For non-EU remote employees and freelancers working for clients or companies outside Spain. We handle the application so you can focus on the move.
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) is a legal route for non-EU nationals who work remotely for employers or clients based outside Spain. It was introduced under Law 14/2013 and allows you to live legally in Spain while continuing to do your job for non-Spanish companies or clients.
There are two routes. If you apply from your home country at a Spanish consulate, you receive a one-year visa. If you are already in Spain on legal status and apply from within the country, you receive a three-year residence permit. The in-country route is the stronger option for most people who can access it.
The visa applies to both remote employees (working for a foreign company) and freelancers (working independently for clients outside Spain). The documentation requirements differ slightly between the two, but the core eligibility criteria are the same.
Note that working for Spanish clients or companies is not permitted under this visa. The remote work must be for entities outside Spain. If you are already doing work for Spanish clients, a different authorization is required.
Employees who qualify for the Digital Nomad Visa may also be eligible for Spain’s Beckham Law (the Special Regime for Impatriates). This tax regime allows qualifying employees to be taxed at a flat rate on Spanish-source income for up to six years, which can offer significant tax savings compared with Spain’s standard progressive tax rates. This benefit generally applies to employees rather than freelancers operating as self-employed professionals. We assess Beckham Law eligibility during your consultation.
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa is one of the most popular immigration routes for English-speaking professionals, but it is also one of the most nuanced. Documentation standards and interpretation of the rules can vary between Spanish consulates and immigration offices. An application that is accepted in one location may receive additional scrutiny in another. We understand those differences and prepare your application accordingly.
Our Digital Nomad Visa service includes:
If you have read through the requirements and are still unsure whether you qualify, that is exactly what our free consultation is for. We will review your circumstances, explain your options, and recommend the most appropriate immigration route for your situation.
If you do not meet the Digital Nomad Visa income threshold but have savings or passive income to support yourself in Spain without working, the Non-Lucrative Visa may be the right route instead.
If you are a freelancer considering formalizing your work through a Spanish company rather than continuing as a remote worker, the Entrepreneur Visa may be a stronger long-term option.
See every work visa route in one place and find the one that fits your situation.
For a detailed guide to the Digital Nomad Visa rules and income requirements, see our blog
post: Spain Digital Nomad Visa 2025: Requirements, Income Rules and How to Apply.
The documentation requirements are specific, and the income threshold has to be met precisely. We have helped remote workers and freelancers from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia through this process. Let us review your situation and tell you where you stand before you start gathering documents.
Yes, if you are currently in Spain on valid legal status (for example, as a tourist within the 90-
day Schengen limit), you may be able to apply for the three-year in-country residence permit
rather than returning home to apply at a consulate. This is the stronger option where available, because it grants a three-year permit rather than one year. We confirm at consultation whether the in-country route is open to your specific situation.
The threshold is set at 200% of Spain’s SMI(statutory minimum wage) and is updated when the SMI is revised. In 2026, this is broadly in the range of €2,650 to €2,850 per month for the main applicant. If you have a spouse or partner accompanying you, the requirement increases by approximately 75% of the main threshold; each additional dependent adds around 25%. Confirm the exact figure that applies to your situation at consultation.
Yes. US employees with W-2 employment can apply for the Digital Nomad Visa, provided their employer’s work is based outside Spain and meets the one-year operating requirement. Approval rates for US employees are generally solid, but the income documentation and employer letter must be precise. W-2 employees who qualify may also be eligible for Spain’s Beckham Law tax benefit, which can make the move significantly more tax-efficient.
Spain’s Beckham Law (formally the Special Regime for Impatriates) is a tax regime that allows qualifying new residents to be taxed at a flat rate on Spanish-source income rather than the
standard progressive rate, for up to six years. It applies to employees who meet specific conditions, including moving to Spain for the first time in the past five years. It does not apply to freelancers registered as self-employed in Spain. We advise on Beckham Law eligibility at consultation alongside the visa itself.
Only to a limited extent. The regulations permit a minor portion of income to come from Spanish sources, but the primary client or employer base must be outside Spain. Working predominantly for Spanish companies or clients on the DNV is not permitted and creates legal risk. If you are moving toward a primarily Spain-based client base, a different work authorization is more appropriate. We assess this at consultation.
For the consulate route, processing times vary significantly by consulate and country, ranging from four weeks to three months or more in some locations. For the in-country permit, processing at the Spanish immigration office typically takes one to three months. Planning ahead is important, especially if you have a specific move date in mind.
Yes. You must hold private health insurance with comprehensive coverage in Spain for the full duration of your visa period. The policy must not have significant copayments or coverage gaps. Spanish public health coverage is not available at the point of application. We can advise on insurance providers whose policies consistently meet the requirements of Spanish immigration authorities.
