Direct news from a recent conference with the Director of Spain's Digital Nomad Office (UGE-CE): what has changed, why it has changed, and exactly what applicants and renewal candidates need to prepare in 2026. Why the UGE Has Tightened the Process The Digital Nomad Office has been reorganized with [...]

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 [...]

On April 15, Spain's Council of Ministers published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) a Royal Decree approving an extraordinary regularization process for non-EU nationals already in Spain without a valid residence status. International protection (asylum) applicants will also be able to benefit from this pathway. The key dates [...]

Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa (officially the International Teleworker residence permit under Law 14/2013) has quickly become one of the most attractive immigration pathways for remote workers. At our firm, we maintain a success rate above 95%. Based on that experience, this is a practical, real-world checklist of the most [...]

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 [...]

From 12 October 2025, the EU will start rolling out the Entry/Exit System (EES). If you're a non-EU national visiting the Schengen Area for short stays (tourism/business), you'll be registered with biometrics (face + fingerprints) the first time you cross an external border. Your 90/180-day counter becomes digital, reducing [...]

When applying for a Spanish residence permit - including the Digital Nomad Visa, Non-Lucrative Visa, or other immigration routes - most applicants must provide supporting documents issued abroad. These documents often require an apostille or legalization to be valid in Spain. Keep in mind that if the documents are [...]

Recent media coverage highlights a growing stream of families and professionals choosing cities like Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga, and Valencia for healthcare access, good schools, and a calmer work-life rhythm. Why the shift? Quality of life at a fair cost: safer cities, walkability, and access to public healthcare once you become [...]

On 15 July 2025, the Council of the European Union adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1460, extending the temporary protection granted to displaced persons from Ukraine — initially activated in March 2022 — by another full year, until 4 March 2027. Since the original decision on 4 March 2022, temporary protection [...]