The Digital Nomad Visa allows professionals working remotely for foreign companies to reside legally in Spain for an extended period of time.
It is aimed at employees and self-employed people who carry out their activity online, provided that the main source of their income is outside Spain.
This visa is part of the well-known “Startups Act” and seeks to attract qualified international talent, boost the local economy and position cities like Valencia as digital and technological hubs of reference.
Basic visa requirements for digital nomads
Although the casuistry is wide-ranging, on a practical level a digital nomad who wants to live in Valencia with the Digital Nomad Visa usually needs:
- Provide proof of a stable professional relationship with one or more foreign companies (employment contract or service contracts if freelance).
- Demonstrate a certain minimum monthly income level, The number of migrant workers is sufficient to sustain their stay in Spain without accessing the local labour market.
- To have health insurance with coverage in Spain and a clean criminal record.
In addition, it is common to require a certain length of employment or professional relationship (e.g. several months of continuous collaboration) and the possibility of working remotely in a real and effective way.
Advantages of being a digital nomad in Valencia
Valencia has established itself as one of the best destinations for digital nomads in Spain thanks to its combination of quality of life, climate and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The city offers a lower cost of living than other large capitals, a wide range of coworking spaces, good internet connection and a very attractive environment for technological and creative profiles.
For many digital nomads, setting up residence in Valencia means having a stable base from which to continue working with international clients, but enjoying the Mediterranean lifestyle: beach, gastronomy, culture and good connections with the rest of Europe.
Taxation of the digital nomad: key points
The Digital Nomad Visa is not only a residence permit; it has important tax consequences.
One of the central aspects is the possible attraction to tax residence in Spain if the digital nomad spends more than 183 days a year here or focuses the core of his or her economic interests in Spain.
In this context, issues such as the following come into play:
- Taxation of income from work or professional activities generated for foreign companies or clients.
- Application or non-application of special regimes for persons posted to Spanish territory (the so-called “Beckham regime” for certain cases).
- Possible home country implications, double taxation treaties and foreign asset reporting obligations.
Good tax advice in Valencia is essential to avoid mistakes that could lead to penalties, supplementary declarations or double taxation problems.
Why a digital nomad needs consultancy in Valencia
Although the concept of digital nomad sounds very much linked to freedom and flexibility, the legal and fiscal reality is much more technical.
Those who apply for a Digital Nomad Visa in Spain must coordinate residency, visa, income tax, social security, international invoicing and, in many cases, the relationship with their country of origin.
At Luis Soler Advisors we help digital nomads in Valencia to:
- Analyse whether, in their specific case, they are to be considered tax residents in Spain and from what moment onwards.
- Design the most efficient structure (remote worker, self-employed, possible incorporation of a company in Spain) and the obligations involved.
- Correctly file personal income tax and VAT returns, information forms and any other obligation arising from their stay in Spain.
Our aim is that the digital nomad can focus on their remote work and enjoy Valencia, while we make sure that everything is in order with the Tax Agency.
Luis Soler Asesores: your consultancy for digital nomads in Valencia
If you are a digital nomad and you are thinking of applying for the Digital Nomad Visa to live in Valencia, having a specialised local advisor makes all the difference.
We know the Spanish tax and legal environment, and we also understand the international context in which you operate: income in other currencies, clients in different countries, double taxation agreements and documentation needs for migration and visas.
From Valencia, in Luis Soler Advisors we offer close, clear support adapted to the language of the digital professional: online meetings, shared documentation in the cloud and communication designed for those who work remotely.
If you want to set up as a digital nomad in Valencia with all the legal and fiscal guarantees, we will be happy to review your case and help you plan your next steps.
