Question
My wife and I are both Filipino citizens. We are both in the Philippines. Husband is a self-employed/freelancer. The wife is employed but allowed to work remotely. If the husband goes to Spain on NLV can the wife come with me and work in Spain?
Answers
These are the answers of some Facebook group members:
”From my understanding, you can’t work on a non lucrative Spain visa visa. If your wife is employed and has a salary it can affect your taxes. You are taxed in Spain on worldwide income from employment. That’s just my understanding of it. I suggest you consult a lawyer in Spain to clarify your situation”
”If she already on a work permit in Spain and you are on non lucrative Spain visa that’s not affected your wife’s work permit but it looking complicated, better consult with any immigration lawyer”
”You cannot work under a non lucrative Spain visa”
”Neither you nor your wife can work on NLV. I suggest your wife applies for a Digital nomad visa or DNV (or teleworker visa) since you said her employer allows her to work remotely. Then you & your kids can be included in the application. DNV applications are now being accepted in Manila”
”Basically no. You either apply for NLV on a joint basis for reasons of passive income covering the main and dependent applicant – which means neither of you is able to engage in any form of employment or regular work. As individual NLV applicants, it’s still the same restriction. However, nothing to stop you from applying for an NLV individually and your wife either a work visa or digital nomad visa (separately) but you would need to examine the applicable criteria for each of these as both are outside of my knowledge base to offer good advice but at least you can investigate as potential options”
In conclusion, according to Spainguru Facebook group members, it appears that the husband cannot work under an NLV (Non-Lucrative Visa) in Spain, and neither can the wife if she accompanies him under the same visa. The NLV is designed for individuals who have sufficient passive income and do not intend to work in Spain. If the wife wishes to work while in Spain, she would need to explore other visa options such as a work permit or a digital nomad visa (DNV), as her remote work arrangement may qualify her for the latter. It is advised that the couple consults with an immigration lawyer in Spain to fully understand their options and tax implications before making any decisions.
