Guides
Guides for Freelancers & Business Owners
Freelancers and business owners often have the easiest eligibility story — and the messiest paperwork. These guides cover the income math, the 20% Spanish-client rule, and how to document contracts and company age the way Spain expects.
Spain Digital Nomad Visa for U.S. 1099 Contractors
Contracts, invoices, RETA registration, the 20% Spanish-client rule — how contractor files differ, and how to build yours right.
You Don’t Need a Degree for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa
Three years of professional experience opens the same door. Who qualifies, what proves it, and the experience-letter formula the UGE accepts.
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa for U.S. Citizens: the 2026 Guide
Requirements, documents, timeline, and the route I recommend — the whole application, explained honestly in one place.
Spain Digital Nomad Visa Income Requirements 2026 (with Real Math)
The exact euro thresholds for singles, couples, and families — converted to dollars, with the evidence Spain actually accepts.
Spain Digital Nomad Visa Cost for Americans: the Honest Breakdown
Legal fees, apostilles, sworn translations, insurance, government fees — every line item, with realistic ranges and no surprises.
Spain Digital Nomad Visa from Inside Spain vs. the Consulate
Two doors into the same visa: a 3-year permit filed from Spain, or a 1-year visa from a U.S. consulate. How to choose your route.