Digital Nomad Visa
Spain
Work remotely from Spain with a residence authorization for up to 3 years. Fast 20 business day processing, favorable tax regime and the possibility to include your family.
Who is the Digital Nomad Visa for?
Spain's digital nomad visa, created by the Ley de Startups (Law 28/2022), is a special program that allows foreign citizens to legally reside in Spain while working remotely for companies or clients outside the country.
Remote employees
Professionals with an employment contract with a company based outside Spain that allows remote work.
Freelancers and self-employed
Independent professionals who provide services to foreign clients and can work from anywhere.
Digital entrepreneurs
Business owners registered outside Spain with active income from international activities.
Key benefits
Fast processing
Residence applications made from within Spain are processed in just 20 business days — one of the fastest timelines in Europe.
Beckham tax regime
Employees can opt for a flat 24% tax rate on work income, without progressive scaling, for up to 6 years.
Family included
Spouse and minor children receive residence authorization in the same application, without needing separate family reunification.
3-year residence
The initial authorization is granted for up to 3 years, renewable. After 2 years of legal residence, Ibero-American citizens can apply for Spanish citizenship.
Accessible financial requirements
Minimum income of €2,849/month (200% of SMI). No requirement to deposit funds in a Spanish bank.
Healthcare access
With Social Security registration, self-employed and employed workers gain access to Spain's public healthcare system.
Requirements
Check the updated requirements for 2026, based on the Ley de Startups regulations and guidelines from the Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estratégicos (UGE-CE).
Minimum income
- €2,849/month (200% of the 2026 SMI) — proven through bank statements from the last 3 months
- For family: +€1,068/month for the second adult and +€356/month per child
- If income is insufficient for the family, it can be supplemented with savings: +€24,000 for the second adult and +€10,000 per child
Professional activity
- Employment contract with a company based outside Spain (signed at least 3 months prior)
- Or proof of freelance/self-employed activity with foreign clients
- The employer or freelance activity must have existed for at least 1 year
- Employer consent for remote work (if applicable)
Education and experience
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the field, or
- Degree or postgraduate diploma from a recognized institution
- Updated professional resume
Documentation
- Valid passport
- Criminal record certificate from the last 2 years (with Hague Apostille)
- Private health insurance in Spain (mandatory for employees; self-employed are covered by Social Security)
- Proof of accommodation in Spain (rental contract or property)
- All documents must be translated by a sworn translator into Spanish
Step-by-step application process
Eligibility assessment
We verify whether your professional profile, income and documentation meet the program requirements.
Document preparation
We gather contracts, bank statements, criminal records, health insurance and proof of accommodation. All documents are translated and apostilled.
Obtaining the NIE
The Número de Identificación de Extranjero is required to open a bank account, sign contracts and register with Social Security. It is issued once and is valid permanently.
Application submission
Option A: Apply for a D visa at the Spanish consulate in your country (up to 90 days processing). Option B: Enter Spain as a tourist and apply for residence authorization directly (20 business days).
Approval and TIE
Upon approval, we schedule biometrics for issuing the Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE) — your residence card valid for up to 3 years.
Settling in Spain
We assist with opening a bank account, Social Security registration and guidance on the tax regime (including the Beckham Law, if applicable).
Tax regime for digital nomads
Spain offers attractive tax conditions for digital nomads, depending on the type of activity.
Beckham Law
- Flat rate of 24% on work income
- No progressive scaling, regardless of amount
- Exemption on undeclared foreign income
- Valid for up to 6 years
General regime
- Effective tax rate from ~20% (up to €60,000/year)
- Social Security: ~€87/month in the first year (flat rate)
- Deduction of professional expenses
- Health insurance covered by Social Security
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum income required in 2026?
€2,849/month (200% of SMI), proven through bank statements from the last 3 months. For family: +€1,068 for the second adult and +€356 per child per month.
Do I need to be in Spain to apply?
No. You can apply through the Spanish consulate in your country of residence (up to 90 days processing) or enter as a tourist and apply for residence from within Spain (20 business days).
Can I bring my family?
Yes. Spouse and minor children can be included in the same application. You need to prove additional income or present equivalent savings (€24,000 per extra adult, €10,000 per child).
Do I need to open a bank account in Spain?
It's not mandatory for the visa application, but it will be necessary for daily life — signing contracts, paying taxes, Social Security registration. We assist with this process.
Can I obtain Spanish citizenship afterwards?
Yes. Ibero-American citizens (including Brazilians) can apply for Spanish nationality after just 2 years of continuous legal residence in Spain.
What is the difference between applying through the consulate or from within Spain?
Through the consulate, you obtain a D visa which is then converted into a residence authorization (up to 90 days). From within Spain, you apply directly for residence authorization with a 20 business day timeline — the fastest option.
What professions qualify?
Any remote activity — software development, design, digital marketing, consulting, writing, translation, project management, among others. The requirement is that income comes from outside Spain.
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