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Spanish Digital Nomad Visa

Live in Spain while working remotely for non-Spanish companies — for up to 5 years.

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Spanish Digital Nomad Visa

Created by Spain's 2022 Startups Law (Ley 28/2022, de 21 de diciembre, de fomento del ecosistema de las empresas emergentes), the Visado de Teletrabajador de Carácter Internacional lets non-EU/EEA nationals live in Spain while working remotely for companies based outside Spain. It is managed by the Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estratégicos (UGE-CE) and grants initial residence for up to 3 years (renewable up to 5), with access to the Beckham Law special tax regime and family reunification from day one.

A residence permit for non-EU remote workers and freelancers serving clients outside Spain. Comes with Beckham Law access, family reunification and a path to long-term residency.

Who this is for

Non-EU/EEA remote employees of a foreign company

Freelancers with foreign clients (≤20% Spanish-sourced income)

Founders building outside Spain who want a Spanish base

Families wanting one application for spouse and children

Professionals who want access to the Beckham flat 24% tax regime

Key requirements

3+ months relationship with a foreign employer or clients

University degree or 3+ years of relevant experience

Income around 200% of Spanish SMI (~€2,762/mo in 2025)

Private health insurance valid in Spain

Clean criminal record (apostilled)

Typical process

1Prepare documents (apostille + sworn translation)

2Apply from abroad at a consulate or from Spain at UGE

3Decision in 20 working days (silencio positivo)

4Travel to Spain, get your NIE/TIE within 30 days

5Renew at year 3, path to permanent residency at year 5

Common pitfalls

Foreign income from Spanish-sourced clients can disqualify

Beckham Law election must happen within 6 months

Health insurance without copays is mandatory

Apostilles older than 90 days may be rejected

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Frequently asked

Can I bring my family?

Yes — spouse and dependents can apply together or join later via reagrupación.

Does it lead to citizenship?

After 10 years of legal residency (2 for Ibero-American nationals).

Can I work for Spanish clients?

Up to 20% of total income may come from Spanish companies.

Official sources

All information on this page is drawn from official Spanish government publications. Click to verify.

Ley 28/2022 (Startups Law) — full BOE text

BOE — Boletín Oficial del Estado

Visado de teletrabajador internacional — official UGE-CE page

Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones

Permits guide — Unidad de Grandes Empresas (UGE-CE)

Extranjería — Gobierno de España

Consular application — Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores

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Last reviewed against the current versions of BOE / AEAT / Seguridad Social publications. This is general information — not legal or tax advice.