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Spain
Digital Nomad Visa
€2,850+
Monthly income
Monthly income
3 years
Validity of the first residence permit
Validity of the first residence permit
Schengen Area
Visa-free travel under the 90/180-day rule
Visa-free travel under the 90/180-day rule
Residence for the whole family
Including parents and grandparents
Including parents and grandparents
To live in Spain as a digital nomad, you can apply for a residence permit through a consulate or, if already in the country, via the local immigration office.
Eligibility is restricted to remote workers and freelancers earning at least €2,850 per month. While you are allowed to work for Spanish companies, this income must remain under 20% of your total revenue.
Eligibility is restricted to remote workers and freelancers earning at least €2,850 per month. While you are allowed to work for Spanish companies, this income must remain under 20% of your total revenue.
You are also required to have a rental agreement or property ownership in Spain.
The procedure takes four months or longer.
The initial permit is valid for three years, followed by a two-year extension, eventually leading to eligibility for permanent residency.
The procedure takes four months or longer.
The initial permit is valid for three years, followed by a two-year extension, eventually leading to eligibility for permanent residency.
9 benefits of Spain Digital Nomad and residence permit
- Moving to Spain
The Digital Nomad Visa is a national visa that grants the right to obtain a residence permit and relocate to the country with one’s family. Spain is a European country with developed infrastructure, a favourable climate, and picturesque landscapes. - High-quality healthcare systemSpain ranks 4th in the world for the qualifications of doctors, affordability, and medical equipment, according to WHO data. Residents receive free treatment in public hospitals if they are registered in the social security system.
- Status for the whole familyRelatives of a digital nomad may also obtain a residence permit in Spain. The applicant may include a spouse, children, parents, and grandparents in the application. Apart from spouses, all adult family members must be financially dependent on the main applicant.
- Citizenship for newborn childrenChildren of foreigners may obtain Spanish citizenship one year after being born in the country. The key condition is that the parents hold a valid residence permit and have lived in Spain for at least one year.
- Tax benefitsDigital nomads may take advantage of the “Beckham Law” and, for the first 6 years, pay income tax in Spain at the non–resident rate of 24%. This applies to income up to €600,000. For higher income, the rate increases to 47%.
- Access to European banksAccess to European banks
Foreigners with a residence permit in Spain may use local banking services: open accounts, transfer money abroad, take out loans, or apply for a mortgage. - Visa-free travel in the Schengen AreaDigital nomads with a residence permit in Spain may travel freely within the Schengen Area and stay in any country of the region for up to 90 days in any 180–day period.
- European educationResidence permit holders in Spain may enrol their children in public schools free of charge. Higher education is paid, but tuition fees in Spanish universities are lower than in many other European countries.
- Permanent residence statusAfter 5 years of living in Spain, a residence permit holder may apply for permanent residence, provided they have spent at least 183 days per year in the country.
Requirements to apply for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Over 18 years old
Not a citizen of an EU country
Has legal income from abroad
No criminal record
Has health insurance
Owns or rents property
Official marriage
Or registered partnership
Or registered partnership
Financially dependent on the applicant
Studying at university if over 18 years old
Studying at university if over 18 years old
Financially dependent on the applicant
Requirements for obtaining a Spain residence permit for digital nomads
The minimum income must be €2,850 per month. If family members are included in the application, a higher amount must be shown:
If the income is lower, the applicant may additionally show savings in a bank account. The amount must cover the shortfall for the entire duration of the residence permit, 3 years.
For example, a digital nomad earns €2,100 per month. The missing €750 is multiplied by 36 months. The applicant must then show at least €27,000 in a bank account.
- €1,070 — for a spouse or partner;
- €360 — for each additional family member.
If the income is lower, the applicant may additionally show savings in a bank account. The amount must cover the shortfall for the entire duration of the residence permit, 3 years.
For example, a digital nomad earns €2,100 per month. The missing €750 is multiplied by 36 months. The applicant must then show at least €27,000 in a bank account.
