Nómada digital trabajando en su portátil desde España

All you need to know to become a Digital Nomad in Spain

What is an international teleworker? A worker authorized to stay in Spain to carry out an employment or professional activity at a distance for companies located outside the national territory, through the exclusive use of computer, telematic and telecommunication means and systems. Who can obtain an authorization as an international teleworker? A national of a third state, of legal age. (Does not apply to European Union citizens or to those to whom European Union law applies.) Can a freelancer be…

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Dos jóvenes revisando información en su teléfono móvil en la calle, posiblemente buscando cómo empadronarse en Barcelona, paso a paso.

What is empadronamiento and where can I do it in Barcelona?

What is it? Certifies the condition of resident of the city of Barcelona. Who can apply? The Inscription to the Register of inhabitants of the city of Barcelona must be done by those people who come to live in Barcelona from another municipality of the Spanish State or from abroad. What is it for? It facilitates access to certain rights, such as public health care or basic schooling for minors, and is a requirement for most of the procedures…

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Estudiante encuentra trabajo en España como altamente cualificado

From student to highly qualified resident in Spain

1. Get a Job Offer The first step is to secure a job offer in a position that is considered highly skilled. This involves roles that require specialized skills and training, usually in sectors such as technology, engineering, finance, and more. 2. Fulfill Academic and Professional Requirements To be eligible, you need to have a higher education degree (bachelor's, master's or doctorate) and work experience that supports your professional qualifications. Companies are looking for candidates with a strong academic…

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Inmigrante esperando su informe de arraigo social

THE SOCIAL ARRAIGO REPORT

What is it and what requirements do you have to meet? The Arraigo Report is a document that serves to prove social integration in the process of obtaining an exceptional temporary residence permit (social roots). To process it, we must make an appointment at the Town Hall. It is important to know that in order for it to be processed, you must be a non-EU foreigner. In addition, you must be of legal age (or over 16 with the…

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Mujer haciendo uso de su pasaporte español antes de un control fronterizo

ACQUISITION OF SPANISH NATIONALITY BY RESIDENCE

Obtaining Spanish nationality by residence requires examining the period of residence of the interested party in Spain during the times established by law. GENERAL NORM The general rule tells us that we can process Spanish nationality if we have been residing in Spain legally, continuously and immediately prior to the request for ten years. EXCEPTIONS This is the general rule, but there are exceptions in which the filing deadlines are shortened: Five years: for those who have obtained refugee status…

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