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Spain Digital Nomad Visa Requirements in 2026

Spain's Digital Nomad Visa lets remote employees and freelancers live in Spain while working for companies outside it. The requirements are short. Income and a degree-or-experience rule do most of the work.

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The short version: earn at least EUR 34,188/yr (≈ $37,504/yr) from remote work for non-Spanish clients or employers, show a degree or 3 years of experience, and apply at a Spanish consulate. The government fee is $80, processing is recorded at 1–2 months, and the visa runs for up to 3 years.

The requirements

  • Remote work for non-Spanish companies. The visa is for people who work remotely for employers or clients abroad, either as employees or freelancers.
  • Income of EUR 34,188/yr (≈ $37,504/yr). The floor is derived from the Royal Decree on the BOE. It is an income test, not a savings test.
  • A degree or 3 years of experience. The consulate page accepts an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or at least 3 years of work experience in your current field. You need one of the two, not both.
  • No job offer and no language test. Neither is part of the eligibility rules we record.
  • Apostilled paperwork. The criminal record certificate must carry the Hague Apostille, and the consulate asks for it from every country you have lived in during the past 2 years.

Check the figure on the day you apply

Spain ties the income floor to its minimum wage, so the number can change. Read the consulate page linked above, and use the figure it shows if it differs from the one here.

Cost and timing

The government fee is $80. Translations, apostilles, insurance and the NIE add to that: Transita's document checklist puts the extras at roughly $600 to $1,400, depending on how many certificates you need. Plan 6 to 10 weeks before your intended arrival, since the checklist lists the criminal record certificate at 4 to 6 weeks on its own.

After approval: stay and residence

The visa is granted for up to 3 years. Time on it counts toward permanent residence: yes, about 5 years.

The tax question

Tax residence follows day counts and ties, not the visa. Spain's special flat-rate regime for new residents is the draw for many nomads, but it has conditions of its own. Our guide on digital nomad visas and tax residency covers where the line sits. This is general information, not tax advice.

How it compares

If Spain's income floor is out of reach, see the easiest digital nomad visas to get. For the full route page with documents and dates, open the Spain Digital Nomad Visa page.

Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements for Spain's digital nomad visa?

You work remotely for companies outside Spain, earn at least EUR 34,188/yr (≈ $37,504/yr), and hold either a degree or about 3 years of experience in your field. No job offer and no language test are required. The government fee is $80.

How much do you need to earn for the Spain digital nomad visa?

The floor in Transita's catalogue is EUR 34,188/yr (≈ $37,504/yr), derived from the figure in Spain's Royal Decree on the BOE. Check the current figure on the consulate page before you apply, because it moves with Spain's minimum wage.

Do you need a degree for the Spain digital nomad visa?

No, but you need one or the other. The consulate page accepts an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or at least 3 years of work experience in your current field.

How long does the Spain digital nomad visa take?

Transita records 1–2 months. Consulates differ, so start the apostilled documents early: the criminal record certificate is usually the slowest piece.

How long can you stay in Spain on the digital nomad visa?

Up to 3 years. The route counts toward permanent residence: yes, about 5 years.

Is there a special tax rate for digital nomads in Spain?

Spain offers a 24% flat rate on Spanish-source income up to 600,000 euros for up to 6 years to qualifying new residents, often called the Beckham-style regime. It has its own conditions, so confirm with the Spanish tax agency or an adviser before relying on it.

More guides

Checked on: the visa figures cited in this guide come from the Transita visa database, whose entries were last reviewed on 14 September 2026.

official sources: Ley de Startups (Art. 74-78) · exteriores.gob.es

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