Spain's digital nomad visa and passive-income/retiree residence: income thresholds, insurance and tax effects.
File management from 55,000 TRY
As remote work has spread, many countries have opened special residence programmes for people who work for a foreign employer or have passive income. These programmes require no investment; they ask for proof of regular income instead.
Programmes and income thresholds
- Spain's digital nomad visa: for remote workers, a monthly income equal to a multiple of the minimum wage; the first permit is 1-3 years.
- Passive-income/retiree residence: with proof of rental income, pension or dividends; available in many European countries.
- Georgia, the UAE and Croatia: short-term residence options for remote workers.
Required documents
- A remote employment contract or freelance invoices
- 6-12 months of bank statements and income documents
- Health insurance (valid in the country)
- Criminal record certificate (apostilled)
- Proof of accommodation
Tax consequences
A residence permit does not mean tax residency, but staying more than 183 days in a country can create it. We recommend you assess double taxation treaties with Turkey and special tax regimes (e.g. Spain's Beckham regime) separately with your tax adviser.
Fee
File management starts from 55,000 TRY. Health insurance, translation and government fees are separate.
Scope of service
- Income threshold and eligibility calculation
- Choosing health insurance
- Tax residency briefing
- Remote-work document layout
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