Digital Nomad Residency Document Lists

Select your current situation below to view step-by-step requirements and procedures.

Digital Nomad Residency — Initial Application (First-Timers)

Non-EU/EEA remote employees or freelancers applying for the Spanish Digital Nomad Residency for the first time.

Digital Nomad Renewal (self-employee - self-employee)

Current Digital Nomad Permit holders approaching the end of their 3-year residency period who are maintaining their original work structure.

A1 Expiry & Switching to Autónomo (Self-Employed Registration)

Digital nomads already in Spain transitioning from foreign employment to self-employment (autónomo) as their A1 certificate expires.