Digital Nomad Visa
The digital nomad visa is a way to live legally in Spain while working remotely for a foreign company or as a freelancer, provided your main business activity takes place outside Spain.
Foreign nationals who are not citizens of an EU member state and work remotely for a company based outside Spain may qualify for this type of residence permit.
This residence permit is designed for foreigners who work remotely using a computer, aren't tied to a fixed workplace, but want to live in Spain.
You'll need to prove professional qualifications or at least three years of work experience — a degree, along with evidence that you can carry out your job remotely for a company registered outside Spain that has been operating for at least one year, plus proof of your own activity over the last three months. Freelancers who work regularly with foreign companies can also qualify for this permit.
When applying for residency from within Spain, the applicant and their family members (spouse, minor children, dependent children over 18, and dependent relatives in the direct ascending line) can obtain a stay permit valid for three years with the right to work. It can later be renewed for another two years, after which permanent residency becomes available.
You'll need to prove professional qualifications or at least three years of work experience — a degree, along with evidence that you can carry out your job remotely for a company registered outside Spain that has been operating for at least one year, plus proof of your own activity over the last three months. Freelancers who work regularly with foreign companies can also qualify for this permit.
When applying for residency from within Spain, the applicant and their family members (spouse, minor children, dependent children over 18, and dependent relatives in the direct ascending line) can obtain a stay permit valid for three years with the right to work. It can later be renewed for another two years, after which permanent residency becomes available.
*SMI The minimum interprofessional wage for 2026 is set at €1,424.5 per month (12 payments a year)
The applicant must prove they have enough monthly income to support themselves and their family members, according to the following amounts:
- for the applicant — 200% of the minimum interprofessional wage (SMI*) per month.
- For families of two, including the applicant and a dependent, add 75% of the SMI, and a further 25% of the SMI for each additional family member beyond those two.
These amounts can be proven through, among other things, an employment contract, payslips, issued invoices, an employer's certificate, and the applicant's bank statements for the last three months, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Will I need to pay taxes in Spain?
Yes, digital nomads are tax residents, but employees may be eligible for a special tax regime (the Beckham Law), under which the tax rate can be reduced to 24% on the first €600,000 of income for 6 years. Under the standard regime, a progressive tax scale applies.
01 - Can a digital nomad travel within or outside the Schengen area?Yes, with a residence card you can travel freely within the Schengen countries and leave Spain without breaching residency rules — for up to 6 months a year.
However, keep in mind the time limits that apply for obtaining permanent residency and citizenship.02 - Can a freelancer who isn't officially registered, or who provides services to individuals, obtain this permit?Unfortunately, no — Law 14/2013 doesn't provide for that. In addition, the freelancer must be registered as self-employed in Spain.03
- How do I apply?We file the application for you remotely and support you through the whole process until you receive your residence card.04