As explained before, it is possible to apply for Spain’s Digital Nomad residence authorization from within Spain, provided you are legally staying in the country. Because of this, many international students assume they can simply use their student status as a bridge and transition directly to the Digital Nomad [...]

In late 2025 and early 2026, we’ve seen increased scrutiny of U.S. Certificates of Coverage (CoCs) in Spain’s Digital Nomad (International Telework) applications. In practical terms, some applications now require additional supporting evidence — or a different compliance route altogether — to satisfy the Social Security requirement. If you’re a [...]

Understanding the Two Pathways Spain’s Digital Nomad (International Teleworker) residence permit under Law 14/2013 can be obtained in two different ways: From abroad through a Spanish Consulate From within Spain through UGE (the Large Companies Unit) after entering legally Both routes lead to the same status under Article 74 [...]

Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa has quickly become one of the most talked-about residence permits in Europe. Introduced in 2023 under Spain’s Startup Law, the visa offers remote workers a chance to live legally in Spain while continuing to work for clients or employers abroad. But a growing number of professionals [...]

Since Brexit, UK citizens no longer have automatic rights to live and work in the EU. For remote workers in Spain employed by UK-based companies, this shift has created legal uncertainty — especially once the A1 Certificate of Coverage expires. If you’re currently residing in Spain under the A1 regime, [...]