Live and work in Spain as a non-EU remote professional. Legal EU residency for freelancers, remote employees, and digital entrepreneurs.
Spain - Digital Nomad Visa
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa allows non-EU remote workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals to live legally in Spain while continuing to work for international employers or clients outside Spain. Introduced under Spain's 2023 Startup Act, it provides a clear, renewable pathway to European residency for location-independent professionals, with no investment, no capital lock-up, and no Spanish employer required.
The visa is granted initially for one year, followed by a three-year residence permit renewable for a further two years. Spouses and dependent children can be included in the same application. After five years of legal residence, permanent residency is available, and Spanish citizenship after ten years. Qualifying remote employees may also be eligible for Spain's Beckham Law tax regime, which applies a 24% flat rate on Spanish-sourced income for up to six years. This applies to employees only, not freelancers or self-employed applicants. MJR will assess eligibility as part of the onboarding process.
Eligibility, Benefits, Timelines and Costs
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Eligibility
Non-EU national employed by a non-Spanish company or working as a freelancer or self-employed professional with clients based outside Spain
Work must be carried out entirely remotely using digital and telecommunications tools
Classified as a qualified professional: a university degree from a recognised institution, or at least three years of professional experience in your current field
Your employer or clients must have been operating for at least one year prior to application
Minimum monthly income of €2,850, with higher thresholds for accompanying family members: €1,069 per month for the first dependent and €356 per month for each additional dependent
Freelancers may work with Spanish clients, provided no more than 20% of total income comes from Spanish sources
Private health insurance from a provider authorised in Spain, covering all applicants
Proof of accommodation in Spain for the duration of the visa
Clean criminal record from your home country and any country of residence in the past five years
Must not have lived in Spain illegally or held Spanish residency in the past five years
Must spend a minimum of six months per year in Spain to qualify for renewal of the residence permit
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Benefits
No investment required: no capital lock-up, no Golden Visa, no minimum asset threshold. Spain's Golden Visa was eliminated in 2025, making the Digital Nomad Visa the primary residency route for non-EU remote professionals
Live and work legally in Spain while maintaining your existing international employment or client base
Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area, 26 countries
Spouse and dependent children can be included in the same application
Pathway to permanent residency after five years of legal residence and Spanish citizenship after ten
Access to Spain's public healthcare system once registered, and one of Europe's most established infrastructures for remote professionals
Beckham Law tax regime: qualifying remote employees may benefit from a flat 24% tax rate on Spanish-sourced income for up to six years, in place of Spain's standard progressive rates which can reach nearly 50%. This regime applies to employees of foreign companies and does not generally extend to freelancers or the self-employed. MJR will assess your position as part of the advisory
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Timelines & Costs
Processing time: approximately 12 to 18 weeks from application submission, depending on consulate appointment availability and processing times
Full setup support from €8,000, covering your initial visa application and in-country residence permit, including legal documentation, translations, lawyer's fees, coordination with authorities, consulate preparation, and local setup
UGE-CE residence permit application is included in the setup fee
Ongoing renewal support is available and quoted separately based on your individual requirements
Strategic guidance on permanent residency and citizenship pathways is available throughout your residency
Applications for permanent residency or citizenship are not included and are quoted separately should you choose to proceed
Final fees may vary depending on the number of applicants, jurisdiction, and complexity of the individual case
Ready to make Spain your base?
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa is one of Europe's most accessible and well-structured residency pathways for remote professionals. Robert and Martin will review your profile, confirm your eligibility, and walk you through every step of the process, with no obligation and no pressure.