Question
If I qualify for a visa to work in Spain (such as the Spain Digital Nomad Visa), can I bring my financially dependent parent on my visa? If that isn’t allowed, what alternative routes could I pursue to ensure my mom can come with me?
I’m exploring options for moving to Spain with my mom, who is disabled. While she’s still working, her pain is significant, so I’m trying to take on financial responsibility so she can stop and focus on her health
Answers
These are the answers of Spainguru’s Spain Digital Nomad Visa group members:
“You mention your mother is disabled. Your mother will not get private healthcare in Spain with her conditions; this is something extremely important to think about.”
“Yes, you can bring dependents on a Spain Digital Nomad Visa, parents included.”
“One of the requirements for visas is full health insurance. This will be a real stumbling block for you.”
“Ascendents can qualify if you demonstrate they financially depend on you. The insurance will be the complex part. I brought my mother with me, and we used a private health insurance, but I know that if you don’t put the pre-existing conditions on the application, they consider that a lie.”
“If you have access to the Digital Nomad Visa, you and your family member need to have private or public health insurance. And you need to prove your mom depends financially on you. It’s different if you apply from your home country or Spain.”
“Health insurance companies here often exclude pre-existing conditions or may deny coverage altogether, depending on the condition.”
“You can add a parent. You don’t need to divulge anything to get insurance for your mom. Go with Adeslas Asisa or Caser or Sanitas, etc. This is a perfect example of saying less and smiling more. Just GET HER HERE…”
“To get health insurance, you do need to reveal all conditions. Your insurance will be canceled if they discover that you did not.”
“Private healthcare in Spain may be challenging for those with pre-existing conditions, but public healthcare can be an option if contributions to social security are made.”
“While private insurance is a requirement for a visa, public healthcare in Spain is generally accessible and affordable for legal residents. This could be a fallback option.”
Conclusion
According to the Spainguru Facebook group, it is possible to bring a financially dependent parent to Spain under the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), but there are challenges, particularly regarding health insurance.
Ascendents can qualify as dependents if financial dependence is proven. However, obtaining private health insurance for a disabled parent may be difficult due to exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
Options include exploring insurance providers like Adeslas, DKV, Mapfre, Salus, Asssa, Asisa, Caser, or Sanitas, although full disclosure of medical history is essential to avoid policy cancellation.
Alternatively, contributing to Spain’s social security system could provide access to public healthcare. Navigating this process requires careful planning and it is recommended consulting an expert.
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