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Renewal of the residence permit for a digital nomad and their family members

The renewal of the Digital Nomad Residence Permit (Residence Permit for International Remote Workers) is governed by the Startups Act (Law 28/2022).
Assess the chances
  • Personal manager
    Your personal manager will accompany you every step of the way, monitoring all stages and resolving any issues that arise.
  • Preparation of documents
    We take care of the entire document preparation process, including checking them to eliminate errors and delays.
  • Case audit
    If your situation is complex, we will conduct a detailed audit and offer customised solutions to increase your chances of success.
Personal manager
Your personal manager will accompany you every step of the way, monitoring all stages and resolving any issues that arise.
Preparation of documents
We take care of the entire document preparation process, including checking them to eliminate errors and delays.
Case audit
If your situation is complex, we will conduct a detailed audit and offer customised solutions to increase your chances of success.
Who is it suitable for?
This extension is intended for non-EU nationals who:
Hold a valid residence permit (not a visa) as international remote workers.
They wish to continue working remotely for a foreign company or as freelancers with international clients.
They wish to extend this status to themselves and their family members.Renewal of the current residence permit
Key legislation
  • Law 28/2022 (Ley 28/2022) on the promotion of the start-up ecosystem.
    Royal Decree 1155/2024 and the relevant UGE-CE guidelines.
Requirements
A key requirement is that all the conditions under which the original authorisation was granted must be maintained.
Maintaining employment or professional ties with a foreign company or clients. Income from Spanish companies or clients must not exceed 20% of total income.
Possession of a private health insurance policy with full cover (no co-payments) for the entire duration of the extension.
Proof of funds equivalent to 200% of the SMI (Salario Mínimo Interprofesional) per applicant. For the first family member – an additional 75% of the SMI; for each subsequent member – 25% of the SMI (at the time of renewal).
The licence is renewed for two years.
Required documents
Main list
Renewal application form (Model MI-T for the account holder, MI-F for families).
A valid passport.
A copy of the current TIE.
Proof of an ongoing working relationship: a contract, a letter from the company, or freelance contracts specifying the terms of remote working.
Proof of financial means (bank statements).
Health insurance.
Declaration (Declaración Responsable) confirming continued cohabitation with the family (for family members).
Proof of payment of the fee (Form 790, Code 038).

Application procedure

The procedure is handled by the Department for Large Enterprises and Strategic Teams (UGE-CE). The application must be submitted within 60 calendar days of the expiry date of the current residence permit.
  • Serving:

    Applications must be submitted exclusively online via the UGE-CE electronic register.
  • Consideration:

    The processing time under Law 14/2013 is 20 working days. Failure to receive a response implies approval (silencio administrativo positivo).
  • TIE received:

    Once approved, you must apply for a new TIE card at the police station.
Don’t let your residence permit expire!
We will help you put together a comprehensive set of documents, confirm that you have fulfilled all your obligations (whether work-related or academic), and submit your application on time to avoid fines and ensure that you can continue to live in Spain legally.
What does the service include?
Suitable for most applicants. We provide full support throughout the entire process and see your application through to the granting of a residence permit.
  • Case assessment: Checking documents for compliance with Spanish immigration regulations.
  • Preparing the application: Compiling a complete set of documents for the consulate or immigration authorities.
  • Health insurance: Finding a competitive policy and taking out insurance with a Spanish company.
  • Medical certificate: Arranging for the issue of a standard-format medical certificate.
  • Certified translation: Official translation (2 pages included in the price).
  • Technical translation: Preparation of translations (3 pages included in the price).
  • Application process: Booking an appointment at the Consulate and obtaining access codes.
  • Completing forms: Preparing all forms, applications and receipts for the payment of fees.
  • Submission by a solicitor: Electronic submission of documents via the solicitor’s official portal.
  • since €1430
    On behalf of the main applicant.
    No hidden fees.
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  • Payment procedure
    First, we sign a contract.
    50%
    before the provision of services begins;
    50%
    on the day the documents are submitted
Not included and charged separately:
  • State fees and charges: Payable in the country where the application is submitted (medical certificates, certificates of good conduct).
  • Personal expenses: Private health insurance, tuition fees or the cost of drawing up a business plan (depending on the type of residence permit).
  • Important: All government fees within Spain are already included in the service fee.