Legal advisory platform Managora published an updated guide on 14 October reflecting the latest government clarifications to Spain’s visa categories under Law 14/2013 and the 2022 Startup Law. The overhaul affects international teleworkers (digital nomads), entrepreneurs, highly qualified professionals and researchers—all handled electronically by the Unit for Large Companies and Strategic Collectives (UGE-CE). Key takeaways include the new minimum-income threshold for digital nomads, now set at €2,442 per month (200 % of the 2026 minimum wage) following a February Royal Decree; confirmation that family members enjoy the same residency length as the principal applicant; and a reminder that initial authorisations last three years, with two-year renewals possible. The guide also notes that Spain’s “golden visa” for investors was abolished in April 2025, so the entrepreneur route is the main option for capital-backed relocations. For mobility managers the update matters because the first cohort of three-year digital-nomad permits issued in early 2023 start expiring in January 2027. Employers must decide whether to convert staff to local contracts, renew under the same scheme or pursue highly-qualified status. The clarified rules on police-clearance certificates and health-insurance coverage should help reduce rejection rates at Spanish consulates. While the guidance is not a legal text, Managora’s digests are widely used by HR teams and relocation providers. The Interior and Inclusion ministries are expected to codify some of the FAQ points in an official instruction before year-end, but practitioners are already applying the thresholds in live applications.
Source: Managora
