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What's this visa about and do I qualify?

👩‍💻 What’s Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa?

Spain's Digital Nomad Visa (officially called "Visado de Teletrabajador") allows non-EU remote workers to live legally in Spain while working for companies or clients outside Spain. It's one of Europe's most attractive options for digital nomads.

Introduced in 2023 as part of Spain’s Startup Act, the digital nomad visa allows non-EU citizens (including UK nationals) to live and work remotely in Spain for up to five years.

📋 Who is eligible?

1. Basic Qualifications

Age: 18+ years old

Nationality: Non-EU/EEA citizens only

Work Status: Remote employee OR freelancer/entrepreneur

Professional credentials: EITHER:

University degree (bachelor's or higher), OR

3+ years of documented work experience in your field

2. Income Requirements (2026)

Single applicant: €2,894/month minimum (gross, before taxes)

With spouse/partner: €4,017/month

Each additional dependent: Add 25% of base amount

4. Other Requirements

Clean criminal record (past 5 years)

Valid passport (12+ months remaining)

Private health insurance valid in Spain

Have not been a resident in Spain in past 5 years

3. Work Requirements

For Employees:

Employment contract with company outside Spain

Company must have been operating for 1+ year

Letter from employer confirming remote work permission

For Freelancers:

At least 80% of income from clients outside Spain

Can work up to 20% for Spanish clients

Business must be established for 1+ year

Note: This is tied to 200% of Spain's minimum wage and increases annually

📍 Getting into Spain

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And if you pick the UGE route like I did, you will need a Schengen Visa if your nationality requires a visa to step foot in Spain. If you’re from the US, UK, Canada, EU, you typically don’t need this Schengen visa anymore.