- Nationality
- United States
- Applicants
- Lone applicant
- Client's Company
- United States
- Professional Arrangement
- Independent contractor (self-employed)
- Submission Date
- October 1, 2026
- Resolution Date
- October 27, 2026
A note on who handled this case: The Move Overseas Now team, led by founder Shawna Lum together with their in-house immigration lawyer Jesús Comino Delgado, handled this client's application, working closely with them throughout the entire documentation and strategy process. Spain Move HQ performed the final review of the file, completed the submission to UGE, and monitored the application's status until the decision was received.
The Case & Challenge
The applicant, an American remote sales manager, applied for Spain’s Digital Nomad residence authorization on her own, while already in Spain. She provides remote sales services to a company in California, USA under an independent services agreement, not an employment contract.
Her role covers consultative sales calls, lead follow-up, pipeline and CRM management, client needs assessments, proposal support, and closing sales for web design, website development, and digital marketing services. The contract expressly states that all services are delivered remotely and that she is not required to work from the company’s office or from the United States.
The Strategy & Solution
Because the professional relationship was relatively recent, the file needed to show clearly that the role was real, remote, and financially sufficient. We prepared:
- The professional services agreement, confirming the remote scope, indefinite duration, and a monthly fee above the Digital Nomad Visa income threshold.
- A company letter authorizing remote work from Spain, describing her duties and confirming her status as an independent contractor.
- A detailed CV documenting more than 25 years of sales, business development, and strategic partnership experience.
- Company registration evidence, proof of income, and the other standard Digital Nomad Visa requirements.
All foreign-language documents were accompanied by sworn Spanish translations, and the application was submitted electronically through UGE on October 1, 2026.
The Outcome: Approved Without a Requerimiento
UGE approved the application on October 27, 2026, the signing date recorded in the official signature report, without requesting any additional documents. Her residence authorization is valid until October 26, 2029.
Her next steps are applying for her TIE card within one month of the approval and registering as an autónomo in Spain. This case shows how a clear contract, an explicit remote-work authorization, and strong evidence of professional experience can lead to a straightforward approval. Each case is assessed individually, and this result does not guarantee approval in another application.