Digital Nomad Visa for Spain

Work Remotely – Live Legally in Spain

Spain now welcomes international remote workers and freelancers through its Digital Nomad Visa — allowing you to legally live and work in Spain while earning income from outside the country.

    What Is the Digital Nomad Visa?

    The Digital Nomad Visa is part of Spain's Startup Law (Ley de Startups) designed to attract international talent.
    It allows non-EU nationals to live in Spain while working remotely for foreign companies or running online businesses.

    - Valid for: 1 year (visa), extendable to 3 years (residency card)
    - Leads to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous legal stay

    Who Can Apply?

    You are eligible if you:

    • Are a non-EU/EEA national

    • Work remotely for a company or clients outside Spain

    • Earn at least 200% of Spain's minimum wage (~€2,600/month)

    • Have at least 3 months of work history with your employer or clients

    • Hold a university degree or have 3+ years of relevant experience

    • Have clean criminal records

    • Hold private health insurance valid in Spain

    Required Documents

    To apply, you’ll need:

    • Valid passport

    • Proof of remote employment or freelance contracts

    • Proof of income (bank statements, invoices, tax returns)

    • Degree certificate or experience proof

    • Criminal background check (apostilled)

    • Spanish address or intent to settle

    • Private health insurance

    • Application forms (EX-01 or EX-07 depending on application route)

    Visa & Residency Duration

    • Visa: 1 year (issued abroad)

    • Residency Permit: 3 years (can be extended to 2 more years)

    • Eligible for Permanent Residency after 5 years

    • Can lead to Citizenship after 10 years (with some exceptions)

    What Is the Digital Nomad Visa?

    The Digital Nomad Visa is part of Spain's Startup Law (Ley de Startups) designed to attract international talent.
    It allows non-EU nationals to live in Spain while working remotely for foreign companies or running online businesses.

    - Valid for: 1 year (visa), extendable to 3 years (residency card)
    - Leads to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous legal stay

    Who Can Apply?

    You are eligible if you:

    • Are a non-EU/EEA national

    • Work remotely for a company or clients outside Spain

    • Earn at least 200% of Spain's minimum wage (~€2,600/month)

    • Have at least 3 months of work history with your employer or clients

    • Hold a university degree or have 3+ years of relevant experience

    • Have clean criminal records

    • Hold private health insurance valid in Spain

    Required Documents

    To apply, you’ll need:

    • Valid passport

    • Proof of remote employment or freelance contracts

    • Proof of income (bank statements, invoices, tax returns)

    • Degree certificate or experience proof

    • Criminal background check (apostilled)

    • Spanish address or intent to settle

    • Private health insurance

    • Application forms (EX-01 or EX-07 depending on application route)

    Visa & Residency Duration

    • Visa: 1 year (issued abroad)

    • Residency Permit: 3 years (can be extended to 2 more years)

    • Eligible for Permanent Residency after 5 years

    • Can lead to Citizenship after 10 years (with some exceptions)

    Digital Nomad Visa for Spain

    Work Remotely – Live Legally in Spain

    Spain now welcomes international remote workers and freelancers through its Digital Nomad Visa — allowing you to legally live and work in Spain while earning income from outside the country.