Spain's Digital Nomad Visa
Live in Spain.
Keep your remote job.
Spain's Digital Nomad Visa is a 3-year residence permit for remote workers and freelancers who earn their income from outside Spain. It's the most straightforward legal route to living and working in Spain — without needing a Spanish employer.
Who qualifies
Built for remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs
The DNV covers three types of worker. Your employment situation determines which documents you'll need — but the income threshold and process are the same.
You work for a foreign company
You have an employment contract with a company based outside Spain and work entirely remotely. Your employer must have been operating for at least 1 year.
- Employment contract required
- Employer authorisation letter
- Payslips proving income level
- Company registration documents
You work for foreign clients
You are self-employed (autónomo or equivalent in your home country) and your clients or revenue sources are based outside Spain. At least 80% of income must be foreign-sourced.
- Client contracts or invoices
- Bank statements showing income
- Professional registration proof
- 80% foreign income rule applies
You run your own company
You are a director or shareholder of a company registered outside Spain that primarily operates internationally. The company must have been active for at least 1 year.
- Company incorporation documents
- Director/shareholder evidence
- Company accounts or revenue proof
- Minimum 1 year trading history
What you get
What the DNV actually gives you
The DNV is more than just permission to work remotely. It opens up the full package of Spanish residency rights.
Legal residency in Spain
A full residence permit — not a tourist visa. You can rent long-term, open a Spanish bank account, register with a GP, and live as a legal resident.
Work for your foreign employer or clients
You can continue working for your existing employer or clients outside Spain without any change to your contracts or employment arrangements.
Bring your family
Your spouse or partner and dependent children can be included on your DNV application. They receive the same residence rights as the main applicant.
Beckham Law — 24% flat tax
Eligible DNV holders can apply for Spain's Beckham Law regime — a flat 24% tax rate on Spanish-source income for up to 6 years, significantly below standard progressive rates.
Renewable for 2 more years
After the initial 3-year permit, you can renew for a further 2 years — as long as you continue to meet the income and employment requirements.
Path to permanent residency
After 5 years of continuous legal residence in Spain, you may apply for long-term residency. After 10 years, you may apply for Spanish nationality.
Eligibility at a glance
The four things you need to qualify
The DNV has a clear set of criteria. If you meet these four, you have a strong application. Our team will confirm your eligibility before you pay anything.
Income above €2,849 per month
The 2026 threshold is 200% of Spain's minimum wage. This must be demonstrable from payslips, bank statements, or invoices for the past 3–6 months.
Income earned from outside Spain
Your employer or clients must be based outside Spain. If you are freelance, at least 80% of your income must come from foreign sources.
Non-EU national or EU citizen in Spain
Non-EU/EEA nationals apply through a Spanish consulate in their home country. EU citizens already living in Spain apply directly via UGE.
Valid health insurance
You must hold private health insurance with full coverage in Spain. We can arrange a DNV-compliant policy through our partner providers.
Tax advantage
The Beckham Law — Spain's best-kept tax secret
Most people applying for the DNV don't realise how significant the tax benefit is. Here's the short version.
Pay 24% flat tax instead of up to 47%
Spain's standard income tax is progressive — reaching 47% at higher income levels. Under the Beckham Law (régimen de impatriados), eligible new residents pay a flat 24% on Spanish-source income for up to 6 years. DNV holders can apply within the first 6 months of registering as a Spanish tax resident.
Full Beckham Law guide →vs up to 47% standard
Choosing the right visa
DNV or Non-Lucrative Visa?
These are the two most common Spanish residency routes for international applicants. The right one depends on whether you work or not.
You work remotely
- ✓ For remote employees and freelancers
- ✓ 3-year initial permit + 2-year renewal
- ✓ Beckham Law eligible (24% flat tax)
- ✓ Income from employment or clients
- ✓ UGE route available if already in Spain
You don't work in Spain
- → For retirees and passive income holders
- → 1-year initial permit, renewable annually
- → No work of any kind permitted
- → Income from savings, pensions, or investments
- → Consulate route only (apply from abroad)
Common questions