Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Spain Digital Nomad Visa: What Happens If I Lose My Job?
If you lose your job can you live off your savings so long as you continue to contribute to autonomo, under a Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
Spain Digital Nomad Visa Job Loss: Community Advice
These are the answers of Spainguru’s Facebook group members:
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“You should inform the UGE within 30 days and if possible switch to a new contract, or if you have paid enough Social Security, the dole.”
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Spain Digital Nomad Visa: Key Takeaways
The discussion among Spainguru’s Facebook group members suggests that individuals on a Spain Digital Nomad Visa can potentially live off their savings if they lose their job, provided they continue making contributions to autonomo (self-employment tax system in Spain).
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Explore Cities →However, it’s important to notify the UGE (Unidad de Gestión de Extranjería, or Immigration Management Unit) within 30 days and, if possible, secure a new job that meets visa renewal requirements or switch to a new contract.
Additionally, if one has made sufficient contributions, they might be eligible for unemployment benefits (the dole).
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