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Spain Digital Nomad Visa — Digital Nomad Visa

🛂 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 $3,080/month ($36,960/year)
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:

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