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Spain grants digital nomad residency in about 2 months; France takes 4 years to permit and 5 to citizenship eligibility. Compare timelines across 7 EU countries.
Since April 2025 courts must summon squatters within 15 days and rule in 3. Since June 24, 2026 owners can legally cut utilities to trespassers.
Autónomos generally can't get Beckham Law — it's built for employment contracts. The break-even point is around €50-60k income a year. Who qualifies and for how long.
France grants a 4-year residence permit, Spain approves digital nomad applications in 20 days but requires 10 years before citizenship. A country-by-country guide for 2026.
From 5 August 2026, Spain is tightening temporary protection checks: police demand «Reserve+», exit stamps, and absence of status in another country.
Padrón registration unlocks school, healthcare, and residency in Spain. Brokers sell it for €500–1,500, and a mere booking slot goes for €80–150.