Requirement Overview
To include family members in your Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) application, you must demonstrate financial means beyond the principal applicant's minimum income. This ensures that the family unit can support itself during residency in Spain.
Regulation and Basis
Under the Startup Law (Ley 28/2022), while the main applicant must show a minimum monthly income of approximately 200% of the SMI (Salario Mínimo Interprofesional), additional percentages are required for each dependant. This requirement is verified by the Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores to ensure the economic stability of the applicants.
Required Documents
To satisfy this requirement, you must provide:
- Employment Contracts or Invoices: Evidence of a relationship of at least 3 months with foreign employers or clients.
- Bank Statements: Recent statements showing the regular receipt of funds and sufficient balance.
- Proof of Relationship: Marriage certificates for spouses or birth certificates for children to justify the dependants' status.
Formalities: Translation and Apostille
Documents issued outside of Spain generally require:
- Apostille: For public documents (like birth/marriage certificates) from Hague Convention countries.
- Sworn Translation: Any document not in Spanish must be translated by a translator authorized by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Common Pitfalls
- Insufficient Funds: Failing to adjust for the additional income percentage required per family member.
- Tax Residency Oversight: Note that if your spouse and children reside in Spain, you may automatically be considered a Spanish tax resident under the 183-day or 'vital interests' rule, meaning you will be taxed on worldwide income.
- Expired Documents: Ensure bank statements are recent (usually within the last 3 months).