🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇪🇸 Spain
Visa Name
Digital Nomad Visa
Local Name
Visado para Teletrabajadores Internacionales
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Max Duration
60 months
Income Requirement
EUR 2,849/mo
(~$3,080 USD)
· EUR 34,188/yr
Application Fee
$97
Tax Status
Special rate
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Extra Income per Dependent
$1,145/mo
Dependent Fee
$97
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Special rate
Tax Rate
24.0%
Tax Regime
Beckham Law (IRNR)
Regime Duration
6 years
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
🏠 LONG-TERM PATH
Leads to Residency
Yes
Years to Residency
5 years
Leads to Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
10 years
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
embassy, in country
Processing Time
15–45 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Schengen Access
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Part of Spain's Startup Act (Ley 28/2022). Income tied to 200% of Spain's SMI which increased 3.1% in Feb 2026. Beckham Law allows 24% flat tax on employment income up to EUR 600,000/year for 6 years; must apply within 6 months of arrival. University degree or 3 years professional experience required. Employer must have been active for at least 1 year. Can apply in-country for up to 3 years directly. Must spend at least 6 months per year in Spain for renewal.
🏠 ALSO IN SPAIN
Spain also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Spain Non-Lucrative Visa (retirement)
- Spain Entrepreneur Visa (startup)
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