Spain's Digital Nomad Visa

  • The permit is issued immediately for 3 years, with the possibility of extension for another 2 years
  • One of the most direct and simple ways to obtain permanent residency
  • Decision within 20 working days
  • Work permit in Spain for family members

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Case Review in Detail

During the consultation, we’ll review your case to minimise any potential risks. We’ll also be ready to swiftly gather documents in case of additional requests.

Strategy Development

Based on the specifics of your case, we’ll develop a strong application strategy and advise you on how to strengthen your file with the right supporting documents.

Result Guarantee

Followed all our guidance but still received a refusal? We’ll file an appeal or resubmit your application free of charge.

Who Can Qualify for the Digital Nomad Residency?

You are self-employed or operate as a sole proprietor, work with multiple clients outside of Spain, and can work remotely.
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You are employed, able to work remotely, and your employer is based outside of Spain.
Remote employees
You own a business in another country that doesn’t require your constant presence, and you can manage it remotely.
 
Business owners
You collaborate with various advertisers outside of Spain under framework agreements.
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Minimum required income for obtaining a digital nomad residence permit*

*If your income is slightly lower, savings in your bank accounts may also be considered

For an individual

€2849

For a couple

€3918

For a family or three

€4274€

For each additional

+ €356

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Book a free consultation, and we’ll assess your eligibility!

The Digital Nomad Visa — the fastest way to move to Spain legally

Resolution in 20 working days, in case of additional request for documents — up to 30 working days

Issued for 3 years when submitting documents in Spain

You can bring family members, including parents

A Spanish bank account is not necessary

Gives the right to work in Spain for all family members

It is possible to move with your partner

No documents needed 
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Spanish passport in 10 years

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No need to navigate Spanish procedures and paperwork alone. We guide you every step of the way – from case assessment and strategic planning to receiving your residency card.

You’ll be kept informed at every stage. We explain the full process, answer all your questions, and are always available.

Apply from the country where you currently reside. We process applications from all countries with a Spanish consulate.

Your personal advisor stays in touch and ready to assist at all times—even after your permit has been granted!

We’ll recommend trusted insurers and help you obtain the required policy for your residence permit.

We’ll help you open a bank account in a reputable Spanish bank. We’ll Help You Understand the Spanish Tax System

We are among the first to start the digital nomad residence in Spain

Within a month of the digital nomad visa going live in Spain in February 2023 we had already helped our employee Victoria to obtain her digital nomad residence permit.

Victoria

Victoria — the migration expert of ClickToSpain

I’m enjoying great weather with temperatures around +15°C even in winter. Excellent infrastructure and schools for children, as well as a wide variety of seafood and fruit available year-round at affordable prices. The beauty and comfort of the country alongside its warm seas, a vibrant community of digital nomads and activities to suit every taste.

Fixed price with no hidden extras

You know the exact price in advance, which includes all translations, both simple and sworn

Documents Collection

Documents Collection

We assist in collecting and preparing the necessary documents for your residence permit application

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Medical Insurance

We help you obtain medical insurance in Spain

Documents Translation

Documents Translation

We provide both simple and sworn translations, and assist with filling out application forms in Spanish

Application Submission

Application Submission

We handle the electronic submission of your residence permit application and swiftly prepare documents in case of additional requests

Support

Support

We provide moral support and help you settle in quickly in Spain

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Full-Service Support

We provide support at every stage and answer every single question

We'll Help You Navigate Taxes in Spain

Taxes in Spain for digital nomads

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Flexible payment in two stages, starting with just 50%

No need to make the entire payment at once, which guarantees maximum transparency

Health insurance is not included in the price

We will share the contacts of trusted insurance companies and help with the application process

Payment in 2 stages —
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1st part: prepayment for our services

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2nd part: after obtaining a residence permit

Consultation for applying for a digital nomad visa at the Spanish consulate in your country

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FAQ

No. The 90-day Schengen limit still applies to all visa-exempt UK nationals travelling to Spain for tourism. The Digital Nomad Visa is a separate residence authorisation that grants up to three years of legal stay (renewable to five) for remote workers who meet the income and activity criteria.

