Digital Nomad Visa Bilbao – Work from the Basque Country

🏙️ Why Choose Bilbao for Digital Nomad Life?

Bilbao blends modernity and tradition in a stunning, green, and innovative setting. As the capital of the Basque Country, it offers:

• A growing tech ecosystem

• Michelin-star dining and Basque culture

• Affordable rent compared to Madrid/Barcelona

• Green hills, riverside cycling, and fresh air

• Efficient infrastructure and metro

Now, with Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa, remote workers can live legally in Bilbao for 1–5+ years.

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✅ Can You Use the Digital Nomad Visa in Bilbao?

Yes — the visa is valid throughout Spain, including the Basque Country. Bilbao is a great base if you want city energy without big-city stress.

Apply:

• From your home country (Spanish consulate), or

• From within Spain (switch from tourist to resident)

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🧾 Digital Nomad Visa Requirements in Bilbao

To qualify, you must:

• Work remotely for a non-Spanish employer or freelance for clients abroad

• Earn at least €2,400/month

• Have a university degree or 3+ years of professional experience

• Have private health insurance in Spain

• Submit a clean criminal record from the past 5 years

• Register your address in Bilbao (empadronamiento)

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💶 Cost of Living in Bilbao for Remote Workers

Bilbao is more affordable than major Spanish capitals, but has excellent quality of life.

💡 The Basque Country has the highest average salary in Spain — it’s also very safe and stable.

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🏘️ Best Neighborhoods for Digital Nomads in Bilbao

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💻 Coworking in Bilbao

Bilbao’s coworking scene is still growing, but high-quality spaces exist — especially in Abando and Deusto.

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📋 How to Apply for the Visa (Bilbao Process)

1. Apply abroad via Spanish consulate or switch in Spain

2. Prepare:

   • NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero)

   • Proof of income & job/freelance contracts

   • Private health insurance

   • Clean criminal record

   • Degree or work experience proof

   • Address registration (empadronamiento) in Bilbao

3. Submit via the UGEx online platform

4. After approval, book TIE card appointment at Bilbao extranjería

🧾 Local immigration offices in Bilbao are organized and less crowded than in Madrid/Barcelona.

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🧾 Taxes in Bilbao – What to Know as a Nomad

Bilbao falls under the Biscay/Bizkaia tax authority, with separate tax rules from the rest of Spain. However, the Beckham Law still applies:

• Flat 24% tax on Spanish income (up to €600,000)

• No need to declare foreign assets

• Valid for 6 years

• Must be applied for within 6 months of becoming a resident

📌 Borderless Lawyers handles Beckham Law filing with local expertise in Basque tax law.

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👨‍👩‍👧 Relocating to Bilbao with a Family?

Bilbao is a safe, green, and education-focused city. Ideal for families:

• Bilingual (Basque-Spanish) and international schools

• English-speaking healthcare professionals

• Family housing in Indautxu, Deusto, and Rekalde

• Outdoor spaces, clean air, and riverside parks

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⚖️ Borderless Lawyers – Your Legal Team in Bilbao

Our team helps digital nomads move to Bilbao legally and efficiently:

✅ Visa eligibility review
✅ NIE, empadronamiento & TIE appointments
✅ Beckham Law filing
✅ Legal translations & document prep
✅ Health insurance setup
✅ Lease contract review

🧩 All with English-speaking lawyers who know local Basque procedures.

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📣 Work Remotely from Bilbao — the Legal Way

Bilbao gives you the cultural depth of the Basque Country, great infrastructure, and legal clarity through Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa.

👉 Contact Borderless Lawyers today to launch your move to Bilbao with full legal support.