Spain Digital Nomad Visa 
Complete Guide (2025 Update)

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 Who Can Apply

• Remote workers employed by a company outside Spain.

• Freelancers with international clients (up to 20% of income may come from Spanish companies).

• Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals only.

Applicants must show either a university degree or 3+ years of professional experience, plus a valid contract or service agreement.

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Minimum Income Requirement

The law sets the threshold at 200% of the Spanish Minimum Wage (SMI):

• Main applicant: around €2,600/month (2025 estimate).

• First dependent: +75% of SMI (~€975/month).

• Additional dependents: +25% of SMI each (~€325/month).

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Required Documents

• Valid passport & clean criminal record (last 5 years).

• Proof of employment or freelance contracts (company active ≥ 1 year).

• Private health insurance valid in Spain.

• Proof of qualifications (degree or experience).

• Social security coverage: either a home-country A1 certificate or registration in Spain.

 

Visa & Residence Timeline

• Apply abroad: 1-year visa at Spanish consulate.

• Apply in Spain: 3-year residence permit, renewable for 2 more years.

• After 5 years: eligible for Permanent Residence (PR).

 

Taxes for Digital Nomads

• You become tax resident if you spend 183+ days/year in Spain.

• Option to apply for the Impatriates Regime (Beckham Law):

  • Flat 24% tax on employment income up to €600,000.

  • Foreign investment income often exempt.

  • Valid for up to 6 years.

• Martim arranges expert tax advice to help you choose the right regime.

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 Residency Requirements & Flexibility

Spain’s courts recently removed the strict “183-day rule” for temporary residence renewals. That means digital nomads can travel extensively as long as they maintain income, insurance, and clean records.

⚠️ However, for Permanent Residence, you must still prove 5 years of continuous residence, with absences ≤ 6 months at a time and ≤ 10 months total in 5 years.

 

Family Members

Spouses, partners, and dependent children can join under your permit if you meet the higher income threshold. Family members get study rights, and in some cases work rights, while in Spain.

 

Path to Permanent Residency & Citizenship

• Permanent Residency: After 5 years with allowed absences.

• Citizenship:

  • 10 years (general rule).

  • 2 years for nationals of Ibero-American countries, Portugal, Andorra, Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, and Sephardic origin.

  • 1 year if married to a Spanish citizen.

 

Why Martim

We handle the entire process:

• Preparing applications and sworn translations.

• Coordinating health insurance & social security.

• Optimizing your tax status.

• Ensuring smooth renewals, even if you travel extensively.

• Planning your roadmap from Digital Nomad Visa to PR and Spanish citizenship.

 

Key Takeaways

• Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa is flexible, tax-friendly, and family-friendly.

• First step: 1–3 year permit, then renewable.

• After 5 years, you can settle permanently.

• After 2–10 years, you may qualify for Spanish citizenship.