Best for: remote workers and freelancers earning €30K+/year
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Take the Visa Wizard → Browse PropTren Map →The Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) is one of Spain's primary residency routes for remote workers and freelancers. Best for: remote workers and freelancers earning €30K+/year
This visa is designed for non-EU citizens, aged 18+. Minimum monthly income requirement: €2,646 from freelance, employee, company_owner.
After 5 years on this visa, you qualify for permanent residency in Spain. Citizenship becomes available after 10 years of continuous residence.
Beckham Law (special expat regime).
Holders pay a flat 24% rate income up to €600K, then 47%.
Important: First-year residents pay 24% flat (vs progressive 19-47% for residents).
Capital gains tax: 19%.
Wealth tax: exempt for first year, regional after.
Foreigner identification number (apply at Spanish consulate or in Spain)
Required for self-employed (autónomo) and freelancers
Apostille degree, criminal record, work contracts, bank statements
In country of residence (1-year initial visa)
Get TIE card within 30 days of arrival
Renew for 2-year periods, then 5-year residency after 5 years
The total cost of obtaining the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) ranges from €920 to €2,500, depending on lawyer choice, document translation needs, and country-specific fees.
Yes — the Spain DNV allows family members to be included as dependents.
The Spain DNV is renewable and leads to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Spain.
Citizenship is available after 10 years, subject to language exam (typically A2-B1) and integration interview.
This pathway is therefore valuable not only for relocation but as a long-term route to EU citizenship and freedom of movement across the Schengen area.
Non-EU/EEA citizenship. Bachelor's degree OR 3+ years professional experience. Proof of remote work for 3+ months. 75%+ of income from companies outside Spain. Available to non-EU/EEA citizens.
€2,646/month minimum (€31,752/year). Income source must be: freelance, employee, company_owner. 3 months bank statements + work contract OR client contracts (75% of income from outside Spain)
Beckham Law (special expat regime). Flat tax rate of 24%. First-year residents pay 24% flat (vs progressive 19-47% for residents).
Typical processing time is 60-90 days from submission. Plus 2-6 weeks for document preparation beforehand. Account for additional time at consulate appointments and post-arrival residency permit processing.
Application fee: €120. Lawyer assistance (recommended): €800 on average. Total: €920-€2,500 including all fees, translations, and apostilles.
Yes — after 5 years of continuous residence under this visa, you qualify for permanent residency. Citizenship is available after 10 years.
Yes. Spouse income requirement is typically +75% of base requirement. Each child adds 25% to the income threshold.
Income must be from companies OUTSIDE Spain (75%+) — Spanish clients disqualify. Beckham Law application is SEPARATE from visa — need to opt in within 6 months of arrival. Health insurance must be FULL coverage (no deductibles) — many travel insurances don't qualify
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