Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Last updated: June 2026
Spain's Digital Nomad visa (DNV) is designed for professionals who work remotely for companies or clients outside Spain.
When you apply from within Spain, a residence permit of up to 3 years is granted (or one matching your contract duration). The permit can be extended for a total of up to 5 years and can serve as a basis for permanent residency.
In addition, under certain conditions the “Beckham Law” allows a flat 24% tax rate on your income for 6 years.
Financial requirements
For example, a family of 3 (you, your spouse, and one child) needs a monthly income of at least €4,273.
These amounts refer to gross (pre-tax) income. Employees prove it with an employment contract and payslips; freelancers with client invoices.
Key eligibility conditions
- You are a citizen of a country outside the European Union
- You work remotely for a company or clients based outside Spain
- You have worked with your current employer or client for at least 3 months
- The company you work with has been operating for at least 1 year
- You hold a university degree or have at least 3 years of professional experience in your field
- You have no criminal record
Important condition: income from companies based in Spain may not exceed 20% of your total income (Ley 28/2022). The bulk of your income must come from companies and clients outside Spain.
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Required documents
- Passport (valid for at least 12 more months) and a copy
- Employment or service contract (position, duration, salary in euros, and permission to work remotely must be clearly stated)
- Document proving the company has been operating for at least 1 year: a Certificate of Good Standing or an equivalent official document (issued within the last 6 months) [2026 update]
- Diploma proving your qualification or official documents proving at least 3 years of work experience (tax or social security records)
- CV (resume) in Spanish
- Criminal record certificate from the countries where you have lived in the last 2 years, and a signed declaration that you have had no criminal record in the last 5 years
- Social security certificate (A1 form) or a declaration of commitment to register (details below, in the “Social security and health insurance” section)
- Health insurance (required only in certain cases, details in the same section)
- For freelancers: a document proving official registration in your home country [2026 update]
- Passport-size photographs
All documents must be translated into Spanish and certified with an apostille.
Applying with family members
Your spouse and children under 18 can apply together with you. If you are not officially married, an official document proving cohabitation is required.
The required minimum income grows with each family member added (the amounts are shown above).
Family members included in the application gain the right to work in Spain. This makes settling into the new life considerably easier for the whole family.
Social security and health insurance
For employees: A1 form and health insurance
For employees: if there is a social security agreement between your country and Spain, your employer can obtain an A1 form (social security certificate) for you. If no such agreement exists, the employer must register you in Spain's social security system.
Private health insurance is required only from those applying with an A1 form (social security certificate). The insurance must be valid in Spain and fully comprehensive, with no co-payments.
For freelancers: declaration and social security contributions
Freelancers do not need an A1 form. Instead, you submit a signed declaration that you will register in Spain's social security system once the permit is approved. In that case you do not need separate health insurance: social security payments give access to public healthcare.
When you register as a freelancer, the social security payment for the first year is approximately €88 per month. In some regions this amount can be refunded.
Beckham Law and tax benefits
The “Beckham Law” is a special tax regime for professionals relocating to Spain from abroad. Digital Nomad visa holders can benefit from it under certain conditions.
Tax rates and regime conditions in detail
- A flat 24% tax rate applies to annual income of up to €600,000
- Income above €600,000 is taxed at 47%
For comparison: for standard tax residents, Spanish income tax is progressive and can reach approximately 47%.
- The regime applies for a total of 6 years from the year you move to Spain (the year of relocation plus the following 5 years)
- Foreign-source income is, as a rule, not taxed in Spain (tax obligations may arise in other countries)
Where to apply from
From your country of residence (via consulate)
- Where to apply: through the Spanish mission competent for your country of residence
- What you receive: a 1-year visa first
- Processing time: a decision usually takes 1–2 months
- Next step: after moving to Spain, you formalize the residence permit
From within Spain (our recommended route)
- Where to apply: from within Spain, to the immigration unit UGE; you can apply while legally present in the country (for example, on a valid Schengen visa)
- What you receive: a 3-year residence permit directly (or one matching your contract duration)
- Processing time: usually decided within 20 working days; the faster of the two routes
- Next step: no consulate stage is needed; once the permit is approved, you formalize your TIE card in Spain
Last verified: June 2026. Application rules change from time to time; you can confirm the current situation in a free consultation.
Application process and timelines
1. Document preparation
Gathering, translating, and apostilling the documents usually takes 2–4 weeks.
2. Submitting the application
You submit the documents via one of the two routes described above: through the consulate (from your country of residence) or from within Spain (UGE).
3. Waiting for a decision
The decision time depends on your chosen route: the exact timeframes are given above, in the “Where to apply from” section.
4. Arrival in Spain
If you applied through a consulate, you must enter Spain within the visa's validity period.
5. TIE card
Within 30 days of entering the country, you must give fingerprints and apply for the TIE card.
Let's work out together, in a free consultation, which application route fits your situation.
Free consultationOfficial sources
- Spanish consulates (exteriores.gob.es): Digital Nomad visa requirements
- Ley 28/2022 (Startup Act): official text in the BOE
- UGE (inclusion.gob.es): official document list for international teleworkers
How we help
We guide the whole process step by step, from the initial assessment to receiving your TIE card in Spain: we evaluate your situation, identify the application route that fits you, and support you in preparing the documents and submitting the application.
Our service includes:
- Eligibility assessment and a written application plan
- Document preparation and coordination of translation and apostille
- Submission of the application and appointment scheduling
- Follow-up and regular updates while the decision is pending
- Support with obtaining your TIE card after arrival in Spain
We start with a free consultation: we listen to your situation and provide a written assessment. How we continue is up to you: support with document preparation only, or full end-to-end guidance. The service fee is discussed individually during the consultation.
If your application is rejected, we refund the service fee. The decision rests with the relevant consulate and state authorities: Ispanviza does not guarantee the outcome and provides information and consulting support throughout the application process.
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