

legal

In force

Law 14/2013 contains the international telework provisions inserted by Law 28/2022. [2]

intake

Accepting applications

Official consular and in-country application channels publish current filing requirements. [1] , [3]

operational

Operating

The responsible unit publishes a current teleworker procedure. [3]

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a third-country national carrying out remote work or professional activity for enterprises outside Spain. [1] , [2]
  • A recognised degree or professional training, or at least three years of relevant professional experience, is required. [1]
  • Employees may work only for enterprises outside Spain. Self-employed professionals may also work for Spanish clients if that work does not exceed 20% of total activity. [1]

Investment or income mechanism

  • The principal applicant must show monthly resources equal to 200% of Spain's minimum interprofessional wage. The first family member adds 75%, and each additional member adds 25%. [1]

Residence and family conditions

Family
A spouse or unmarried partner, dependent children, and dependent ascendants may accompany the applicant subject to the published conditions. [1]
Work
Remote work is permitted within the route limits; Spanish-client work is limited to qualifying self-employed professionals and capped at 20% of total activity. [1]
Presence
Not stated [1] , [2]
Duration
A visa may be issued for up to one year. An in-country residence authorisation may be issued for up to three years. [1] , [2]
Renewal
The residence authorisation may be renewed for two-year periods if the qualifying conditions continue. [2]
Later outcome
Not established [1] , [2]

Limitations and cautions

  • The resource threshold changes when the minimum wage changes; this record therefore states the statutory formula rather than a fixed euro amount.
  • Consular documentary practice may vary by place of filing.

This record is descriptive, not legal, tax or investment advice. Confirm the current position with the responsible authorities.

Official sources

  1. Digital nomad visa Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Accessed 2 October 2026 Evidence tier B2
  2. Law 14/2013, consolidated text Boletín Oficial del Estado Accessed 2 October 2026 Evidence tier A1 BOE-A-2013-10074
  3. International teleworkers Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration Accessed 2 October 2026 Evidence tier B1