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International remote work

Spain — for genuine remote work, not a nominal contract.

Spain's international remote work route is intended for third-country nationals who work remotely or provide professional services for companies outside Spain.

Indicative fee: from €1,600

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Routes

Options we consider.

01

Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) — international remote work visa

A Spanish visa or residence authorisation for international remote employees and independent professionals.

What the preparation depends on

  • Contracts permit remote work and match the work actually performed
  • Income and its regularity can be evidenced
  • Insurance and family documents have been considered in advance

Risks

What can weaken an otherwise promising application.

  1. 01

    Translating documents before checking the substance

    An apostille and a translation fix a document in its current form. They do not repair a weak clause, an incorrect period or a contradiction with other evidence.

  2. 02

    Failing to align the contract, duties and payments

    The role, permission to work remotely, invoices and actual receipts should not contradict one another.

  3. 03

    Assuming travel insurance will always be sufficient

    Requirements depend on the filing route, the applicant's position and the cover provided. The policy must be checked against the actual circumstances.

  4. 04

    Leaving social security until the end

    Applicable agreements, proof of cover and employer obligations can affect both the document set and the preparation timetable.

Regulated stage

Who handles the legal work.

Samotsvet helps align contracts, duties, payments and supporting evidence. Where required, a separately appointed Spanish lawyer or other authorised professional provides the legal conclusion on the filing route, exceptions and representation.

How our model works

Primary sources

Check the current rules on official websites.

Ministerio de Inclusión: Teletrabajadores UGE: Autorizaciones y requisitos

Content checked against the official sources on 12 August 2026. Requirements may change.

Next step

Review the matter as a whole, not one criterion at a time.

We will establish the goal, review the starting position and set out an evidence preparation plan.

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