Spain•Europe10-20 days
169.34 EUR
1 year
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Not Required
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Spain residence permit for non-EU remote workers earning at least €2,442/month from a foreign employer, valid 1 year initially with a path to 5-year residency.
Spain's Digital Nomad Visa, created by Ley 28/2022 (Startup Law) amending Ley 14/2013, lets non-EU nationals live in Spain while teleworking for non-Spanish companies. Applicants need a university degree or 3+ years' relevant experience, a 3-month prior tie to the foreign employer, and income of at least €2,442/month (200% of Spain's 2026 SMI of €1,221).
The consular visa lasts 1 year; holders can then switch to a residence permit valid up to 3 years, renewable to a 5-year cap via UGECE. The consular fee is €80; the inland Tasa 052 is €73.26 plus €16.08 for the TIE card. Legal decision takes 10 days. Up to 20% of work may be for Spanish clients, family joins with full work rights, and the Beckham 24% IRNR regime applies.
This visa is ideal for non-EU remote workers earning above €2,442/month from a foreign employer who want to settle in Spain with their family and a clear path to long-term residency.
Consular Visa Fee (applying from abroad) | 80 EUR |
Administrative Authorization Fee (applying from within Spain) | 73.26 EUR |
TIE Card Fee | 16.08 EUR |
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
Must be a non-EU/EEA citizen.
Must work remotely for a company or clients based outside of Spain.
Must prove a professional relationship with the foreign company/clients for at least 3 months prior to application.
The foreign company must have been in operation for at least 1 year.
Must meet the minimum income requirement (currently 200% of the Spanish minimum wage, approximately €2,849/month).
Must hold a university degree or have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Must have private health insurance valid in Spain and a clean criminal record.
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
3+ years
Min. Income
29,304 EUR/yr
Completed visa application form (Form MI-T).
Valid passport.
Proof of remote work (employment contract or client contracts).
Letter from the company authorizing remote work and confirming salary.
Proof of company's existence (incorporation documents).
Proof of income (bank statements, pay slips, or invoices).
Proof of professional qualifications (degree or CV).
Criminal record certificate (apostilled/legalized).
Private health insurance policy.
| Digital Nomad Visa Application | — |
| Application Steps | Verify eligibility: Check degree/experience and income requirements; Prepare documents: Gather proof… | exteriores.gob.es |
| Application Steps · 4 | Pay fee: Pay applicable consular visa fee (EUR 80 or local currency equivalent, varies by consulate/… | exteriores.gob.es |
| Dependent Visa | Dependents allowed | exteriores.gob.es |
| Fee Breakdown | Consular Visa Fee (applying from abroad): 80 EUR; Administrative Authorization Fee (applying from wi… | exteriores.gob.es |
| Fees | EUR 73.26 (administrative authorization fee) + EUR 16.08 (TIE card) if applying from within Spain, o… | exteriores.gob.es |
| Forms | Digital Nomad Visa Application | exteriores.gob.es |
| Included Nationalities | — | exteriores.gob.es |
| Job Offer Required | false | exteriores.gob.es |
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