You can do so with the self-employment residence permit, requested at the consulate, or as a digital nomad if your clients are outside Spain.
Routes to consider
Self-employment requires sufficient investment, qualifications or experience, the activity's licences and an assessment report from an authorised organisation (ATA, UPTA, CIAE, OPA or UATAE). The initial permit lasts one year and is limited to one autonomous community and one sector. For innovative projects there is also the entrepreneur residence. Self-employed residence permit
A point to check carefully
Before investing, check with a self-employed workers’ organisation that your project can obtain a favourable assessment report.
Documents to get started
- Full passport and current authorisation, if any.
- Offer and contract, job description or business plan.
- Company documentation, qualifications and planned resources.
- 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.