There are some strict requirements for applying for the Spain digital nomad visa surrounding your employment and education.

For Employment – You must prove that you have worked with your company or clients for at least 3 months. 

Your company must have been operating for at least 1 year, and have given you permission to work remotely with a digital nomad visa.

You must have an employment contract of at least 1 year, or if you are a freelancer you must be regularly employed by companies outside of Spain. 

For Education – You are required to have 3 years work experience in lieu of your university degree or professional certificate.

You need to provide proof of your qualification or experience in your field of work.

Other requirements for a digital nomad visa to Spain include an income that is 200% of the minimum wage paid in Spain – around € 2,500 a month, or around € 28,000 a year. These estimates may change in coming months as Spain reevaluates its minimum wage.

You are required to have a Private Health Insurance, though the possibility of paying for public Health Insurance is still being discussed.

Lastly, you are required to provide a Clear Criminal Record for 2 years prior to the application, and a sworn statement of a clear criminal record of 5 years for the country you reside in.