If you filed with the UGE while your stay was lawful, you can wait in Spain for the decision, which should arrive within 20 working days.
Routes to consider
Keep the filing receipt. If 20 working days pass without a reply, the application is deemed granted by positive silence and you can request a certificate. While you wait, do not leave the Schengen area without checking how to re-enter. Digital nomad residence permit
A point to check carefully
Find the decision granting your permit, not only the card or NIE number. Check which activity it authorises and when it takes effect.
Documents to get started
- Full passport and current authorisation, if any.
- Contracts and evidence of the foreign employer’s or clients’ activity.
- Remote-work permission, income evidence and social security coverage.
- Timeline of entries, departures, applications and notifications.
How we proceed
- Assessment: confirm the route and competent authority.
- Preparation: collect and review evidence specific to your case.
- Filing: check forms, fees and representation.
- Follow-up: monitor notices and explain the decision and next formalities.
Frequently asked questions
When should I start?
Before buying tickets or your authorisation expires. If you received a notice, provide its receipt date too: it may determine the response deadline.