€350

Spanish Digital Nomad Visa (Residency) for US Citizens - Freelance (1099) Workers

Course
35 Lessons

The most comprehensive course ever available on Spain's Digital Nomad Visa - created specifically for freelance workers (1099 US tax filers). The course is tailored to those planning to apply directly from within Spain, not a US consulate. Once you have finished this course you'll know beyond doubt whether you qualify, and how to gather each document to give yourself the best chance of an approval.

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Module 1: Intro and Orientation

Understand what’s inside this course and how to use it. Meet your instructor. Get excited... you're moving to Spain!

Lesson 1.1: Welcome and Instructor Intro

Lesson 1.2: Who This Course Is For

Lesson 1.3: Digital Nomad Residency, not Digital Nomad Visa. Why?

Lesson 1.4: Timeline of Events

Module 2: Understanding the Rules and Requirements

Explanations to help you understand what UGE expects from you, what needs to happen with your documents, and some key terminology to help you understand the immigration process you're about to go through.

Lesson 2.1: Key Terms and Concepts You Need To Know

Lesson 2.2: Residency Conditions

Lesson 2.3: Income Requirement (2025)

Lesson 2.4: Freelancer Extras

Lesson 2.5: Regulated Professions

Module 3: Core Application Requirements (Step-by-Step)

Requirement 1: US Passport & Entry Stamp (Declaración de Entrada if missing)

Requirement 2: FBI Identity History Summary (+ Apostille)

Requirement 3: Signed Declaration of No Criminal Record

Requirement 4: Proof of Experience or Education (tax returns OR Apostilled degree)

Requirement 5: CV (Europass format recommended)

Requirement 6: Proof of Income (invoices + highlighted bank statements)

Requirement 7: Signed Statement to Register as Autónomo

Requirement 8: Contract with Client(s)

Requirement 9: Client Business Proof

Requirement 10: Client Letter

Requirement 11: Proof of Self-Employment Registration

Requirement 12: Dependent Documents (spouse/children requirements)

Requirement 13: MI-T and MI-F forms

Module 4: Submitting the Application

The last steps you need in order to actually submit your application package to the UGE-CE.

Lesson 4.1: Requirements to Self-Submit

Lesson 4.2: Payment of Application Fees (Modelo 790-038)

Lesson 4.3: Application

Lesson 4.4: Nope, I want someone to do this for me

Can You Pass The Quiz?

Frequently Asked Questions

Things we have heard asked over the last year by prospective and recent applicants.

Do I need to have a return flight booked that is within 90 days of landing in Spain, even though I am planning to stay there permanently once I am approved for my residency?

Once I submit my application, does the clock stop on my 90 day tourist allotment?

If I have dependents, what are their work rights in Spain?

I have to travel for work, or be in person for some of my job. Is this allowed?

Where does UGE list the official requirements?

What if UGE does not approve or deny me within 20 working days?

Can I wait a few months to register as Autónomo?

Final Survey