Yes: with a lawful stay in Spain you can apply for digital nomad residence to the Large Companies Unit (UGE) without going back to your country.
Routes to consider
The application is electronic and decided within 20 working days, with positive silence. File it before your permitted days run out. You need at least three months of relationship with the foreign company or clients, a company with one year of activity and income of at least 200 % of the minimum wage (SMI). Digital nomad residence permit
A point to check carefully
Gather dated evidence of your entry and your presence in Spain, and check that you have no entry ban or criminal record. Without a previous permit, the starting point is your stay and your time in Spain, not a decision.
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.