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Digital nomad visa

Complete guide to the Digital Nomad Visa in Spain: minimum income €2,760/month, required documents, step-by-step process and tax advantages. Updated 2026.

Ingresos mínimos €2,268/month (200% of the 2026 National Minimum Wage)

Duración inicial 1 year (consulate) / 3 years (from within Spain)

Tiempo resolución 20–45 working days

¿Permite trabajar? ✓ Sí

¿Con familia? ✓ Sí

Tasa 2026 First-time TIE (Foreigner Identity Card): €16.08 (Form 790)

Proceso paso a paso

For applicants who are currently outside Spain.

Gather documentation

Prepare all required documents. Foreign documents must be apostilled and translated into Spanish by a sworn translator.

Book a consulate appointment

Schedule an appointment at the Spanish consulate in your country of residence. Depending on the consulate, appointments may take several weeks to secure.

Submit application at the consulate

Submit Form MI-T and all supporting documentation. Fingerprints will be taken.

Decision

The UGE will process and decide on the application. Positive administrative silence applies (if no response is received within 20 working days, the application is deemed approved).

Collect visa

If approved, collect the visa from the consulate. You must enter Spain within 1 month of the visa being issued.

Apply for TIE in Spain

Once in Spain, apply for the Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) at the relevant immigration office within 1 month of arrival. Pay the fee using Form 790, code 012 (€16.08).

✅ Alternativa: solicitarlo desde España

Condición: Estar en situación legal en España (visado de turista vigente u otro permiso)

Duración concedida: 3 años

La solicitud desde España concede directamente 3 años en lugar de 1 año.

Errores que llevan a la denegación

⚠️ Submitting travel insurance instead of comprehensive private health insurance

Consecuencia: Automatic rejection of the application

Solución: Take out health insurance with an insurer authorised in Spain: no co-payments, no waiting periods, no coverage limits, minimum €30,000 coverage

⚠️ Failing to meet the €2,760/month income threshold or failing to demonstrate it adequately

Consecuencia: Rejection for not meeting the financial requirement

Solución: Provide 3–6 months of bank statements showing regular income. Cryptocurrency or volatile investment income may not be accepted.

⚠️ Employment contract with less than 3 months' tenure

Consecuencia: Rejection for not meeting the prior employment relationship requirement

Solución: Wait until you have completed 3 months with your employer before applying

⚠️ Documents without a Hague Apostille or without a sworn translation

Consecuencia: Documents not accepted, resulting in delays or rejection

Solución: Have all documents apostilled in the country of origin and translated by a sworn translator officially registered in Spain

⚠️ Declaring an intention to work for Spanish companies

Consecuencia: The digital nomad visa is intended for those working for foreign companies. If you work for Spanish companies, a different permit is required.

Solución: No more than 20% of your professional activity may be carried out for Spanish companies

⚠️ Failing to apply for the TIE within 1 month of arrival

Consecuencia: Irregular immigration status and possible loss of the visa

Solución: Book a TIE appointment immediately upon arriving in Spain at sede.policia.gob.es

💰 Ventajas fiscales

Régimen: Régimen especial de impatriados (Ley Beckham)

Tipo fijo: 24% fijo sobre rendimientos del trabajo hasta 600.000€

Duración: 6 años (año de llegada + 5 siguientes)

En lugar de tributar por la escala general del IRPF (hasta 47%), se tributa un tipo fijo del 24%

Renovación

Duración renovación: 2 años

Plazo solicitud: 60 días antes de la expiración

Requisitos:

Mantener los requisitos de ingresos (2.760€/mes)
Seguir trabajando en remoto para empresas extranjeras
Seguro médico vigente
No haber permanecido fuera de España más de 6 meses al año

Fuentes oficiales

🔗 Ley 28/2022 de fomento del ecosistema de las empresas emergentes → 🔗 UGE - Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estratégicos → 🔗 Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores - Visados → 🔗 Sede electrónica Policía Nacional - Cita TIE →

Última actualización: 2026-04-15

📁 Documentos necesarios

📄 Valid passport Opcional

Minimum validity of 1 year. Original and copy of all pages.

📄 Form MI-T Opcional

Application for international remote work residence authorisation. Available from the UGE (Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit).

📄 Employment contract or employer letter Opcional

Contract with a foreign company with a minimum tenure of 3 months (employed) or supporting documentation of professional activity (self-employed). Must specify that the work can be carried out remotely.

📄 Bank statements Opcional

Proof of minimum income of €2,760/month (200% of the National Minimum Wage). Statements from the last 3–6 months. For accompanying family members: an additional 75% of the National Minimum Wage per person.

📄 Criminal record certificate Opcional

From the country of origin and any country where the applicant has resided in the last 5 years. Must be apostilled and translated by a sworn translator.

📄 Private health insurance Opcional

Comprehensive health insurance with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain. Requirements: no co-payments, no waiting periods, no coverage limits, minimum coverage of €30,000. Travel insurance is NOT valid — this is the most common reason for rejection.

📄 Academic qualifications or professional experience Opcional

University or vocational training degree, or proof of at least 3 years of professional experience in the relevant field. Degrees must be apostilled.

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