If you were granted residence on the commitment to register with Social Security, do it as soon as possible: without registration you may lose the permit.
Routes to consider
The UGE accepts in the application a commitment to register after the grant and before starting to work from Spain. If you missed it, complete the registration and keep the receipt; private health insurance does not replace it. If another country's social security covers you under an agreement, check that the certificate was valid. Digital nomad residence permit
A point to check carefully
Distinguish health insurance from social security coverage. For a foreign certificate, check its scope, dates and covered activity.
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.