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Digital Nomad Visa

Digital Nomad PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–3 weeks

Estimated Cost

€169 EUR

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Official Information

Living in Spain

Cost of Living

25% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary€24,000

Quality of Life

186/200

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Overview

Spain residence permit for non-EU remote workers earning at least €2,442/month from a foreign employer, valid 1 year initially with a path to 5-year residency.

Spain's Digital Nomad Visa, created by Ley 28/2022 (Startup Law) amending Ley 14/2013, lets non-EU nationals live in Spain while teleworking for non-Spanish companies. Applicants need a university degree or 3+ years' relevant experience, a 3-month prior tie to the foreign employer, and income of at least €2,442/month (200% of Spain's 2026 SMI of €1,221).

The consular visa lasts 1 year; holders can then switch to a residence permit valid up to 3 years, renewable to a 5-year cap via UGECE. The consular fee is €80; the inland Tasa 052 is €73.26 plus €16.08 for the TIE card. Legal decision takes 10 days. Up to 20% of work may be for Spanish clients, family joins with full work rights, and the Beckham 24% IRNR regime applies.

This visa is ideal for non-EU remote workers earning above €2,442/month from a foreign employer who want to settle in Spain with their family and a clear path to long-term residency.

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Cost Breakdown

Consular Visa Fee (applying from abroad)€80 EUR

Administrative Authorization Fee (applying from within Spain)€73 EUR

TIE Card Fee€16 EUR

Total€169 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 year

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a non-EU/EEA citizen.

Must work remotely for a company or clients based outside of Spain.

Must prove a professional relationship with the foreign company/clients for at least 3 months prior to application.

The foreign company must have been in operation for at least 1 year.

Must meet the minimum income requirement (currently 200% of the Spanish minimum wage, approximately €2,849/month).

Must hold a university degree or have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Must have private health insurance valid in Spain and a clean criminal record.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Experience

3+ years

Min. Income

29,304 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed visa application form (Form MI-T).

Valid passport.

Proof of remote work (employment contract or client contracts).

Letter from the company authorizing remote work and confirming salary.

Proof of company's existence (incorporation documents).

Proof of income (bank statements, pay slips, or invoices).

Proof of professional qualifications (degree or CV).

Criminal record certificate (apostilled/legalized).

Private health insurance policy.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Remote work for foreign employers permitted, with up to 20% of activity for Spanish clients
Residence permit renewable to a 5-year cumulative cap, with a path to long-term residency
Spouse, partner, dependent children and ascendants admitted; family members have full work rights
Beckham Law's 24% flat IRNR tax regime is available to digital-nomad visa holders
Schengen mobility — visa-free travel throughout the Schengen Area while resident
Fast 10-day legal decision period at the consulate
Self-petitioned (no Spanish employer or sponsor required)

Worth Knowing

Minimum income €2,442/month (200% of Spain's 2026 SMI of €1,221)
Foreign employer must have ≥1 year of continuous activity and ≥3-month prior tie to the applicant
Self-employed applicants may direct no more than 20% of activity to Spanish clients
Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of relevant professional experience required
Apostilled criminal record certificate and Spanish-resident health insurance required
EU/EEA/Swiss nationals are non-qualifying (visa is for third-country nationals only)
Income below 200% of the Spanish SMI (currently €2,442/month) disqualifies the applicant

Application Process

Verify qualification: Check degree/experience and income requirements

Prepare documents: Gather proof of income, employment, insurance

Book appointment: Schedule at Spanish consulate

Submit application: In-person application with documents

Pay fee: Pay €180 visa fee

Receive visa: Visa issued in passport

Application Forms

Digital Nomad Visa Application

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Application Steps

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Dependent Visa

Dependents allowed

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Fee Breakdown

Consular Visa Fee (applying from abroad): 80 EUR; Administrative Authorization Fee (applying from wi…

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Fees

EUR 73.26 (administrative authorization fee) + EUR 16.08 (TIE card) if applying from within Spain, o…

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Forms

Digital Nomad Visa Application

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Included Nationalities

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Job Offer Required

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Official Information

Living in Spain

Cost of Living

25% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary€24,000

Quality of Life

186/200

Full Country Guide

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Overview

Spain residence permit for non-EU remote workers earning at least €2,442/month from a foreign employer, valid 1 year initially with a path to 5-year residency.

This visa is ideal for non-EU remote workers earning above €2,442/month from a foreign employer who want to settle in Spain with their family and a clear path to long-term residency.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a non-EU/EEA citizen.

Must work remotely for a company or clients based outside of Spain.

Must prove a professional relationship with the foreign company/clients for at least 3 months prior to application.

The foreign company must have been in operation for at least 1 year.

Must meet the minimum income requirement (currently 200% of the Spanish minimum wage, approximately €2,849/month).

Must hold a university degree or have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Must have private health insurance valid in Spain and a clean criminal record.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Experience

3+ years

Min. Income

29,304 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed visa application form (Form MI-T).

Valid passport.

Proof of remote work (employment contract or client contracts).

Letter from the company authorizing remote work and confirming salary.

Proof of company's existence (incorporation documents).

Proof of income (bank statements, pay slips, or invoices).

Proof of professional qualifications (degree or CV).

Criminal record certificate (apostilled/legalized).

Private health insurance policy.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Remote work for foreign employers permitted, with up to 20% of activity for Spanish clients
Residence permit renewable to a 5-year cumulative cap, with a path to long-term residency
Spouse, partner, dependent children and ascendants admitted; family members have full work rights
Beckham Law's 24% flat IRNR tax regime is available to digital-nomad visa holders
Schengen mobility — visa-free travel throughout the Schengen Area while resident
Fast 10-day legal decision period at the consulate
Self-petitioned (no Spanish employer or sponsor required)

Worth Knowing

Minimum income €2,442/month (200% of Spain's 2026 SMI of €1,221)
Foreign employer must have ≥1 year of continuous activity and ≥3-month prior tie to the applicant
Self-employed applicants may direct no more than 20% of activity to Spanish clients
Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of relevant professional experience required
Apostilled criminal record certificate and Spanish-resident health insurance required
EU/EEA/Swiss nationals are non-qualifying (visa is for third-country nationals only)
Income below 200% of the Spanish SMI (currently €2,442/month) disqualifies the applicant