The family threshold increases for dependants.
SPAIN · DIGITAL NOMAD
Spain Digital Nomad
for remote professionals
A visa and residence route for non-EU nationals working remotely for a foreign employer or clients.
Information reviewed and updated in August 2026.
Or residence authorisation up to 3 years when applying legally from Spain.
Employees work for foreign companies; self-employed applicants may have up to 20% Spanish activity.
WHO IT SUITS
For professionals with documented remote work
The route may suit employees, freelancers and entrepreneurs who can continue their work remotely after moving to Spain.
- The company or professional activity has existed for at least one year
- The employment or client relationship has lasted at least three months
- A recognised degree or at least three years of relevant experience
- Permission to work remotely from Spain
CORE REQUIREMENTS
What you need to demonstrate
The precise checklist depends on the place of filing, employment status and social-security rules.
Professional relationship
Contracts, client agreements and written permission to work remotely from Spain.
Financial means
At least 200% of the current Spanish minimum wage for the main applicant, plus family amounts.
Qualifications
A recognised degree or at least three years of relevant professional experience.
Insurance and good standing
Health cover, criminal record documents, passport and social-security compliance.
DOCUMENTS
Typical application structure
Foreign documents commonly require apostille or legalisation and an official Spanish translation.
01
Application, passport, photograph and proof of lawful residence in the country of filing
02
Employment contract or client agreements and remote-work permission
03
Evidence that the foreign company has operated for at least one year
04
Income evidence and bank statements
05
Degree or proof of professional experience
06
Health insurance or applicable social-security coverage
07
Criminal record and medical documents where requested
08
Apostille, legalisation and official translations
HOW THE PROCESS WORKS
From case review to residence
INITIAL REVIEW
Assess the core case
Citizenship, work model, relationship history, income, family and place of filing.
STRATEGY
Choose the route
Consular visa or residence authorisation while legally in Spain.
PREPARATION
Build the evidence
Review contracts, company letters, income, qualifications, insurance and translations.
FILING
Support the next steps
Prepare for filing, possible requests and post-approval formalities.
IMPORTANT
Income is only one part of the assessment
Authorities assess the foreign company, the duration of the relationship, remote-work permission and consistency of the application.
Social-security and tax treatment should be reviewed separately before relocation.
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Official sources
BOE — Law 14/2013Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs — digital nomad visaBOE — Spanish minimum wage for 2026
This material is for general information only. Requirements must be rechecked before filing, and the final decision is made by the competent authority.