Digital nomads pay a consular fee of €80 when submitting their visa application. At this stage, they are assigned an NIE, a foreigner’s identification number. The fee for the NIE is €9.84.
In Spain, the issuance of a residence permit card requires an additional fee of €73.26 per person.
In Spain, the issuance of a residence permit card requires an additional fee of €73.26 per person.
If the applicant plans to work in Spain under an employment contract, they must arrange family medical insurance with coverage of at least €30,000 per person.
Freelancers and sole proprietors register in the social security system once they obtain a residence permit. They do not need to purchase separate insurance.
Freelancers and sole proprietors register in the social security system once they obtain a residence permit. They do not need to purchase separate insurance.
Documents must be translated into Spanish by accredited sworn translators, traductor jurado. Afterwards, they must be notarised.
To obtain a residence permit, one must register in Spain, which requires renting or purchasing property.
There are no requirements regarding the cost of the property or the rental amount.
There are no requirements regarding the cost of the property or the rental amount.
Key documents to apply
for a Spain Digital Nomad Visa
The application for a Digital Nomad Visa is submitted to the Spanish consulate in the applicant’s country of citizenship or residence. All documents must be translated into Spanish and notarised.
- Completed MI‑T application form
- CV — a résumé in free format
- Copies of family members’ passports
- Marriage and birth certificates
- Criminal record certificates covering the past 5 years
- Proof of income
- Proof of qualifications or work experience
- Health insurance with coverage of at least €30,000 per person if the applicant plans to work in
- Spain under an employment contract
- Receipt of payment of the government fee
How to obtain residence permit in Spain for digital nomads: step‑by‑step process
The lawyers check whether the applicant meets the requirements for obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa in Spain. The assessment is carried out by Compliance Department specialists who are familiar with all the details of residence permit routes for digital nomads.
The preliminary check helps identify potential issues and reduces the likelihood of a visa refusal to 1%.
The preliminary check helps identify potential issues and reduces the likelihood of a visa refusal to 1%.
The lawyers assist the client and their family in preparing the required documents and completing the Digital Nomad Visa application.
The documents are submitted to the Spanish consulate in the applicant’s country of residence.
The documents are submitted to the Spanish consulate in the applicant’s country of residence.
The Spanish consulate reviews the visa application within 15 to 45 days. The digital nomad receives a passport with a visa sticker showing the date of the visit to the immigration office.
When submitting the visa application, the applicant is assigned an NIE, a foreigner’s identification number. It is required for renting or purchasing property, opening a bank account, registering with the tax office, and signing various contracts.
When submitting the visa application, the applicant is assigned an NIE, a foreigner’s identification number. It is required for renting or purchasing property, opening a bank account, registering with the tax office, and signing various contracts.
The applicant purchases or rents residential property in Spain to register their place of residence. Passportivity’s real estate specialists help select suitable apartments or houses.
The Digital Nomad Visa is valid for one year. During this time, the holder must arrive in Spain and submit an application for a residence permit at the immigration office.
By law, the residence permit application is processed within 20 working days.
By law, the residence permit application is processed within 20 working days.
Once the application is approved, the applicant must make an appointment with the police to submit fingerprints and receive the residence card. The waiting time for an appointment may be around 30 days, and it takes the same amount of time to receive the residence cards. They are issued only in person to the digital nomad and their family members.
The first residence card is valid for 3 years. After that, it may be extended for another two years.
The foreigner must submit an application to the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration of Spain. The application is processed within 30 days.
The foreigner must submit an application to the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration of Spain. The application is processed within 30 days.
How to obtain a residence permit if a digital nomad is already in Spain
Non-residents have the option to bypass the national visa application process at a consulate. It is permissible to enter Spain using a Schengen visa, even if it was granted by a different member state. Once in the country, the digital nomad must file their residence permit request directly with the immigration authorities. Depending on the issuing country of the visa, the applicant is required to present either an entry stamp or a formal declaration of entry. The standard processing timeframe for these applications is 20 business days.
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