If you’re a digital nomad or remote worker who enjoys great food and beautiful surroundings, Spain and Italy can be ideal locations for your job. As previously mentioned, Italy has launched a visa programme specifically designed for digital nomads, allowing professionals to work from anywhere while taking in the breathtaking scenery of the nation. Beginning on April 4, this project provided visas with a maximum one-year validity. On April 13, new criteria regarding visas to Spain were also released.
What does a “digital nomad” look like?
A digital nomad is defined by the Italian Government as a non-EU citizen engaged in “highly qualified work activities.” No matter where they are located, these people can work as collaborators, independent contractors, or corporate employees.
To put it simply, digital nomads are people who operate remotely from several locations, frequently all over the world. This basically means that you may find them working from their home office one day and in Central Park, New York, the next, or even on a beach in Spain.
Qualifications for Visas for Digital Nomads in Spain and Italy
Both Italy and Spain accept applications for digital nomad visas from citizens of non-EU nations. In order to apply for this visa, applicants must provide proof of housing in the relevant countries as well as proof that they have been remote workers or digital nomads for at least six months. It’s also crucial to highlight that candidates must not have had a felony conviction within the previous five years.
How to apply for a digital nomad visa in Spain
The first step in the application process for this visa should be taken at the Spanish consulate in your community. Applicants must show that they have the resources necessary to make at least twice the monthly minimum salary in Spain, which is about £2140 ($2,666) per month or £25,700 ($32,028) annually. It should be noted that the applicant’s family members must meet additional financial requirements. The first family member must contribute an additional 75% of the Spanish minimum salary, and each additional member must contribute 25%. Work contracts, bank statements, and paystubs are examples of acceptable documentation.
Rejuvenation and inclusion of the family
As long as the applicant continues to meet the requirements for eligibility, this visa is renewable in both countries. Furthermore, under some conditions, family members may be included with this visa.
Advantages in the Schengen Region
Both nations are part of the Schengen Area, a region that includes 29 European nations and allows for easy and unhindered travel between them.
