Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Spain's Telework Visa admits non-EU remote employees and freelancers earning roughly 200% of minimum wage, with a fast in-country 3-year permit and the 24% Beckham tax option.
Applying from inside Spain grants a three-year authorization in about 20 working days; the consular route abroad grants only one year. The income figure tracks the annually adjusted minimum wage, so confirm the live threshold at filing. Officially it is the International Teleworking Visa, though most people know it as the Spain telework visa. [Source: Spain Ministry of Foreign Affairs (consular) ↗]
Updated: The income floor rose with the 2026 minimum wage; the official consular page can lag the current figure.
Key requirements
- Remote income ~200% of minimum wage from outside Spain
- Freelancers: max 20% of income from Spanish clients
- Full private health insurance authorized in Spain
- Clean criminal record
How to apply, step by step
- 1Choose your route: apply from inside Spain for a three-year permit (decided in about 20 working days), or at a consulate abroad for a one-year visa.
- 2Get your home-country criminal-record check apostilled, then translated by a sworn Spanish translator (traductor jurado).
- 3Gather proof of ~€2,850/month remote income over recent months, your company or client contracts, and full private health insurance authorized in Spain.
- 4Submit the application: online to the UGE if you are in Spain, or at the consulate if you are abroad.
- 5Once approved, get your NIE, and after arriving, your TIE residence card.
Before you apply
Spain requires private health insurance for the application. A nomad policy (like SafetyWing or Genki) meets the requirement and covers you abroad.
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How much income do you need for the Spain digital nomad visa?
You need about ≈€2,850/month (200% of minimum wage), shown from income earned outside Spain.
Who can apply for the Spain nomad visa?
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. It's for people working remotely (employed, freelance, business) for clients or employers outside Spain. Family can be included (+75% of minimum wage for the first family member, +25% each additional).
How long is the Spain nomad visa valid?
It's granted for 12 months, renewable up to 5 years total. Processing typically takes ~20 working days (in-country route); 1–3 months at a consulate.
Do you pay tax in Spain as a digital nomad?
The 'Beckham Law' offers a flat 24% tax on Spanish-source income for up to six years (favors employees over freelancers).
Do you need health insurance for the Spain nomad visa?
Yes. Spain requires private health insurance covering your stay. Nomad policies like SafetyWing or Genki are built for this.
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Visa rules and income thresholds change and can vary by consulate. Confirm the current requirements with Spain Ministry of Foreign Affairs (consular) before applying. This page is general information, not legal advice.