Case study 1: Economical proof

Background

Our client, a dedicated digital marketing freelancer, faced a significant challenge while applying for the Digital Nomad Visa in Spain. With no long-term contracts and varying monthly incomes, he struggled to meet the visa’s stringent income requirements. Over the past three months, his earnings fluctuated; two months exceeded the minimum legal threshold of €2,646 per month, while one month fell short.

The Legal Landscape

According to Spanish law, applicants for the Digital Nomad Visa can be either employees or self-employed individuals. Crucially, they must demonstrate a minimum monthly income of €2,646 from remote work and provide bank statements and invoices from the last three months. Our client met these requirements but faced scrutiny due to his inconsistent monthly income.

The Challenge

The immigration office questioned our client’s eligibility, citing his failure to consistently meet the minimum income requirement each month. They requested additional proof of financial stability.

Our Approach: We took a comprehensive approach to address this issue:

1. Detailed Explanation: We drafted a thorough letter explaining our client’s professional activities as a freelancer. Emphasizing the nature of freelance work, we highlighted that while monthly incomes may fluctuate, freelancers still have the right to apply for the Digital Nomad Visa if they meet overall legal criteria.
2. Income Averaging: We argued that although one month’s income was below the threshold, averaging his earnings over three months demonstrated compliance with legal requirements. This approach showed that his total income divided by three surpassed the minimum monthly requirement.
3. Additional Financial Proof: To further strengthen our case, we presented evidence of our client’s financial stability through another bank account holding over €10,000 in savings. This demonstrated his ability to sustain himself beyond his freelance earnings.

The Result

Thanks to our strategic approach and thorough documentation, the immigration office approved our client’s Digital Nomad Visa application. This success story highlights that with proper guidance and comprehensive evidence, freelancers can overcome challenges posed by fluctuating incomes.