Spain's Digital Nomad Visa is a residence visa specifically designed for remote workers who are employed by or provide services to companies outside of Spain. It allows you to legally live and work in Spain while enjoying favourable tax treatment.
It is officially part of the visado para teletrabajo de carácter internacional (international telework visa) framework, launched as part of Spain's Ley de Startups (Startup Law).
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Employment type | Remote work for a company outside Spain, OR freelancer with predominantly non-Spanish clients |
| Spanish income limit | Maximum 20% of total income from Spanish companies |
| Professional relationship | Existing employment (3+ months) or client relationship (1+ year for freelancers) |
| Qualifications | University degree or 3+ years professional experience |
| No criminal record | Clean background in home country and any country of residence in past 5 years |
| Health insurance | Full coverage with a provider operating in Spain |
| Tax history | Must not have been a Spanish tax resident in the preceding 5 years |
Holders can opt into Spain's Special Tax Regime for Inbound Workers, commonly known as the Beckham Law.
| Feature | Standard Spanish Tax | Beckham Law Regime |
|---|---|---|
| Tax rate | Progressive: 19%–47% | Flat 24% on first €600,000 |
| Taxable income | Worldwide income | Spanish-source income only |
| Duration | Indefinite | Up to 6 years (year of arrival + 5) |
| Wealth tax | On worldwide assets | On Spanish assets only |
For a digital nomad earning €80,000/year from a foreign employer, the flat 24% rate can save thousands of euros annually compared to standard progressive rates.
| Stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Initial visa | 1 year |
| First renewal | Up to 3 years |
| Second renewal | Up to 2 years |
| After 5 years | Permanent residency available |
| Feature | Digital Nomad Visa | Non-Lucrative Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Can you work? | Yes — remotely for foreign companies | No work permitted |
| Tax benefit | Beckham Law (flat 24%) | Standard rates |
| Ideal for | Remote workers, freelancers | Retirees, independently wealthy |
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