Here’s how you can get paid Rs 46 lakh just for moving to Spain

August 26, 2024

Here’s how you can get paid Rs 46 lakh just for moving to Spain

Digital nomads may be unwelcome in many places but one area of Spain is luring them with grants.

The local government of Spain has allocated €2 million (more than Rs 60 crore) to attract up to 200 digital nomads with grants of up to €15,000 (Rs 46 lac) to move to Extremadura and work.

Women and men under the age of 30 can receive €10,000 (about Rs 30 lakh), while men over 30 years can make €8,000 (about Rs25 lakh).

Currently, Extremadura has the lowest population density in Spain, with 26 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Here’s how you can apply:

Those who wish to apply have to commit to maintaining a remote job and living in Extremadura for at least two years.

Both those living in other regions of Spain and those living abroad are eligible as long as they have not lived in Extremadura in the previous six months.

Foreign nationals may apply, but must be resident legally in Spain and be in possession of a foreign identity number (NIE) as found on their green EU certificate or non-EU TIE card.

Non-EU nationals can also apply as long as they are already participating in Spain’s digital nomad visa scheme.

Those not in possession of a digital nomad visa would need to apply for this first and have it approved by Spanish authorities as well as obtain a residency document before applying for the Extremadura scheme.