Spain Digital Nomad / Telework Visa
Live in Spain legally while keeping your foreign remote job or clients.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Spanish visa for non-EU nationals who live in Spain while working remotely for companies or clients outside Spain; visa up to 1 year, then a residence permit of up to 3 years from inside Spain.
Dream spread
Live in Spain legally while keeping your foreign remote job or clients.
Relocation reality check
Need 200% of SMI (€2,442/month in 2026) plus €916 for the first family member and €306 per additional one; employees can only work for non-Spanish companies, freelancers may bill Spanish clients up to 20% of activity.
Your fit signals
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Spain 200% SMI threshold
Applicant must show income of at least 200% of SMI (2026: €2,442/month), plus €916 for the first family member and €306…
Check: Foreign income
Income must come from a foreign employer or your own company abroad.
Reality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
University/business-school graduates or 3+ years' professional experience; employees need 3+ months with an employer active 1+ year; freelancers need 3+ months of relationships with non-Spanish companies.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Spain 200% SMI threshold
BlockerApplicant must show income of at least 200% of SMI (2026: €2,442/month), plus €916 for the first family member and €306 for each additional one.
The long game
If Spain becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
Spain · residency → PR → citizenship
Curated- Y0ArriveYear zero
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- 2,442 EUR per month≈ USD 2,845/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)Applicant minimum listed as 200% of Spain's monthly SMI for 2026.
- Duration
- 12–36 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Spain's tax residency and special regimes require professional review.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Community & lifestyle
Lived experience signals — not a substitute for official rules.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇪🇸 Spain. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/GoingToSpain
Dedicated to moving to Spain — visas, NIE, paperwork.
- r/askspain
Red flags
- Income threshold changes with SMI
- Tax complexity
- Professional proof required
- Primarily foreign-client work
Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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