Spain•EuropeDigital Nomad Visa (D8 / Telework)
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-90 days
Application Fee
180 EUR
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for remote workers employed by foreign companies. Requires minimum monthly income, university degree or 3+ years experience, and health insurance.
The Digital Nomad Visa (D8) is a relatively new Spanish visa category designed specifically for remote workers. It allows non-EU citizens to live in Spain while working for foreign companies, making it ideal for digital nomads and remote employees.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
32,200 EUR
per year
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Experience
3+ years
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity, 2 blank pages
Proof of income
Bank statements showing €2,763+/month for 3+ months
Employment contract
Remote work contract with foreign company
University degree
Bachelor's degree or certificate
OptionalProfessional experience
3+ years in current field
OptionalHealth insurance
Coverage in Spain for full year
Accommodation proof
Rental contract or lease
Criminal record
Certificate from countries lived in past 5 years
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Advantages
- Designed for remote workers
- No employer sponsorship needed
- Renewable annually
- Path to permanent residency
- Can include family members
- Lower salary requirement than most work visas
Considerations
- Income minimum €2,763/month
- Must work for foreign company only
- Cannot take local employment
- Requires health insurance
- 60-90 day processing time
Application Process
Verify eligibility
Check degree/experience and income requirements
Prepare documents
Gather proof of income, employment, insurance
Book appointment
Schedule at Spanish consulate
Submit application
In-person application with documents
Pay fee
Pay €180 visa fee
Receive visa
Visa issued in passport
Application Forms
Digital Nomad Visa Application
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