Ley 14/2013 · International mobility

Spain residency under Ley 14/2013:
nomads, skilled pros, founders

One law, several different statuses — each with its own requirements and its own procedure through the UGE. Pick your case.

Before you start: you need an NIE

If you don't have one yet, fill in the EX-15 form online for free and read how to get an NIE, including from abroad.

Free EX-15 form online How to get an NIE from abroad

Already know your case — fill in the form

MI-T form online AUTO · €29

Application for a Movilidad Internacional residence permit (form MI-T) — for remote workers, entrepreneurs, highly skilled professionals, researchers and intra-company transfers. Fill it in your browser — the PDF is generated on your own device.

MI-F form online AUTO · €29

For the spouse/partner, children and dependants of an MI-T holder — moving to Spain together with your family.

Not sure which case is yours — pick your situation

International remote worker — digital nomad

You work remotely for a company or clients based outside Spain.

Highly qualified professional

EU Blue Card or national route — a job offer from a Spanish company.

Entrepreneur — startup

You're starting, growing or leading an innovative business project in Spain.

Intra-company transfer — ICT

You're being transferred to the Spanish office of your company or corporate group.

Researcher

You carry out research activity under an agreement with a Spanish organisation.

Which status fits you?

Two short questions and we show your exact route under Ley 14/2013.

What your file must prove

Exact requirements per status, article by article.

Does the time count for citizenship?

Time on the digital nomad visa and permit counts as residence.

Taxes: the 24 % / 47 % special regime

When the special regime is available and what to check before choosing it.

None of these fit? See the general residence routes

Employment or self-employment — the general procedure outside Ley 14/2013, no UGE required.
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None of the statuses in this section require the employer to prove there's no suitable candidate on the Spanish labour market (situación nacional de empleo) — that's a direct exemption under DA 5ª of Ley 14/2013. So the whole procedure runs through the single Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estratégicos (UGE), faster than an ordinary work permit.
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The Investor route (Golden Visa) isn't listed here: the relevant articles of Ley 14/2013 were emptied of content as of 3 April 2025 (Ley Orgánica 1/2025). The programme is closed to new applicants.

Ready to take the next step?

Message us on WhatsApp: a short question is free. Or start now with AUTO — the self-service toolkit for €29.