Thankfully for us, the Spanish government offers a non-lucrative visa that allows you to work remotely in Spain. The Spanish non-lucrative visa is granted to non-EU citizens who have enough economic means to stay in the country without working.

Can I live in Spain if I work remotely?

Non-EEA Nationals Nationals from third party countries (including the UK from 1 January 2021) do need a visa to work remotely from Spain. The good news is that, unlike the procedure involved for getting a work permit in Spain, the process is straightforward. You need to apply for a non-lucrative visa.

Can I work in the US and live in Spain?

American citizens wanting to study, reside, or work in Spain must obtain the appropriate visa from the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in their state/country of last residence. After the visa has been issued, foreigners have three months to apply for the corresponding permit with the Spanish authorities in Spain.

Where can I work remotely?

The best places to work remotely

1. Quiet cafes. Notice the “quiet” part – while cafes provide warm, cosy, caffeine-rich workspaces, they are also riddled with distractions.
2. Museums and galleries.
3. Libraries.
4. Bookshops.
5. Coworking spaces.
6. Arts centres.
7. University spaces.
8. Private member clubs.

Can you get a remote job in another country?

Some companies only allow remote workers in countries where they have an existing office because the company already has nexus there. Others make changes to the role of remote workers so that they are classified as independent contractors rather than employees.

Can I live in Spain and work in UK?

Essentially Spain is still very keen to have British nationals visit and live in Spain after brexit, as long as there is a reciprocal agreement for Spanish nationals to live and work in the UK. Both countries are keen to reach an agreement that allows their citizens to continue, as before, in some shape or form.

Is it possible to work remotely in Spain?

And Spain is the perfect place to become a remote worker. No surprise that many of those workers choose it as its new working destination. But which is the exact process? How can you transition from working in your home country to becoming a digital nomad abroad?

Which is the top Spanish companies working and hiring remotely?

Which are the top Spanish companies working and hiring remotely? There are many remote based Spain companies across many industries -from small startups to big enterprises now working remotely-, with jobs in software development, marketing, business management, and more.

How to work from Spain as a digital nomad?

2 The Main Steps to Work Remotely from Spain as a Digital Nomad 2.1 First of all, find a job 2.2 Choose the city that will be your new base 2.3 Applying for the visa that you need in order to work remotely

Can a US citizen move to Spain without a job?

Tip: if you are moving to Spain from the US without a local job or to retire, you will most likely want to apply for a non-lucrative Visa. Our friend Duane who moved to Spain from Canada created this practical eBook describing exactly how to obtain this visa, which also works for Americans moving to Spain.