Quick Facts
- Processing: 20 business days
- Duration: 3 years
- Apply From: Spain or consulate
- Family: Included
- Tax Benefits: Beckham Law eligible
Overview
Working remotely for a company abroad? Spain now has a visa made exactly for that. It came out of the Startup Law and lets remote workers stay legally while keeping their foreign jobs or international clients.
Here’s the deal: apply from within Spain as a tourist and walk away with a 3-year residence card. Or go through your local Spanish consulate and get a 1-year visa that converts later. Most people prefer applying from Spain—faster, longer permit.
Requirements
- Your company needs at least one year of operations
- You need three months of work history with them
- At least 80% of income must come from outside Spain
- Minimum income of 200% of SMI (approximately €2,763/month or €33,156/year for 2025)
- A degree helps, or three years of solid experience in your field
- Health insurance must be private, Spanish company, full coverage, zero copays
Application Process
Option 1: Apply from Spain — Enter as a tourist, submit your application, and receive a 3-year residence card. This is the preferred route for most applicants.
Option 2: Apply from consulate — Go through your local Spanish consulate and get a 1-year visa that converts to residence later.
Fast-track processing means 20 days to resolution. Don’t hear back? That’s actually good news—silence means approval.
Tax Benefits
Tax benefits here are significant. The Beckham Law kicks in:
- Flat 24% tax rate instead of the progressive scale that tops out near 47%
- Applies to Spanish income up to €600,000
- Lasts six years
- Wealth tax only on Spanish assets
- No Model 720 foreign asset reporting required
Family & Long-Term Benefits
Bring your family along on the same application. Spouse and children get residence and can work in Spain. Time on this visa counts toward permanent residency and citizenship down the road.