Programme overview
Remote employees, freelancers, online business owners and digital professionals.
Who this route may suit
Remote employees, freelancers, online business owners and digital professionals who can document qualifying remote activity, income and an appropriate relationship with clients or an employer outside Spain.
Relevant roles or route focus
- Remote employees working for an overseas employer
- Freelancers serving qualifying clients
- Online business owners with documented activity
- Digital professionals able to evidence remote work and income continuity
How the process works
- We review your profile, nationality, experience and documents.
- You receive a written scope, confirmed availability, price and payment stages.
- After acceptance and the required payment, we prepare the agreed case documents.
- We guide the permit or visa stage and pre-departure preparation.
Documents commonly requested
- Valid passport
- Remote employment contract or client agreements
- Employer, company or freelance activity evidence
- Income, bank and source-of-funds records
- Professional qualification or experience evidence where relevant
- Insurance, police-clearance and civil documents requested for the case
What the package includes
- Initial remote-work profile assessment
- Personalised evidence and document checklist
- Written scope showing the €2,520 public fee
- Preparation and pre-checking of the agreed application materials
- General guidance on the Candidate’s filing, appointment and post-decision steps
What the package excludes
- Government, consular, insurance, tax-advice or professional fees unless listed
- Certified translation, apostille, legalisation or courier fees not included in writing
- Travel, accommodation and personal costs
- A guaranteed visa, residence approval, tax outcome or renewal
Frequently asked questions
Can any online worker qualify?
No. The applicant must satisfy the applicable route requirements and provide credible evidence of remote activity, income and professional circumstances.
Does JOE file at the embassy for me?
The Candidate remains responsible for local submission and appointments unless a written scope expressly includes a specific filing service.
Is tax advice included?
Not unless specifically listed. Applicants should obtain independent Spanish and home-country tax advice where appropriate.