Modification from Spain’s Digital Nomad Residence Permit to Self-Employment — 2026

Verify before collecting the full file that the applicant is in Spain, holds a valid international telework residence permit, has completed at least one year of residence, already carries on qualifying self-employed professional activity, and can document a change preventing maintenance of the Ley 14/2013 permit. Stop and perform a case-specific review if any condition is missing. Official sources: - Information sheet 55: https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones/w/55.-modificacion-desde-situaciones-de-autorizaciones-de-residencia-temporal-que-habilitan-a-trabajar - Articles 84, 86, 87 and 191 RLOEx: https://www.boe.es/eli/es/rd/2024/11/19/1155/ - DGM management criterion for Ley 14/2013 modifications: https://www.inclusion.gob.es/documents/d/migraciones/criterio-de-gestion-dggm_rloex-1-2025_modificaciones-estancias-y-residencias-y-prorrogas-arraigos

Provide clear, current copies. The complete passport means every page, including blank pages.

• Valid passport — all pages - Complete colour copy of the current passport or travel document.
• Current TIE - Front and back of the current foreigner identity card.
• Digital nomad residence approval decision - The UGE decision granting the international telework residence authorisation.
• Evidence of at least one year of residence in Spain - For example, prior TIE/decisions and other reliable residence-history evidence requested by the professional.

Prepare a dated chronology and evidence of the change that prevents maintenance of the Ley 14/2013 digital nomad conditions. The modification should be assessed and filed within the applicable period; the 2025 DGM criterion refers to three months from the relevant change.

• Signed chronology of the change - Dates, parties, previous DNV basis, current circumstances and intended continuing self-employed activity.
• Evidence of the changed circumstances - Termination, amendment, client correspondence, new commercial arrangements or other documents proving the change.

Show real, habitual and continuing professional activity, including commercial relationships and actual receipts.

• Current client or service agreements - Signed agreements supporting the continuing professional activity.
• Invoices for the latest six months - Issued invoices, with cancelled or corrected invoices identified.
• Bank statements showing business receipts - Statements matching material invoice payments.
• Business activity summary - Short description of services, clients, operating model, expected continuity and resources.

Prepare current registration and compliance evidence so the authority can verify continued activity and obligations.

• RETA registration and contribution evidence - Current alta and recent autónomo contribution receipts.
• Informe de vida laboral - Recent Social Security employment-history report.
• AEAT census registration - Current Modelo 036/037 and IAE activity headings, as applicable.
• Recent quarterly and annual tax returns - Relevant IVA, IRPF and annual summaries for the activity.
• AEAT and Social Security compliance certificates - Positive certificates where available, or evidence of valid deferral/instalment arrangements.

Check filing history, registrations, contributions and any debt. If an issue exists, document payment, deferral or another lawful remediation before filing. Article 86 requires official verification of tax and Social Security obligations.

• Compliance review note - Professional checklist recording AEAT and Social Security findings and any remediation.

Confirm the requirements applicable to the activity in the relevant autonomous community and municipality. Obtain evidence of any qualification, recognition, colegiación, licence, prior communication or responsible declaration.

• Professional qualification or experience evidence - Diplomas, recognition decisions, experience certificates or other evidence required for the profession.
• Professional association registration - Current colegiación certificate where mandatory.
• Licence, prior communication or responsible declaration - Current sectoral or municipal evidence required to operate the activity.

Prepare identity and relationship evidence. This does not assume that the family authorisation changes automatically with the principal applicant.

• Spouse or partner passport and TIE - Complete passport copy and front/back of the current TIE.
• Marriage, partnership or durable-relationship evidence - Current certificate or other legally sufficient proof of the relationship.
• Evidence the relationship continues - Joint registration, shared address or other evidence requested for the selected route.

Prepare one package per child. For children of compulsory school age, include current enrolment evidence.

• Child's passport and TIE - Complete passport copy and front/back of the current TIE for each child.
• Birth or adoption certificate - Document proving the relationship to the principal applicant or spouse/partner.
• Dependency evidence for an adult child - Evidence of financial dependency and family status where the selected route requires it.
• School-enrolment evidence - Current report or certificate for every child of compulsory school age.

Prepare identity, relationship and genuine dependency evidence for each included parent.

• Parent's passport and TIE - Complete passport copy and front/back of the current TIE.
• Family relationship evidence - Civil-status documents proving the relationship.
• Evidence of financial and practical dependency - Regular transfers, income information, living arrangements, health circumstances and other relevant proof.

Review each current Ley 14/2013 family authorisation separately. Decide whether the person qualifies for an independent modification, another residence route, or a coordinated filing. Record separate forms, fees, evidence and timing. Do not present the principal applicant's approval as automatically modifying relatives.

• Family route memorandum - One short route decision and document checklist for each included relative.

Foreign public documents must be legalised or apostilled unless an applicable convention provides an exemption. Obtain a complete Spanish sworn translation, including apostilles and endorsements.

• Apostilled or legalised foreign public documents - Complete documents with all certifications and endorsements.
• Spanish sworn translations - Translations by an authorised sworn translator covering the full document and apostille/legalisation.

Complete and sign EX-26 for the principal applicant, prepare representation evidence where applicable, confirm the competent Oficina de Extranjería, and index every document. Recheck the legal basis, family routes and current local filing requirements immediately before submission. Official information sheet: https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones/w/55.-modificacion-desde-situaciones-de-autorizaciones-de-residencia-temporal-que-habilitan-a-trabajar

• Signed EX-26 form - Current official form completed for modification to residence and work as a self-employed person.
• Representation authorisation - Power or authorisation sufficient for signing and electronic filing, where a representative acts.
• Indexed submission memorandum - Legal basis, facts, requested authorisation and numbered exhibit list.

Generate the current Modelo 790 código 052 and Modelo 790 código 062 items applicable to the modification. Verify the heading and amount on the official payment system on the filing date, especially for the four-year result assessed under Article 191.3 and Article 86.

• Modelo 790 código 052 and payment proof - Current modification fee form and receipt.
• Modelo 790 código 062 and payment proof - Current self-employment work-authorisation fee form and receipt.

Submit through Mercurio or the competent Oficina de Extranjería and retain the complete signed package and electronic receipt. Confirm that any coordinated family filings use their separately approved routes. Official filing guidance: https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones/w/55.-modificacion-desde-situaciones-de-autorizaciones-de-residencia-temporal-que-habilitan-a-trabajar

• Electronic filing receipt - Justificante de registro showing date, time, office and registration number.
• Final filed application package - Exact copy of every form and attachment submitted.

Check electronic notifications frequently. Opening or failing to access a notice can trigger legal notification effects. Analyse every requerimiento, collect the missing evidence and file the response within the stated deadline.

• Notification or requerimiento - Full administrative notice, including the stated response deadline.
• Response filing receipt - Justificante and complete copy of any response submitted.

Review the effective date and duration in the favourable decision, confirm continuing registration and contributions in the appropriate Social Security regime, and request the new TIE within the applicable one-month period. Prepare separate TIE appointments and documents for relatives whose new authorisations were granted. Official TIE procedure directory: https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es/procedimientos/index/categoria/34

• Favourable modification decision - Complete resolution and proof of notification date.
• Current Social Security registration evidence - Evidence of effective and continuing registration in the applicable regime.
• TIE application documents - Current EX-17, paid 790-012, passport, photographs, prior TIE and approval decision, as required.