You are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national
Your work can be performed remotely from Spain
You meet the 2026 income requirement for your family size
01
Core eligibility
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.
- You are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national
- Your work can be performed remotely from Spain
- You meet the 2026 income requirement for your family size
02
Work and company 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.
- Three months of prior relationship with the employer or foreign clients
- Foreign company activity for at least one year
- Employer permission or professional contracts defining remote work conditions
03
Personal compliance
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.
- Valid passport and the applicable government fee
- Criminal-record certificates for countries of residence during the previous two years, plus a five-year declaration
- Qualifying public coverage or private health insurance comparable to Spain's public system
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.