Opting for freelancing in Spain doesn't necessarily require you to be tied down to a single location. Freelancers often enjoy the flexibility to travel and explore the entire country at their leisure.

However, before you embark on your journey, securing a freelance visa for Spain should be on your checklist. The following guide is designed to provide you with a clearer understanding of this process.

This information is applicable to those applying from both outside and inside the EU, including the UK. It's important to note that each application process varies, with non-EU residents typically experiencing the lengthiest waiting period when seeking a freelance visa in Spain.

The prerequisites for obtaining a Spain digital nomad visa encompass the following:

1. You must have a minimum of one year of experience as a remote worker.
2. Your employment should be with companies located outside of Spain.
3. You must have authorization to enter Spain and must not have faced prior entry denials.
4. Comprehensive health insurance coverage for your stay in Spain is a necessity.
5. Verification of your work experience and technical expertise is required.
6. In the past five years, you should not have held residency in Spain.
7. If employed by a company, you must demonstrate at least three months of employment with them.
8. For freelancers, you should have engagements with at least one company located outside of Spain.
9. It's mandatory to confirm a monthly income of €2,334 or an annual income of €28,000.
10. Unlike other digital nomad visas, you are permitted to work with Spanish clients, as long as their contribution does not exceed 20% of your income.

The Spain digital nomad visa is open to individuals from non-EU/EEA countries. This encompasses United States citizens, Green Card holders, as well as citizens from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

Moreover, you are eligible to apply for a Spain digital visa if:

• Your employment allows you to work remotely from another country.
• You are a self-employed professional with a diverse clientele worldwide or receive income from various online activities outside of Spain.

When applying for a Spain digital nomad visa, you are required to furnish the following documentation:

1. A valid passport with a minimum validity of three months.
2. A completed application form.
3. Two passport photos, measuring 35mm x 45mm, with a plain gray background.
4. Proof of employment, which includes a work contract.
5. A letter from your employer affirming your eligibility for remote work.
6. Evidence of your company's activity for at least one year.
7. Proof of income, substantiated by payslips, work contracts, or bank statements, demonstrating a monthly income of €2,334.
8. Verification of qualifications, such as your university degree, professional certifications, or documentation of your work experience over the past three years.
9. Confirmation of health insurance coverage from a provider authorized to operate in Spain.
10. Certificates indicating a clean criminal record from the last five years, complete with copies and apostille.

Upon your arrival in Spain, you will need to apply for a Foreigner’s Identity Number (NIE) and Tax Identification Number (NIF). For NIE, you will need:

• Your passport with the visa.
• Three passport-sized photos.
• A completed application form.
• Proof of your address in Spain.
• Evidence of payment of the administration fee.

Additionally, when applying for NIF, the required documents include:

• A completed application form.
• A valid passport.
• Proof of your residency.
• Your tax identification number from your home country.

When applying for a Spain digital nomad visa, you are required to furnish the following documentation:

1. A valid passport with a minimum validity of three months.
2. A completed application form.
3. Two passport photos, measuring 35mm x 45mm, with a plain gray background.
4. Proof of employment, which includes a work contract.
5. A letter from your employer affirming your eligibility for remote work.
6. Evidence of your company's activity for at least one year.
7. Proof of income, substantiated by payslips, work contracts, or bank statements, demonstrating a monthly income of €2,334.
8. Verification of qualifications, such as your university degree, professional certifications, or documentation of your work experience over the past three years.
9. Confirmation of health insurance coverage from a provider authorized to operate in Spain.
10. Certificates indicating a clean criminal record from the last five years, complete with copies and apostille.

Upon your arrival in Spain, you will need to apply for a Foreigner’s Identity Number (NIE) and Tax Identification Number (NIF). For NIE, you will need:

• Your passport with the visa.
• Three passport-sized photos.
• A completed application form.
• Proof of your address in Spain.
• Evidence of payment of the administration fee.

Additionally, when applying for NIF, the required documents include:

• A completed application form.
• A valid passport.
• Proof of your residency.
• Your tax identification number from your home country.

Please note that depending on the location of your application, you may need Spanish translations of your documents. While some consulates accept documents in their native language, others may mandate translations into Spanish, which should be handled by a professional translation service.