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Spain Digital Nomad Visa >> New 2023 Guide

Published January 17, 2023 | Last Updated May 23, 2023
Written by Alastair Johnson | Reviewed by: Raquel Moreno (LLB)

The Spain Digital Nomad Visa is an excellent option to live and work in Spain. This residence permit is great for digital nomads, remote workers, and freelancers. And employees of non-Spanish companies can use it as a Spain Remote Work Visa. We’ll look at who qualifies, how to apply, and the 2023 financial requirements for the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa.

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Our Spanish Immigration Law partner, Raquel Moreno from BeGlobal Attournys in Barcelona, approved this content in March 2023.

Table of Contents
  • Spain Digital Nomad Visa – 7 Important Features
  • Who Can Use the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
  • Spain Remote Worker Visa Requirements
  • Qualifying Income for the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa
  • Application Process
  • Tax Benefits for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers in Spain
  • Spain Digital Nomad Visa vs. Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa
  • Next Steps
  • FAQ

Spain Digital Nomad Visa – 7 Important Features

  1. Your application assesement will take less than 20 days – the fastest Spanish Immigraisotn process.
  2. The initial visa is valid for one year, and you’re eligible for two-year renewable residence permits.
  3. You’ll need to show qualifying income – we’ll cover this requirement in detail below.
  4. At least 80% of your qualifying income must come from non-Spanish sources.
  5. Lower tax rates are available if you work in Spain on this visa.
  6. You can bring your immediate family (spouse and children) to live in Spain.
  7. You can qualify for Spanish Permanent Residency (PR) after five years. There is a pathway to Spanish citizenship and an EU passport after ten years.

Who Can Use the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?

The visa is open to non-EU/EEA citizens over the age of 18 years. It will suit:

  • Digital Nomads (nómadas digitales).
  • Location-independent business owners.
  • Remote Workers employed by non-Spanish companies.
  • Freelancers or self-employed (With 80% of revenue from outside of Spain and established clients).
  • Consultants (With 80% of revenue from outside of Spain and established clients).

Spain Remote Worker Visa Requirements

To use this as a Spanish Remote Work Visa, you’ll need to meet these standards:

  1. You have a permanent position employment contract with a non-Spanish company.
  2. The company has been trading for at least one year.
  3. The company has employed you for at least three months.
  4. Your employer has given you permission to work remotely (trabajo de manera remota) in Spain.

Qualifying Income for the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa

You’ll need to show you can meet at least twice the Spanish minimum wage. The Spanish goiverment raised the 2023 minum wage to €15,120 a year.

  • Primary Applicant: €30,240 (200% of Spain’s 2023 minimum wage)
  • Dependent Spouse or Partner: €13,340 (75% of Spain’s 2023 minimum wage)
  • Additional Dependents: €3,780 each (25% of Spain’s 2023 minimum wage)

How to Prove Your Financial Qualification

There are three options to show you can support yourself.

  1. Proof of a salary or income.
  2. A bank certificate that shows savings.
  3. A mix of income and savings.

Application Process

There are two ways to apply for this visa:

1) Enter Spain on a Spanish SCHENGEN tourist visa and apply in Spain. You’ll be able to get a three-year residence permit immediately.

2) Visit your nearest Spanish Embassy or Consulate and get a 1-year Digital Nomad visa. You can use the visa to enter Spain and then apply for your residence permit in Spain.

You’ll get an answer quickly – The Spanish government has just 20 days to assess your application.

Either way, you’ll need to visit your local police station when you move to Spain. They’ll take fingerprints and issue your residence card (T.I.E. or Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero).


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Application Requirements

Complete the application form

Provide evidence of qualifying employment or income.

Show that you have:

1. Qualifying Spanish private health insurance coverage.

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2. Proof of accommodation in Spain.

3. No disqualifying criminal convictions

4. Pay the application fee of €73.26.

Note: There are specific requirements for translation and certification of documentation. Check with your Spanish immigration lawyer to get this right the first time.

At this appointment, the local police will take your fingerprints and issue your identity card (TIE).

Once You Arrive in Spain

You have 30 days to register your residency in Spain with the local municipality after you travel to Spain. This is the standard residency registration, and your immigration lawyer should be able to assist.

Tax Benefits for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers in Spain

You won’t pay Spanish tax until you are a Spanish tax resident, usually when you live in Spain for 183 days. However, the new law has a big tax break. You can opt to pay non-resident income tax rates (IRNR) instead of resident income tax rates (IRPF). That gives you a flat 24% tax rate (up to an income of €600,000) instead of the progressive rate that can reach 48%. These rates last for up to five years.

And you’re exempted from Spain’s Wealth Tax.

This allowance is part of the Startup Law passed on the 23rd of December 2022, which aims to boost entrepreneurship in Spain.


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You can book an hour consultation with them here to understand your personal situation and the best immigration plan for you and your family.


Spain Digital Nomad Visa vs. Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa

Historically, some digital nomads and remote workers have used Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV). However, the NLV prohibits work, and some embassies (but not all) rejected applications from remote workers.

The key differences:

  1. The non-lucrative visa does not allow working in Spain.
  2. You cannot apply for a non-lucrative visa in Spain.
  3. There are no preferential tax rates or exemptions on the non-lucrative visa.

Remote workers or digital nomads living in Spain on a non-lucrative visa should explore an immigration status change. So, you’ll be 100% on the right side of the law and may get a nice tax break in the bargain.

If you want to find out how this could help you, please speak to our Spain Immigration Lawyer partner.

Next Steps

Does living in and working in Spain on a low tax rate appeal? If so, please book a consultation with our Spain Immigration Lawyer partner today. They’ll be happy to answer any questions about Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa.

FAQ

Does Spain offer a Digital Nomad Visa?

Yes, Spain has a Digital Nomad Visa, which was launched in December 2022. You need an income of €30,240 annually to qualify.

Can I work in Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa?

Yes, you can work as a remote worker for non-Spanish companies. And, as a digital nomad or freelancer with 80% of customers or clients outside of Spain.

How to get a Spanish Digital Nomad Visa?

You can apply before you come to Spain, or in Spain on a tourist visa. You’ll need to show you earn at least €30,240 from outside Spain.

Do Digital Nomads pay Tax in Spain?

Yes, if you are resident in Spain for tax, which is usual if you live in the country for more than 183 days. Spain Digital Nomad visa holders qualify for lower tax rates than normal Spanish taxpayers.

Which European countries offer digital nomad visas?

Spain joins many European and EU Countries offering Digital Nomad Visas or Remote work Visas. Others include Portugal, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Malta, Romania, and Norway.

Can I Move to Spain and Work Remotely?

Yes, Spain’s new Digital Nomad Visa can be used as a Spain Remote Work Visa. It is ideal for Remote Workers employed by non-Spanish companies.

About Alastair Johnson

Alastair has lived in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Australia and Spain. He's travelled and worked in more than 50 countries so far. He's an owner and founder of Where Can I Live, a company created to help you share in the joy and opportunity of living abroad.

If he's not researching the latest visa, immigration, and residency opportunities he's either hiking or scuba diving.

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