Spain Digital Nomad Visa, Fully Handled Online

The Spain Digital Nomad Visa (officially the International Teleworking Visa) allows non-EU remote workers and freelancers to live in Spain while working for foreign clients or employers. It was introduced under Spain's Startups Act and provides legal residency with access to the Schengen area.

Applicants must demonstrate a minimum monthly income of approximately EUR 2,763 (200% of Spain's minimum wage). This can come from remote employment, freelance contracts, or a combination of both. You will need to provide documentation such as employment contracts, client agreements, or bank statements showing consistent income.

The Beckham Law (formally the Special Tax Regime for Inbound Workers) allows qualifying new residents to pay a flat 24% income tax rate on Spanish-sourced income instead of the progressive rates that can reach up to 47%. Digital nomad visa holders may qualify for this regime, potentially saving thousands in taxes annually. The regime applies for up to 6 years.

Yes. As a Spanish resident, you can travel freely within the 27 Schengen countries without additional visas. This includes France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands, and other EU/EEA member states. You can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period in other Schengen countries while maintaining your Spanish residency.

Yes, freelancers who work for clients outside Spain are eligible. You need to demonstrate that the majority of your income (at least 80%) comes from non-Spanish companies or clients. You will need to provide client contracts, invoices, or other documentation proving your remote work arrangement with foreign entities.

The digital nomad visa can be renewed for up to 5 years total. After 5 years of legal residency, you may apply for permanent residency. After 10 years of legal residency (or 2 years for nationals of Latin American countries, Philippines, and other historically connected nations), you may apply for Spanish citizenship.

Yes, you must have comprehensive health insurance from an insurer authorized to operate in Spain. The policy must cover the full duration of your stay with no co-payments or deductibles on essential services. Many applicants use international health insurance providers that meet Spanish requirements. StartGlobal can recommend suitable insurance options.

The full process typically takes 3 to 6 months from initial document preparation to visa issuance. This includes gathering documents, apostilling and translating records, submitting the application at a Spanish consulate, and waiting for processing. The consulate has a 20-business-day processing target, though actual times may vary.

Government fees are relatively low compared to other visa programs, typically EUR 80 to EUR 120 for the visa application fee. This is separate from the $299 StartGlobal service fee. Additional costs may include document apostille fees, official translations, and health insurance premiums.

The $299 service fee covers eligibility assessment, document preparation checklist, application form assistance, guidance on the Beckham Law tax regime, consulate appointment preparation, and post-approval guidance for NIE registration and bank account setup. Government visa fees, translations, apostilles, and insurance costs are paid separately.