The foreign company or group has operated for at least one year
The role can genuinely be performed through digital systems
The employer authorises remote work from Spain and confirms salary and conditions
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Employer requirements
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- The foreign company or group has operated for at least one year
- The role can genuinely be performed through digital systems
- The employer authorises remote work from Spain and confirms salary and conditions
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Your employment evidence
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- At least three months with the employer before application
- Contract, employer letter, recent payslips and matching bank receipts
- Qualification or three years of comparable professional experience
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Social security planning
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- Employees normally need Spanish Social Security registration by the foreign employer
- Home-country coverage is possible only when an applicable agreement and valid certificate permit it
- Resolve the social-security route before filing, not after approval
Income figures use the 2026 SMI (€17,094/year) and current UGE formula: 200% for the main applicant, +75% for the first family member and +25% for each additional member.
FAQ
Questions people ask before applying
What is the 2026 minimum income?
€2,849 gross per month for the main applicant, plus €1,068.38 for the first family member and €356.13 for every additional family member.
Can I apply from Spain?
If you are legally in Spain, you may apply directly for the residence authorisation through the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE).
How long can permission last?
The consular visa can be valid for up to one year. The residence authorisation can be granted for up to three years and renewed in two-year periods if the conditions continue.