Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Whether you freelance or work for a company abroad, Spain’s international teleworking visa lets you live in the sunshine while earning from anywhere. Migrate Way takes you from the first income check to the day your residence card is in your hand.
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Live in Spain. Keep Your Remote Career.
Officially known as the international teleworking visa, this permit lets non-EU remote workers and freelancers settle in Spain while working for employers or clients based outside the country. It was created under Spain’s Startup Act and is one of Europe’s most popular routes for location-independent professionals.
If you have a solid professional background, a steady foreign income and a wish to build a long-term life in Spain, this visa is worth a serious look.
Why Choose the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
A rare mix of legal residency, tax planning options and a realistic road to permanent status.
Multi-Year Residency
Authorisations can run for up to three years depending on how you apply, and they can be renewed in two-year steps.
Beckham Law Option
Eligible applicants may opt into a flat 24% rate on Spanish-source income up to β¬600,000. It suits some work structures better than others, so planning matters.
Schengen Mobility
Your residence permit lets you travel to other Schengen countries for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Family Inclusion
Your spouse or partner and dependent children can usually be included in the same application, with extra income shown for each.
Path to Permanent Residency
Years of legal residence in Spain count toward permanent residency, and in time toward citizenship.
Lifestyle You Will Love
From Barcelona and Madrid to Valencia, MΓ‘laga and the islands, enjoy great weather, food and fast-growing remote-work communities.
Do You Qualify? Key Requirements
The Spanish authorities look closely at your profile, your employer or clients and your financial stability. Here is what they typically expect.
Professional Qualifications
A recognised university degree, vocational qualification or around three years of relevant professional experience in your field.
Stable Monthly Income
Earnings of at least 200% of Spain’s minimum wage. For 2026 that is roughly β¬2,850 per month for a single applicant.
Foreign Employer or Clients
Evidence that your work is done for companies or clients located outside Spain, backed by contracts or agreements.
Limit on Spanish Income
Freelancers can earn only a small share, generally up to 20%, of their professional income from Spanish clients.
Health Insurance
Full health cover valid in Spain, usually with no co-payments or deductibles, for you and any family members applying with you.
Clean Record and Valid Passport
A valid passport and an apostilled criminal record certificate from your home country and other places you recently lived.
How Much Do You Need to Earn?
Spain ties the income test to its national minimum wage, which was raised for 2026. The main applicant needs to show 200% of that wage, which works out to roughly β¬2,849 to β¬2,850 gross per month, or about β¬34,200 per year.
- Single applicant: about β¬2,850 per month
- Spouse or partner: an extra 75% of the minimum wage
- Each child: an extra 25% of the minimum wage
Figures change whenever the minimum wage is updated, so we always confirm the current numbers for your exact family size before you apply.
How It Works
You can apply from your home country or, in many cases, from inside Spain. Either way, we guide you through five clear stages.
Income and Profile Audit
We review your contracts, qualifications and income history against the current 2026 thresholds, so you know where you stand before spending a cent on fees.
Document Compilation
We help you collect and apostille your criminal record, employer letters, qualifications and health insurance, and arrange translations where required.
Application Filing
Your application is filed either at a Spanish consulate in your country of residence, or online with Spain’s Large Companies and Strategic Collectives Unit (UGE) if you are already in Spain. Decisions often arrive in around 20 working days.
Residence Card Appointment
Once approved, we help schedule your fingerprint appointment so you can receive your physical foreigner identity card (TIE).
Tax and Residency Setup
We point you toward qualified advisers for your tax registration, Beckham Law decision and social security, so your new life in Spain is compliant from day one.
What We Handle for You
Spanish immigration paperwork is detailed and unforgiving. We take the guesswork out of it.
Eligibility Assessment
An honest view of your chances, based on your income, qualifications and work setup.
Tailored Document Checklist
A clear list built around your situation and your chosen application route.
Apostille and Translation Guidance
Help with which documents need legalising and translating, and the order to do it in.
Insurance Guidance
Advice on choosing a health policy that meets the strict no co-payment standard.
Pre-Submission Review
A final check of your full file to catch the errors that cause delays or refusals.
Post-Approval Support
Step-by-step help with your TIE card and early settling-in tasks in Spain.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most about the Spain digital nomad visa.
Can I bring my parents on the Spain digital nomad visa?
Dependent family members, which can include parents who rely on you financially, may be able to join you. Each person adds to the income you must show and must meet the dependency rules, so we assess your family situation case by case.
What if I do not have a university degree?
A degree is not the only way in. You can generally qualify with a recognised vocational qualification or with roughly three years of relevant professional experience, as long as you can document it.
Is it better to apply from my home country or from Spain?
Both routes exist. Applying from inside Spain can be faster and may lead to a longer initial permit, but you must already be legally in the country. Applying at a consulate abroad suits people who have not yet moved. We help you choose the better route for your timeline.
Can I work for Spanish clients?
Only to a limited extent. Freelancers can generally earn up to 20% of their professional income from Spanish sources. The rest must come from clients or employers outside Spain.
Can freelancers use the Beckham Law?
The 24% Beckham Law regime is mostly aimed at employees, and many self-employed freelancers do not qualify. Because the rules are technical and not automatic, we recommend a consultation with a Spanish tax adviser before deciding.
How long does processing take?
Applications handled by the UGE are often decided within about 20 working days, while consulate timelines vary. We give you a realistic estimate once we know where you will apply.
Do you guarantee approval?
No one can. The final decision always rests with the Spanish authorities. What we do is make sure your application is complete, accurate and well presented, which gives you the strongest possible chance.
Ready to Start Your Spanish Chapter?
Tell us about your work and your plans, and we will let you know whether the digital nomad visa is right for you and what your next steps should be.