Spain Proposes Visa For Digital Nomads

Spain has long been the favoured holiday destination for many sun-seeking Brits. The proposed introduction of a new digital nomad visa, opening the door to both "working holidays" and longer term relocations, will therefore be welcome news to employees.

But will these potentially complex arrangements now be more straightforward for employers to navigate? We consider the potential employment, immigration and tax implications.

The pandemic saw a surge in requests from employees to work remotely in another country, often for an extended period. Initially, requests were usually short-term relocations related to the crisis. Increasingly, however, requests have involved permanent or semi-permanent moves abroad, with the trend continuing even though the public health crisis has now abated.