Work from Spain
live in Spain. work in your language.
Valencia, Málaga, Barcelona, the Balearics or the Canary Islands. Spain combines the same time zone as home with a very different lifestyle.
Time zone
CET ±0
Central European Time on the mainland and the Balearics, the same as your employer. The Canary Islands are one hour behind.
EU / EEA citizens
free movement
German, Dutch, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian citizens can live here under EU/EEA rules.
Working hours
agreed per job
With the employer, for each role.
A 9:00 to 17:00 working day in Central European Time is 09:00 to 17:00 in Valencia.
9:00–17:00 back home is 09:00–17:00 in Valencia: exactly the same hours. Your actual hours are agreed with the employer for each job.
Why people pick it
why Spain.
- The same time zone as Germany, the Netherlands and the Nordics on the mainland.
- The Canary Islands offer spring-like weather all year, one hour behind CET.
- Big international communities along the coast.
- Lots of direct flights home.
Good to know
before you go.
- Local life runs later: lunch at 14:00 and dinner at 21:00 are normal.
- Registering as a resident involves some paperwork, so budget time for it.
EU and EEA citizens can live in Spain under free movement rules and register as residents after three months. Non-EU citizens can look at Spain’s digital nomad visa. Check official Spanish government sources, because rules change.
Good questions
working from Spain.
Can I work for a company in Germany, the Netherlands or the Nordics from Spain?
Yes. Many roles are done on a B2B contract, where you invoice the company every month; some employers use an Employer of Record instead. Working hours are agreed with the employer for each job. Time difference: Central European Time on the mainland and the Balearics, the same as your employer. The Canary Islands are one hour behind.
Do I need a visa to live in Spain?
EU and EEA citizens can live in Spain under free movement rules and register as residents after three months. Non-EU citizens can look at Spain’s digital nomad visa. Check official Spanish government sources, because rules change.
Does RemoteAbroad charge candidates?
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