For the Digital Nomad Visa, savings are not a mandatory requirement if your income from service or employment contracts already covers the legal minimum (200% of Spanish SMI — approximately €2,646/month in 2026). Savings are used only to top up a shortfall, and in practice the gap covered by savings should not exceed 10–15% of the required income threshold — larger gaps draw consulate scrutiny. Other routes are stricter: the Non-Lucrative Visa explicitly requires proven savings of around €28,800–€31,752 in 2026 for the primary applicant (400% of IPREM), as it prohibits any economic activity.

Yes, provided you hold the correct authorisation. The Digital Nomad Visa allows UK-based freelancers and salaried employees to live in Spain while working for non-Spanish clients or employers; no more than 20% of your income may come from Spanish sources. Working remotely during an ordinary 90-day Schengen stay is tolerated for occasional tasks but is not a legal basis for ongoing employment or tax residency.

Yes — significantly. A UK-based salaried employee can usually apply for an A1 Certificate (HMRC form CA3822) under the UK–Spain Bilateral Social Security Agreement, keeping them on UK National Insurance for up to 24 months with no Spanish social-security contribution; the Beckham regime (flat 24% on Spanish-source employment income up to €600,000) is open to employees in principle, but access is not automatic — the application requires precise documentation of the employment relationship and strict filing deadlines, and rejections do occur. Directors, shareholders and anyone with significant influence over the employing company cannot use the employed track — the UGE treats them as self-employed for DNV purposes regardless of contract wording. Self-employed applicants (including the director/shareholder category above) must register as autónomo in Spain and pay Spanish social security — around €88/month under the tarifa plana for the first 12 months, settling at €230–€530/month based on actual earnings thereafter — and are excluded from Beckham in almost all cases (the regime is reserved for employees and a narrow band of innovative entrepreneurs or highly-qualified professionals). Where the structure is a choice, the employed track is usually more advantageous — lower ongoing contributions, access to Beckham if granted, and simpler withholding — so it is worth considering before committing to a freelance arrangement.

As of 2026 applicants must demonstrate monthly earnings of at least 200% of the Spanish minimum wage — approximately €2,646/month (€31,752/year). Add 75% of SMI for the first dependent (~€993/month) and 25% per further family member (~€331/month). Income must come from clients or contracts active for at least three months before the application.

Both routes exist. UK applicants typically file through the Spanish Consulate in London, Manchester or Edinburgh and receive a one-year visa, later renewed as a three-year TIE card in Spain. Alternatively, you can enter Spain as a visitor and apply directly to the UGE for a three-year residence authorisation — this in-country route skips the consular stage and, in practice, is usually faster.

The main drawbacks are documentary — apostilled criminal record, sworn translations, proof of three-month client relationships, and private healthcare cover (£800–£1,500 per adult annually). After 183 days in Spain you become a tax resident, though the Beckham regime may apply a flat 24% up to €600,000. The 20% cap on Spanish-sourced income also limits anyone hoping to pivot into local work.

Spanish tax residency is triggered by the 183-day rule (spending more than half the calendar year in Spain) or by having your main economic interests (centro de intereses económicos) located there. Registering as autónomo does not in itself make you tax resident on day one, but it is strong evidence of economic ties and, in practice, brings most freelance DNV holders into tax residency promptly. Two timing points matter: residents become liable for Spanish worldwide income tax (IRPF) from the tax year they qualify; and anyone wanting the Beckham regime must apply within six months of their Spanish Social Security registration — miss this window and you default to the standard progressive rates (up to 47%) for the whole year.

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This is one of the few types of residence permit that allows you to take not only your wife/husband and minor children, but also your financially dependent children over the age of 18 and parents over 65 years of age

The applicant may work with Spanish companies, but earn no more than 20% of their total income. The applicant’s family members can work in Spain without restrictions.