Digital Nomad Visa (Teleworker Visa)
🇪🇸 Spain visas · Work
What it is
Introduced in 2023 under Spain's Startups Act. For remote workers and freelancers working for companies outside Spain. Includes access to Spain's Beckham Law tax regime (flat 24% rate on income up to EUR 600,000 for 5 years).
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- 1 year (as visa); 3-year residence permit on renewal; up to 5 years total.
- Processing time
- Up to 2 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 3 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Dependants
- Yes
- Age
- 18 or over
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (ordinary fee; reciprocity may raise it)
- EUR 90
- Proof of funds (200% SMI (2025))
- EUR 2,368 per month
- Application fee (residence authorization tasa)
- EUR 10.94
- Proof of funds (75% SMI first family member)
- EUR 888 per month
- Application fee (foreigner ID card (TIE))
- EUR 16.08
Key requirements
- Employment contract or freelance agreements with non-Spanish companies (up to 20% of income may come from Spanish clients)
- Monthly income of at least EUR 2,646 (200% of the Spanish minimum wage)
- Proof of remote work capability
- Health insurance covering Spain
- No criminal record
- University degree or 3 years of relevant experience
Working on this visa
Remote work only for companies located outside Spain. Where the activity is a professional (self-employed) one, work for a company located in Spain is permitted provided it does not exceed 20% of total professional activity. Applicants…
Bringing family
Spouse/partner and dependent children may obtain a family visa.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 2 August 2026.