Digital Nomad Visa Spain : Work remotely, live fully

Your laptop is your office, your ideas are your business — and now Spain can be your home.

This visa gives you legal clarity to work remotely while soaking up everything Spain has to offer: bustling cities, Mediterranean beaches, and a culture that celebrates life.

The Digital Nomad Visa Spain was created for remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs whose income comes from outside Spain.

It opens a clear legal pathway to live in Spain while continuing your career abroad, blending professional freedom with an unmatched quality of life.

Whether you want to base yourself in Barcelona’s buzzing tech hubs, work from a seaside coworking space in the Canary Islands, or slow down in a small Andalusian town, this visa gives you the foundation to make it happen — securely, legally, and without the stress of guesswork.

Spain’s Startup Act, introduced in 2025, was designed to attract global talent and innovation. The Digital Nomad Visa isn’t just about remote work; it’s part of a bigger movement to create vibrant, connected communities of skilled professionals from around the world. It offers residency for up to five years, favourable tax rates, and the ability to bring your family with you.

With the right preparation — and precise sworn translations of your key documents — your Spanish chapter can begin smoothly.

Make Spain your base, not just a destination.

Spain Digital Nomad Visa: Who it’s for

Remote work isn’t about where you sit — it’s about what you create.
This visa is for people who want to work globally while living locally, building a career and a lifestyle in harmony.

The Spain Digital Nomad Visa is ideal for:

It’s also a family-friendly visa. Your spouse, children, and dependent relatives can often apply to join you under a single application, creating a smooth relocation pathway for everyone.

Many applicants see this visa as the first step in a long-term life plan: a chance to try living in Spain without fully committing right away. After five years of successful renewals, you may qualify for permanent residency — and, eventually, Spanish citizenship after ten years.

Key benefits of the Digital Nomad Visa Spain:

Legal residence while continuing to work for international companies or clients.
Travel freedom within the Schengen Area — explore Europe while keeping Spain as your home base
An initial visa of 12 months, renewable for up to five years with the right documentation
Eligibility for Spain’s special tax regime (known as the Beckham Law), which offers a flat tax rate of 24% on qualifying foreign income up to €600,000 annually
Access to Spain’s renowned public and private healthcare systems
A pathway to permanent residency after five years and citizenship after ten years

Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa is more than a work permit. It’s a lifestyle upgrade — a chance to integrate your career into a country known for its vibrant culture, welcoming communities, and exceptional quality of life.

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Digital Nomad Visa Spain Requirements

The only thing standing between you and a new life in Spain is preparation. We help you understand the process and prepare sworn translations that meet every official requirement.

To apply, you must meet several Digital Nomad Visa Spain requirements.

These fall into three main categories:

1. Proof of remote work and income

A work contract or client agreements showing you work exclusively for companies or clients outside Spain.
For employees: confirmation that your employer allows remote work and that the company has been operational for at least one year.
For freelancers: at least one active client relationship for the past three months.

A minimum monthly income of approximately €2,760 for the primary applicant.

Additional amounts for family members: +€888 for a spouse and +€296 per child or dependent.

2. Personal documentation

Valid passport covering the full visa period.
Clean criminal record from your home country and any country where you’ve lived in the past five years. This must be issued within the last six months and accompanied by a sworn translation into Spanish.
Proof of accommodation in Spain — such as a rental contract, hotel booking, or property deed.
Private health insurance with coverage equivalent to Spain’s public healthcare system.

3. Administrative steps

Completed national visa application form (Modelo 790).
Passport-sized photos meeting Spanish biometric requirements.
Payment of the government application fee.
Sworn translations for all foreign-issued documents, ensuring full legal validity.

Why sworn translations matter:

Spanish authorities require complete accuracy in every detail — even a small error can delay or invalidate your application.

By using officially appointed sworn translators, you ensure your documents are ready to be accepted without questions or corrections.

Different visas for different journeys.

How to apply successfully

Step-by-step application process:

Document preparation
Gather all required documents and complete sworn translations. This stage typically takes 2–4 weeks, depending on how quickly your documents are issued.
Submission of application
Apply at your nearest Spanish consulate abroad or, if you are already in Spain legally, through Spain’s Large Companies and Strategic Collectives Unit (UGE-CE).
Approval period
Most applications are processed within 20–45 business days.
Submitting complete, well-prepared documents — especially translations — significantly speeds up approval.
Travel and registration

Enter Spain within the visa’s validity window.
Register your address at your local town hall (empadronamiento).
Apply for your TIE (Foreigner Identity Card) within 30 days of arrival.

Tips for a smooth experience:

Start early: aim to apply three months before your intended move.
Make sworn translations your first priority — they are the number one source of delays for applicants.
Keep both digital and physical copies of every document you submit.
Consider secondary cities like Valencia, Málaga, and Las Palmas, which combine lower living costs with thriving expat and nomad communities.
Track your days in Spain carefully: staying more than 183 days makes you a tax resident, which could be beneficial if you qualify for the Beckham Law regime.