Spain Set to Introduce ‘Digital Nomad Visa’

Spain will introduce new measures that aim to attract digital nomads after the country’s government has approved such measures.

Through the digital nomad visa, many talented people from other countries would be eligible to live in Spain as well as work remotely, contributing to Spain’s economic sector.

The digital nomad visa will permit internationals from non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries as well as persons who hold EU passports or those arriving from Schengen Zone countries to work remotely in Spain for under six months of the year without being obliged to register officially.

Since the UK’s transition period ended, UK nationals are considered as non-EEA nationals, while the new measures will also be a good opportunity for them, as reported by the Olive Press.

Such legislation is created to “attract and retain international and national talents by helping remote workers, and digital nomads set up in Spain,” the statement published by the Economy Ministry reads.

According to the Economic Minister, Nadia Calvino registration fees will be abolished while creating a new company will be streamlined.

“Startups are the foundation of the new digital economy; they generate highly skilled jobs and have high growth potential,” the Minister pointed out in this regard.

Authorities in Spain have stressed that the draft will now be sent to parliament for approval.