Digital Nomad Visa Spain

This digital nomad visa allows remote workers, whether independent or under an employment contract, to work from Spain to entities with domicile or head offices located outside the national territory without needing another kind of visa.
In situations of employment contract, the digital nomad visa application must be accompanied by documents proving fiscal residence and average monthly income in the last three months of a minimum value equivalent to four guaranteed minimum monthly remunerations - €2520 (minimum monthly income 1260x2) and by one of the following documents:

The employment contract;

Statement from the employer proving the employment relationship.

To apply for a digital nomad visa in Spain, you need to gather the necessary documentation, which includes proof of employment or freelance work for companies outside Spain, evidence of sufficient income, health insurance, and a clean criminal record. Submit your application at the nearest Spanish consulate or embassy or through Spain's immigration offices if you're already in the country. After your application is reviewed and approved, you'll be granted the visa, allowing you to live and work remotely in Spain for up to one year, with the possibility of renewal.

In the case of self-employment, the application must be accompanied by documents proving tax residence and average monthly income in the last three months of a minimum value equivalent to four guaranteed minimum monthly remunerations - €2520 (minimum monthly income 1260x2) and by one of the following documents:

• Memorandum of association;
• Service provision contract or proposal of service provision contract;
• Document demonstrating the services provided to one or more entities.

In addition to creating the visas, including the digital nomad visa mentioned above, the visa process in other situations was simplified.

To qualify, applicants must show proof of earning at least €2,650 per month (approximately €31,800 per year), which is about 200% of the monthly Spanish national minimum wage​.

Digital nomads in Spain are subject to a 24% tax rate on their income up to €600,000 during the first four years. Any income above this threshold is taxed at 48%. Spain has double taxation agreements with 90 countries, meaning if you’re already taxed on your foreign income in your home country, you won’t be taxed again on the same income in Spain.

Applicants must submit the following:

• A valid passport
• Criminal record certificate for the past two years
• Proof of residence in the consular district
• Health insurance coverage in Spain
• Proof of employment or self-employment for at least three months before applying
• Proof of financial means meeting the minimum income requirement.

Yes, you can bring family members, but you will need to prove additional financial means. For the first family member, you must show 75% of the Spanish minimum wage, and for each additional applicant, an extra 25%​.

Yes, but work for a Spanish company cannot constitute more than 20% of your total income​

Yes, applicants must provide proof of health insurance covering all risks insured by Spain's public health system

Yes, holders of the Digital Nomad Visa can travel freely across EU countries.