Spain Digital Nomad Visa
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Last verified 2024-09-01Official source
Spain's Digital Nomad Visa, introduced under the Startup Act of 2023, allows remote workers and freelancers employed by foreign companies to legally reside in Spain. Holders may benefit from the Beckham Law's preferential 24% tax rate for up to six years.
Program Details
- Category
- Digital Nomad
- Processing Time
- 3 months
- Application Fee
- $160
- Minimum Income
- $2,800/yr
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- Family Included
- 75% of main applicant minimum income per adult dependent; 25% per minor child
- Path to PR
- Yes — 5 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes — 10 years
- Physical Presence
- No fixed minimum days per year stated, but physical presence in Spain is expected; must not spend more than 6 months outside Spain annually
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Tax Impact
- Eligible for the Beckham Law (Ley Beckham), offering a flat 24% income tax rate on Spanish-sourced income for up to 6 years instead of the progressive scale reaching 47%
- Renewal Cost
- $200
200% of Spain's minimum wage, approximately €2,334/month as of 2024. Up to 20% of income may come from Spanish clients; the remainder must be from foreign sources.
Key Requirements
- ✓Proof of remote work contract or freelance agreements with non-Spanish companies (at least 3 months duration)
- ✓Minimum 1 year of professional experience in the relevant field, or relevant university degree
- ✓Proof of income of at least €2,334/month
- ✓Private health insurance covering Spain
- ✓Criminal background check
- ✓Proof of accommodation in Spain
- ✓Up to 20% of income may come from Spanish sources
Nationality Restrictions
This program restricts applications from nationals of: EU/EEA nationals do not require this visa
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