Processing Time
1-3 months at consulate, 30 days for TIE card after arrival
Cost
โฌ80 visa fee + โฌ16 TIE card + โฌ500-1,200/year health insurance
Duration
1 year initial, renewable for 2+2 years (5 years total)
Work Rights
Remote work for foreign clients/employers only (up to 20% Spanish income allowed)
Renewability
Yes, up to 5 years total
Path to Permanent Residence
Yes
Requirements
- 1Non-EU/EEA citizenship
- 2โฌ3,024/month minimum income (โฌ36,288/year)
- 3Bachelor's degree or 3+ years professional experience in current field
- 4Employment contract with foreign company or client contracts
- 5Valid passport (valid for stay + 6 months)
- 6Private health insurance with Spanish coverage
- 7Criminal record certificate (apostilled)
- 8Proof of accommodation in Spain
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