Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Find out if you qualify with guidance from our immigration experts
We help you evaluate if this residence route is the perfect fit for your professional profile. Discover the exact Spain digital nomad visa requirements for your specific case and get all your questions answered in a direct consultation with our immigration experts.
What is the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa is an official residence authorization introduced by the Spanish government to attract international talent. It provides a legal pathway for non-EU professionals to live in Spain while continuing to work remotely for employers or clients based abroad.
Whether you are a remote employee or a self-employed professional (freelancer), this permit grants you the legal right to establish your residency in Spain without needing a local employment contract.
Benefits of obtaining your Spain digital nomad visa
Apply from Spain or abroad
Depending on your situation, you can apply from a consulate or directly from within Spain.
Live and work remotely from Spain
Explore the residence, work and lifestyle benefits available to eligible digital nomads.
Streamlined residence authorization process
Certain residence authorization applications under the international mobility framework have a maximum resolution period established by law. Processing times may vary depending on the procedure and applicant's circumstances.
Potential tax benefits
Eligible applicants may be able to benefit from a special tax regime, subject to meeting the applicable requirements and completing the relevant tax procedure.
Path to Long-Term Residence
Your time in Spain may contribute toward future long-term residence or nationality requirements, depending on your personal circumstances.
Step-by-step process
Assess your situation
Find out whether this option applies to your situation.
Get your documents ready
Get advice on the documents relevant to your situation.
Submit the application
Follow the appropriate application procedure depending on whether you are in Spain or abroad.
Receive the decision
Once approved, please continue with the relevant residence permit procedures.
Please don’t hesitate to ask for more information!
Could you be eligible?
Check the main eligibility requirements, get personalized advice from an expert and take the next step in your application.
- Professional qualification: Have a qualifying university/postgraduate, vocational or business-school qualification, or demonstrate at least three years of relevant professional experience.
- Employment / professional relationship: You must be able to demonstrate an established employment or professional relationship that meets the minimum duration requirements.
- Company activity: The company or group you work with must meet the required minimum period of real and continuous activity.
- Spanish clients: (If you are self-employed / providing professional services) Eligible professionals may work with Spanish clients within the percentage allowed by the applicable rules.
- Financial means: Meet the minimum financial means required for the Digital Nomad Visa. The amount is linked to the Spanish minimum wage and may change over time.
- Criminal record certificate: Issued by the countries where you have resided during the last few years, duly apostilled or legalized and translated if applicable.
- Proof of qualification: University degree, vocational training certificate, or failing that, documentation demonstrating at least 3 years of prior experience in your sector.
Required Documents
- Valid and current passport: Complete copy of all pages.
- Official application form duly completed and signed, along with proof of payment of the corresponding fees.
- Proof of employment or professional relationship: Employment contract (employees) or commercial contract (freelancers) demonstrating a prior relationship of at least three months.
- Remote work authorization: Document issued by the company explicitly allowing you to perform your duties remotely from Spain.
- Certificate of company activity: Documentation (such as the commercial registry of the country of origin) proving that the foreign company has had at least one year of continuous activity.
- Proof of financial means: Payslips, bank statements, or financial certificates demonstrating that you meet the minimum income required by law.
- Social Security coverage: Certificate of coverage in your home country (if there is a bilateral agreement with Spain) or a formal commitment to register with the Spanish Social Security system.
- Private health insurance: Health policy contracted with an authorized entity in Spain, with full coverage and no co-payments.
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Disclaimer: The exact documents, as well as the government fees applicable to the process, depend on your specific situation (whether you are an employee or self-employed), your country of origin, whether you include family members in your application, and whether you apply from Spain or from your home country. Our team will evaluate your case and provide you with a detailed checklist indicating which documents require an apostille or sworn translation, along with the exact administrative fees you will need to pay.
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Frequently asked questions
Info general
Can I apply for the visa if I am already in Spain?
Yes. You can start the process from your home country through the Spanish consulate (to obtain a visa), or apply for the residence authorization directly if you are already legally in Spain, for example, with tourist status.
Will I automatically pay taxes as a non-resident with this visa?
It is not automatic. You have the option to apply for a special tax regime (which offers a flat tax rate instead of a progressive tax), but it requires initiating a different procedure with the Tax Agency. This must be done within six months of obtaining your residence permit. Our team can also manage this procedure for you.
Can I work for Spanish clients if I am self-employed (freelancer)?
Yes, the visa allows self-employed workers to apply. However, if you provide services to companies or clients located in Spain, the income from these cannot exceed the limit established by regulations (currently 20% of your total professional activity).
What are my options if I do not meet all the requirements?
If upon reviewing your profile we find that you do not qualify for the Digital Nomad Visa, we will evaluate other immigration alternatives. Spain has different pathways, such as the Non-Lucrative Residence or the study visa, which might better suit your current situation.
Process
How do we work?
- One of our experts will contact you quickly to start analysing your case in depth and tell you the best process to follow, step by step.
- You will know what documentation you need to provide and you will also be able to contact us to resolve any doubts you may have.
- We will start the procedure immediately and inform you of how it is going, keeping you informed of any notifications.
What documentation do I need?
The documentation to be provided varies from case to case.
When you sign up for one of the plans, we will analyse your case and contact you to tell you the exact documentation you need to provide.
Payment
What is the price and method of payment?
The prices you see in our prices section are the final prices (+ 21% VAT).
Payments must be made by debit or credit card.
Can I ask for my money back?
Yes, you can request cancellation of the service as long as your personal advisor has NOT started to manage your documentation to initiate the procedure.
The money will be refunded to your card in less than 14 days. See our Commercial Conditions.
Our team
How do I contact my manager?
Is there any other way to contact Entre Trámites?
We want to listen to you and know what your doubts are or what you need in relation to our services. You can count on the advice of our experts to clarify all your doubts.
Write to us at [email protected] and we will contact you as soon as possible or, if you prefer, call us.
