Residency visa for teleworking (digital nomad)

Dear Applicants, Travel Agents and Representatives, please view the revised visa fee and service charges applicable:

Please note:

• The above mentioned Visa Fee is to be paid by debit or credit card only.
• The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice
• The fee is non-refundable

Accepted Payment Methods :

• Credit and Debit Cards – Visa and Master Card.
• Cash payment not accepted in the centre (Should anyone of our staff request you to pay in cash, please report to feedback.af@blsinternational.net

General (for international teleworkers and their family members):

• National visa application form. Each applicant, or his/her representative, will complete all sections and sign a visa application.
• Photography. A recent passport-size photograph in color, with a light background, taken from the front, without dark glasses, reflections, or clothing that hides the oval of the face.
• Valid and unexpired passport. Original and a photocopy of the biometric page(s) of the passport. The passport must be valid for at least 1 year and have two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago are not accepted.
• Criminal record certificate. Applicants of legal age must submit the original and a copy of the criminal record certificate issued by the country or countries of residence within the last 2 years. In addition, a responsible declaration of the absence of a criminal record for the last five years will be submitted.
• Proof of residency in the consular demarcation. The visa applicant must prove their legal residence in the country where the application is submitted.
• Prove the identity and capacity of the representative. If the visa is requested through a representative, a copy of the representative's identity card or passport and the power of attorney or document proving representation must be submitted. Originals will be shown at the time of application.
• Payment of the visa fee.
• Health insurance. Original and a copy of the public or private health insurance certificate contracted with an insurance company authorised to operate in Spain (the insurance company must be registered in the list of insurance and reinsurance companies of the Directorate-General of Insurance and Pension Funds of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism. The insurance must cover all risks insured by the public health system in Spain. It is not necessary to present health insurance if you can prove coverage by the Spanish public Social Security system. If an international social security convention is applied that allows the teleworker insured in another State to carry out his activity in Spain, instead of health insurance, a certificate of entitlement to coverage issued by the competent institution of the State in whose Social Security system he is insured must be submitted.

Specific for international teleworkers. Original and a copy of the following documents:

• Certificate from the companyreflecting:
  • a) Employee: the worker's seniority in the company (must not be less than three months) and the company's express authorization for the worker to work remotely.
  • b) Self-employed worker: the length of the contractual relationship (it must not be less than three months) and the terms and conditions under which the professional activity will be carried out remotely.
• Certificate from the Commercial Registry (or equivalent body of the country) reflecting the date of incorporation of the company (it must not be less than one year) and the type of activity carried out.
• Statement of responsibility (from the company or self-employed worker) showing the commitment to comply with social security obligations prior to the start of work or professional activity.
• For employees: proof of application for registration of the company with the Spanish Social Security and proof of the worker's affiliation to the Social Security.
• For self-employed workers: proof of affiliation to the RETA (self-employed workers scheme).
• The requirement to register with Social Security may be replaced by the importation of the right from the country of origin when there is an international Social Security agreement with Spain. In this case, the Social Security of the country of origin must issue a certificate of applicable legislation for teleworkers, based on this agreement, which provides temporary coverage in Spain. This circumstance will be included in the declaration of responsibility.
  Important: only some countries issue the aforementioned certificate of coverage for teleworkers. It is recommended to consult the international conventions on Social security and the models of Certificates of legislation of bilateral agreements.
• Documentation that proves financial resources
  • a) Teleworker: amount that represents 200% of the minimum wage (SMI) per month.
  • b) Family members of the teleworker: at least 75% of the minimum wage for the first person regrouped and at least 25% of the minimum wage for each additional member.
    Any means of proof may be used to prove the amounts indicated (employment contract, firm offer of employment or, in the case of professional activity, commercial contract that corresponds to the work or professional activity to be carried out, or others). The ownership, legality and availability of the funds used as evidence must be accredited.
• Documentation accrediting the degree or professional experience: Original and a copy of the graduate or postgraduate degree from a prestigious university, vocational training or business school of recognized prestige. Alternatively, documents accrediting a minimum of three years' professional experience in functions similar to those of the position to be performed as an international teleworker. The experience must be comparable to the qualification required and relevant to the performance of the telecommunications employment or professional relationship that is authorised.

In order to practise a regulated profession, proof of the recognition of the qualification necessary for its exercise must be accredited.

If there are doubts about the equivalence of a vocational training qualification in the Spanish education system, accreditation of the validation of the qualification may be required from the competent educational authority.

A teleworking visa may not be granted when the conditions of the application are the same as those of the intra-company transfer visa.

Specific for the family members of the international teleworker.

• Documents that prove the family relationship with the teleworker: birth or marriage certificates issued by the civil registry, certificate of registration as a civil partnership or any other document that proves the relationship as an unregistered partner.
• In the case of adult children, documents proving the child's economic dependency and marital status.
• In the case of ascendants, documents proving that they are dependent on the worker.

Procedure

This Consular Office is competent to accept visa applications from persons residing in the consular district.

• Entitled subject: The visa application must be submitted in person by the person concerned, or by one of his or her parents, if he or she is a minor. It can also be submitted through a duly accredited representative.
• Place of presentation:
• Proof of delivery: The Consular Office will give the interested party an application receipt with a code that allows them to check the status of the processing of the file through the link: https://sutramiteconsular.maec.es/Home.aspx
• Correction of the request: The Consular Office may ask the applicant to submit any missing documents, or to provide additional documents or data that are necessary to resolve the application. You may also summon the applicant for a personal interview.
• Deadline for resolution: The legal time limit for making a decision is 10 days from the day following the date of submission of the application, but this period may be extended when additional documents are requested or an interview is held.
• Visa withdrawal: The visa must be picked up personally by the interested party or by their representative, without the need for an appointment, within a maximum period of 1 month, counted from the day following the date on which the favourable decision is notified.
• Visa refusal: Where appropriate, the refusal of the visa shall always be notified in writing, stating the reasons on which the decision taken is based.
• Resources: In the event of a visa refusal, the applicant may file an appeal for reconsideration with this Consular Office within 1 month from the day following the date on which he receives notification of the refusal. You may also lodge an administrative appeal with the High Court of Justice of Madrid within 2 months from the day following the date on which you receive the notification of refusal of the visa or of the rejection of the appeal for reconsideration.
• Visa Validity: The visa is valid for 1 year or the same validity as the residence permit granted, provided that the residence permit is less than one year.

The visa proves residence in Spain during its validity, and it is not necessary to obtain a Foreigner's Identity Card. However, you can apply for this card at the Foreigners Office or the relevant Police Station.

Download National Visa Application Form