Applicants must prove an official, verifiable income from remote work or self-employment outside Spain of at least €2,763 per month, for a minimum of 3 months before applying for the visa or residence permit.
This amount represents 200% of the Spanish Minimum Wage (SMI).
For 2025, the SMI is set at €1,184 per month.

You must have an employment contract with a company operating outside of Spain, or long-term contracts with clients guaranteeing payment for services for a minimum period of three months. In addition, you must provide the incorporation documents of your employer, or proof of your own business or self-employment, demonstrating that the legal entity has been established for at least one year.

You will need to provide proof of accommodation in Spain — either a rental agreement or ownership of property.

If you are employed: you need private health insurance in Spain. The cost starts from €660 per year.

• If you are self-employed/freelance or in other categories: private health insurance is not required.

To obtain a Digital Nomad Visa for Spain, you need to follow these main steps:

1. Check eligibility requirements

• You must work remotely for a foreign company or be self-employed with clients outside Spain.
• Your monthly income should meet the minimum threshold (around €2,200–2,500).
• You need to have a continuous employment contract or confirmed clients.

1. Prepare the required documents (main ones):

• Valid passport.
• Proof of remote work (employment contract, client agreements).
• Proof of income (bank statements, tax returns).
• Proof of qualifications (degree or professional experience).
• Spanish private health insurance.
• Proof of local address in Spain (rental contract, empadronamiento).
• Criminal record certificate.

1. Decide where to apply

• At the Spanish consulate in your country of residence.
• Or enter Spain with a tourist Schengen visa and apply for residency from within Spain (online).

1. Submit the application and pay the fees

• The consular or administrative fee is paid upon submission.

1. Wait for processing

• Through the consulate — up to 90 days.
• From within Spain — up to 20 working days.

1. Receive the visa or residence permit

• If approved, you will be granted a Digital Nomad Visa (or residency, if applying from within Spain).

Digital nomads working in Spain must pay taxes in accordance with the Spanish tax regime. The main taxes that digital nomads in Spain are subject to include:

• Income tax: digital nomads must pay tax on income from foreign sources.
• Value-added tax (VAT): digital nomads must pay VAT on goods and services they purchase in Spain.
• Social security contributions: digital nomads must pay contributions for themselves and their employees.

The Spanish tax regime for digital nomads includes the following benefits:

• Tax rate: digital nomads can benefit from a flat tax rate of 24% on income from foreign sources.
• Tax deduction: digital nomads can claim deductions for expenses related to their professional activities.

Overall, Spain’s tax system for digital nomads is favorable and allows them to work remotely in the country without excessive tax burdens.
If you are employed: the so-called Beckham Law applies — 24% flat income tax with no progressive scale, regardless of total earnings. Foreign income, except for the declared nomad’s income (from €2,520/month), is not taxed.
If you are self-employed or a freelancer: the effective tax rate is around 20% (if annual income is below €60,000). Social security contributions in the first year are about €87/month.

If you are planning to move to Spain with your family on a digital nomad visa, it is important to know that family members can also obtain a digital nomad visa in Spain if certain conditions are met. To do this, you will need to provide documents confirming family relationships, such as a marriage certificate or your children’s birth certificates. In addition, the digital nomad must prove sufficient income to support all family members. The minimum income required for a digital nomad with a family is €2,763 per month before taxes, which is considered enough to cover living expenses and ensure financial stability for the family in Spain. Thus, it is possible to obtain a digital nomad visa in Spain not only for yourself but also for your loved ones, provided you meet the income requirements and submit the necessary documents.
Family income requirements:

• If the family applies based on the applicant’s income: + €1,100 for the second adult and €350 per child per month.
• For a family of three, you must show a monthly income of at least €3,850–€4,000.
• 💡 If the income is not sufficient for the whole family, it is possible to apply based on savings: + €12,000 for the second adult and + €5,000 per child.