A Guide to the Digital Nomad Visa

Pros of obtaining it

• 💸 Reduced income tax rate of only 24% up to €600,000 during the first 6 years
• 🏖️ Live and work legally in Spain
• 🏥 Access to public healthcare

📋 Spain Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

To apply for the digital nomad visa for Spain, you must meet a set of specific criteria. These are the key Spain digital nomad visa requirements:

1. Be a non-EU citizen
2. Work remotely for a foreign company or have clients based outside Spain
3. Have at least 3 months of work history with your current employer or clients
4. Prove financial means: a minimum income of approx. €2,368/month, equal to 200% of the Spanish minimum wage as published by the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit
5. Hold private health insurance
6. Have a clean criminal record for the last 5 years
7. Show proof of advanced professional qualifications or at least 3 years of experience

How to obtain the aplication form and how to fill it in

You can apply for the Spain nomad visa either:

• Certificate that you have worked for at least three months before applying for the Digital Nomad Visa, for a foreign company. 
• Certificate issued by the Government Companies House, indicating the date of creation of the company where you work and its nature. 
• Document proving that your financial means are at least 200% of the Spanish Minimum Wage (approximately €2,368, based on the 2025 minimum wage confirmed by the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit).
• For your family members:
  • The first member of your family must demonstrate an additional financial capacity of at least 75% of the Spanish Minimum Wage (approximately €888), according to the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit.
  • The following members of your family must have at least 25% of the Spanish Minimum Wage (approximately €296).
• Photocopy of your university degree or professional certificate.
• Proof of registration with Social Security. This requirement may change depending on whether you are registered in Spain or abroad. 

🖊️ Filling out the form can be tricky—make sure all documents are translated into Spanish and legalized where necessary.

How Do Digital Nomads Pay Taxes in Spain?

One of the biggest benefits of the Spain digital nomad visa is access to the special Impatriates Tax Regime, a system originally designed to attract foreign talent (often referred to as the Beckham Law).

Under this regime:

• You are taxed only on income earned in Spain
• You enjoy a flat tax rate of 24% on income up to €600,000/year
• Income above that is taxed at 47%, the rate set by the Spanish Tax Agency for the part of the taxable base exceeding €600,000
• The regime lasts for 6 years (year of arrival + 5 years)

📌 To apply for this reduced tax rate, you must submit Form 149 within 6 months of registering with Spanish Social Security, the deadline set by the Spanish Tax Agency.

If you don’t apply for the regime, you’ll be taxed under regular Spanish IRPF, which is progressive and includes worldwide income.

✈️ Ready to Work Remotely from Spain?

The Spain digital nomad visa offers the perfect combination of professional freedom and lifestyle quality—plus significant tax advantages if you qualify for the impatriates regime.

Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, or remote employee, this visa can open the door to a life full of sunshine, tapas, and smart tax planning.

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