Spain digital nomad visa

[WTFH]

It is off topic. it's going to be messy enough discussing the Spanish one.

what I would say though, is that Spain has a different set of issues to address and that Spain is not directly comparable to other countries.

Your problem is that if someone is thinking of calling themselves a “digital nomad” and is considering Spain as an option for a couple of years of their nomadic lifestyle, then they will need to compare it to other countries, such as the one they are currently resident in.
Such as:
1. How much does it cost to live there as a nomad?
2. How do I invoice my clients?
3. What about my family (kids education, etc)?
4. What limitations are there?
5. What do I have to give up?
6. Am I wanting to be a nomad, or am I just wanting to get out of the UK until the sunlit uplands arrive, at which point I’ll be on the first plane “home”?
etc

[Bluenose]

It is off topic. it's going to be messy enough discussing the Spanish one.

what I would say though, is that Spain has a different set of issues to address and that Spain is not directly comparable to other countries.

[TheGreenBastard]

Hopefully not too off topic: https://www.politico.eu/article/port...entrification/

[lecyclist]

Also to clarify, without an NIE number or equivalent residency identification, you will be applying for a non-resident's account. These incur additional bank charges. e.g. €16 per month

https://www.bancosantander.es/en/par...-no-residentes


Resident's current accounts often have no monthly fees.

[Bluenose]

Getting an NEI is useful for opening a Spanish bank account with no account fees, for example with BVVA. The online application insists additionally on residency, but turn up to a branch an and NEI will suffice.

A Spanish bank account is a pre-requisite to buy property in Spain, and also helpful when signing contracts (e.g. rental agreements, phone contracts) and to pay for utilities.

Just for clarity, you do not need an NIE number to open a Spanish bank account at a Santander branch in Spain. You just need to be able to produce sufficient identification information e.g. Passport.

[lecyclist]

Indeed. Oops

[oliverson]

Getting an NEI is useful for opening a Spanish bank account with no account fees, for example with BVVA. The online application insists additionally on residency, but turn up to a branch an and NEI will suffice.

A Spanish bank account is a pre-requisite to buy property in Spain, and also helpful when signing contracts (e.g. rental agreements, phone contracts) and to pay for utilities.

Its NIE not NEI

[lecyclist]

Still got my NEI, don't know if that will give me a leg up in the process but I'd assume it's a necessary prerequisite

Getting an NEI is useful for opening a Spanish bank account with no account fees, for example with BVVA. The online application insists additionally on residency, but turn up to a branch an and NEI will suffice.

A Spanish bank account is a pre-requisite to buy property in Spain, and also helpful when signing contracts (e.g. rental agreements, phone contracts) and to pay for utilities.

[The Green View]

I was informed by the consulate that an NEI is not a requirement to apply for a work permit.

You can get one when you travel to Spain.

Oh well, it will save me a day in endless queues at the local police station

[Bluenose]

Still got my NEI, don't know if that will give me a leg up in the process but I'd assume it's a necessary prerequisite

I was informed by the consulate that an NEI is not a requirement to apply for a work permit.

You can get one when you travel to Spain.