Spain Digital Nomad Visa (2025) – Complete Guide + Full Service Offering
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa offers a legal and attractive solution for professionals, freelancers, and remote employees who want to live in Spain while working for international (non-Spanish) companies.
📍 Overview
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa offers a legal and attractive solution for professionals, freelancers, and remote employees who want to live in Spain while working for international (non-Spanish) companies. It enables long-term stay, legal work, and potential permanent residency — all without opening a company or switching jobs.
✅ Who Qualifies?
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens Working remotely for a non-Spanish company or clients Minimum income: €2,646/month (200% of Spain’s minimum wage in 2025) Must meet one of these: Hold a university degree, OR Prove 3+ years of professional experience in the relevant field Clean criminal record (past 5 years) Valid private health insurance in Spain
🛫 Two Application Routes
🅰️ Apply from Inside Spain (On a Tourist or Schengen Visa)
Ideal for people already in Spain legally — e.g., as a tourist or on a short-term visa. 📍 Steps: Enter Spain legally (Schengen visa, visa-free passport, etc.) Collect and translate required documents Submit application through Spain’s startup visa platform (UGE – Unidad de Grandes Empresas) Wait for approval (approx. 20 business days) Register local address (Empadronamiento) Apply for TIE residence card at police immigration office
🅱️ Apply from Outside Spain (Your Country of Residence or Citizenship)
Recommended for those not in Spain. You apply via the Spanish consulate in your country of legal residence. ✅ Important Note: You do not have to apply from your country of citizenship, but you must have legal residence in the country where you apply. For example: If you hold an Iranian passport but live in the UAE, you can apply in the UAE if you have a valid UAE residence permit. 📍 Steps: Book appointment with the Spanish consulate Collect and legalize/translate documents Submit visa application Wait 30–45 days for approval Upon approval, receive 1-year visa and travel to Spain Register local address + apply for TIE card
📄 Complete Document Checklist (2025)
💼 Employment & Financial Proof:
Remote work contract with a non-Spanish employer OR freelance agreements with international clients Employer letter confirming your remote work status Invoices or payslips (3–6 months) Bank statements (3–6 months) Proof of income: €2,646/month for main applicant +€875/month for spouse +€292/month per child
🛡️ Insurance & Legal:
Criminal background check (covering the past 5 years) ➤ Must be recent (within 90 days), apostilled, and officially translated Declaration of no criminal record in Spain Private health insurance with no co-payment clause Proof of address in Spain (rental contract, hotel booking, letter of accommodation)
👪 Family Members – 💰 Tax Benefits
👪 Family Members – Spouse & Children
You may include your spouse, registered partner, and dependent children. Required: Passports for each family member Marriage or civil partnership certificate (apostilled + translated) Birth certificates for children Criminal record checks (for adults) Private health insurance for each family member Proof of additional income (as listed above)
⏱️ Processing Timelines
Application Route
Estimated Time
From inside Spain (UGE)
20 business days
From outside Spain (Consulate)
30–45 calendar days
📦 Premium Service Package Includes:
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✅ Initial eligibility assessment (free or paid)
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✅ Personalized visa strategy (Spain vs other EU options)
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✅ Document checklist tailored to client profile
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✅ Translation services (official sworn translators)
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✅ Apostille/legalization management
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✅ Remote work contract review or drafting (to fit Spanish visa standards)
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✅ Employer letters & declarations (official templates + formatting)
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✅ Online application submission via UGE (if client is in Spain)
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✅ Consulate appointment booking & file preparation
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✅ Private health insurance policy selection and activation
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✅ Accommodation assistance (temporary housing, address proof)
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✅ Empadronamiento registration support
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✅ TIE (Foreigner ID) appointment & assistance
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✅ Family member visa handling (documents, translations, submission)
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✅ Ongoing support until residency card is issued
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✅ Tax residency setup & Beckham Law registration
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✅ NIE number application (Tax ID in Spain)
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✅ Spanish bank account setup
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✅ Local SIM, public transport registration, and life setup
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✅ Renewal and extension support
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✅ Optional add-on: Relocation to another EU country after Spain
🎯 Final Outcome:
Legal residence in Spain (initial 1–3 years, renewable up to 5)
Travel freely in the Schengen zone
Access to Spanish systems (healthcare, education, banking)
Eligibility for permanent residency after 5 years
Opportunity to bring family under same process
Full legal protection and income declaration pathway
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is a legal visa allowing non-EU/EEA/Swiss remote workers, freelancers, and professionals to live and work legally in Spain while employed by non-Spanish companies.
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who work remotely for non-Spanish companies, earn at least €2,646/month, have a university degree or 3+ years of relevant professional experience, hold private health insurance in Spain, and have a clean criminal record.
Apply from inside Spain if you are legally present (tourist or Schengen visa).
Apply from outside Spain via the Spanish consulate in your country of legal residence.
Yes. You don’t need to apply from your country of citizenship but must have legal residence in the country where you apply.
Around 20 business days if applying from inside Spain and 30–45 calendar days via consulate from outside Spain.
Documents must be in Spanish, officially translated, and apostilled/legalized. Key documents include passport, application form, proof of legal entry, remote work contract, proof of income, criminal background check, health insurance, and proof of address.
Yes. You can include your spouse, registered partner, and dependent children. Additional documents such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, and criminal checks for adults are required.
Eligible digital nomads can apply for the Beckham Law, offering a flat 24% income tax on Spanish income up to €600,000/year, exemption on foreign income if structured correctly, valid for six consecutive years.
