About the Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Spain offers the Visado/Autorización para Teletrabajo de Carácter Internacional (Digital Nomad Visa) for non-resident remote workers and self-employed professionals. The program lets eligible applicants live in Spain for Consulate visa: 1 year. In-Spain residence authorization: up to 3 years. Renewable in 2-year increments up to 5 years. After 5 years: EU long-term residency eligible. After 10 years: Spanish citizenship eligible. while working remotely for clients or employers based outside the country.
Applicants typically need to demonstrate stable monthly income of at least EUR2,849 per month, valid health insurance, and a clean criminal record. It is renewable, allowing nomads to extend their stay.
Tax-wise, Spain treats digital nomad visa holders distinctly from local residents — see the Taxes section below for the full picture.
Requirements & Eligibility
Income
Minimum 200% of Spain's Minimum Interprofessional Salary (SMI). SMI in 2026: approx €1,424.50/month → minimum income: approx €2,849/month (~€34,188/year). +75% SMI (~€1,068/month) per additional adult family member. +25% SMI (~€356/month) per additional child. Income must come from remote work — passive income excluded. Up to 20% of income may be from Spanish companies (freelancers only).
Documents needed
- Completed MI-T national visa form (signed per applicant)
- Valid passport (photocopy
- 1+ year validity
- 2+ blank pages
- issued within last 10 years)
- Recent passport photo (white background)
- Proof of legal residence in consular district
- If employed: employer certificate confirming 3+ months employment, company registered outside Spain for 1+ year, explicit remote work permission from Spain, salary clearly stated
- If self-employed: client contracts confirming 3+ month professional relationship, less than 20% work for Spanish clients
- Criminal record from all countries of residence in last 5 years (apostilled, translated to Spanish, issued within last 6 months)
- University degree (apostilled + translated) OR proof of 3+ years professional experience
- Income proof: bank statements/payslips/tax returns confirming min €2,849/month net
- Health insurance valid in Spain (no co-payments
- authorized to operate in Spain
- min €30,000 coverage)
- Proof of accommodation in Spain.
How to Apply for the Spain DNV
Processing time: Consulate (from abroad): 15–45 business days for visa; total process 3–4 months. From within Spain (residence authorization): 30 days for initial review.
- 1Confirm eligibility: non-EU/EEA citizen; remote employee of non-Spanish company (3+ months employment) OR freelancer with non-Spanish clients; min income €2,849/month; university degree or 3+ years relevant professional experience.
- 2Obtain NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero).
- 3Gather apostilled documents, officially translated into Spanish. 4a. FROM ABROAD: Apply at Spanish consulate. Schedule appointment. Submit documents in person. Pay ~€80 fee. Wait 15–45 days. Receive 1-year visa. Enter Spain within visa validity. 4b. FROM WITHIN SPAIN (visa-free entry): Apply for Residence Authorization directly at UGECE — up to 3-year authorization.
- 4Within 30 days of arrival: register with local authorities for TIE (residence permit card).
- 5Within 6 months: optionally apply for Beckham Law tax regime at AEAT.
Application fees: Spanish consulate visa fee: approximately €80 (varies by nationality and country). Additional costs: document apostilles, certified translations into Spanish, professional services. Total startup cost often USD $500–$1,500.
Official sourceVisa Duration & Renewal
Initial duration: Consulate visa: 1 year. In-Spain residence authorization: up to 3 years. Renewable in 2-year increments up to 5 years. After 5 years: EU long-term residency eligible. After 10 years: Spanish citizenship eligible.
Renewal: Yes — the Visado/Autorización para Teletrabajo de Carácter Internacional (Digital Nomad Visa) can be renewed beyond the initial period.
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Spain
Beckham Law / Special Non-Resident Tax Regime: flat 24% tax rate on Spain-sourced income up to €600,000/year for first 6 years (vs. standard rates up to 47%). Must apply to AEAT within 6 months of obtaining visa. Standard tax residency: 183+ days/year or vital interests in Spain. Spain has tax treaties with US, UK, Canada, Australia, and all EU countries.
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