Check the local consulate's appointment, form, payment and copy requirements
Legalise or apostille public documents and obtain sworn Spanish translations
Coordinate family applications and original documents
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Consular preparation
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- Check the local consulate's appointment, form, payment and copy requirements
- Legalise or apostille public documents and obtain sworn Spanish translations
- Coordinate family applications and original documents
02
Visa scope
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- The telework visa can be valid for up to one year
- A shorter work contract can limit visa validity
- The visa itself authorises residence and remote work during its validity
03
Arrival in Spain
What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.
- Use the final 60 calendar days before expiry to seek residence if conditions continue
- Complete address, tax and Social Security planning
- Do not confuse NIE allocation with the physical TIE card
Income figures use the 2026 SMI (€17,094/year) and current UGE formula: 200% for the main applicant, +75% for the first family member and +25% for each additional member.
FAQ
Questions people ask before applying
What is the 2026 minimum income?
€2,849 gross per month for the main applicant, plus €1,068.38 for the first family member and €356.13 for every additional family member.
Can I apply from Spain?
If you are legally in Spain, you may apply directly for the residence authorisation through the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE).
How long can permission last?
The consular visa can be valid for up to one year. The residence authorisation can be granted for up to three years and renewed in two-year periods if the conditions continue.