Spain Digital Nomad Visa (Telework Visa)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 20 business days via UGE-CE
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- 1 year (extendable to 3-year residence permit)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Spain's Digital Nomad Visa (officially the 'Telework Visa') for remote workers employed by non-Spanish companies or freelancers earning at least 80% of revenue from outside Spain. Minimum income EUR 34,188/year (200% of Spanish minimum wage). First dependent adds EUR 12,821/year, each additional dependent adds EUR 4,274/year. Fee may vary by nationality due to reciprocity agreements (AU, BD, CA, US, GB).
Eligibility
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Nationality
All non-EU/EEA citizens over 18 years old
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Employment
Must work remotely for a non-Spanish company (employed for at least 3 months, company trading for at least 1 year) OR be a freelancer with at least 80% revenue from non-Spanish clients
Required status: Remote employee or freelancer with non-Spanish clients
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Financial
Minimum annual income of EUR 34,188 for primary applicant. Additional EUR 12,821/year for first dependent, EUR 4,274/year for each additional dependent.
Minimum funds: EUR 34,188/year
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Criminal record
No criminal record in countries of residence during the past 2 years
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size color photograph
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, tax returns, employment contract, client contracts; Minimum amount: EUR 34,188/year (200% minimum wage)
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Police clearance
Countries required: Countries of residence during past 2 years; Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: General health assessment confirming no diseases with public health repercussions; Validity months: 3
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: National visa application form for digital nomad/telework visa
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card, bank transfer; Amount: EUR 90 consular fee + EUR 73.26 UGE-CE fee (varies by nationality)
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Private health insurance
Coverage territory: Spain; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000 per person, no co-pay, no waiting period
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather employment contract or freelance proof, income documentation, criminal record certificates from last 2 years of residences (apostilled), medical certificate, and health insurance.
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Online application
Complete the digital nomad visa application. Optionally, submit a UGE-CE application for the 3-year residence permit simultaneously.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at the Spanish consulate in your country of legal residence.
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Document submission
Submit all original documents and copies at the consulate appointment.
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Fee payment
Pay consular visa fee (approximately EUR 90) and UGE-CE fee (EUR 73.26).
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Processing wait
Wait for processing. UGE-CE processes within 20 business days. Visa issued within 10 days after authorization.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa. After arrival in Spain, obtain TIE (Foreigner Identity Card) within 30 days. Register with Social Security and tax authorities.