Digital Nomads Visa Spain (DNV)

Non-EU foreign nationals can apply for a residence permit for international telework via Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), in Spain. That’s to carry out remote work or professional activities for companies located outside Spain, using exclusively IT, telematic, and telecommunication means.

Main features of digital nomad visa

Purpose / Who is it for For: for remote workers, freelancers or employees who work for clients/companies outside Spain (or abroad), who want to live in Spain while continuing remote work.

Work Permitted: can work remotely for foreign clients, sometimes allowed limited work for Spanish companies (often up to a cap, e.g. 20% of income) under certain conditions. borralaw.com+2Abogado Extranjería Madrid+2

Minimum Income / Financial Means: proof of stable income from abroad or remote work. The threshold is generally lower or comparable; often around 200% of the Spanish minimum wage (SMI). E.g., approx. €2,520–€2,650/month for a solo applicant. Extra amounts required if bringing dependents.

• SMI (Minimum salary) for 2025: amount in euros 1.184 

Permits / Duration / Renewal: initially valid for 1 year (if applied from abroad), with renewals up to 5 years. In some cases, if applied/residing inside Spain, duration might be longer initially.

Family / Dependents: Similar allowance for family, though required extra income calculations can differ (often lower increment per dependent vs NLV).

Tax Implications: one of the benefits is access to special tax regimes (for example, under some conditions a “Beckham Law”-type expat regime) which may reduce tax burden. Still, must fulfil requirements and it depends on whether you have income from Spain etc.

Health Insurance: private health insurance required. Also proof of no criminal record, etc.

Residency / Citizenship Path: time on the nomad visa can count toward the residence requirement, eventually toward permanent residence/citizenship if continuous stay.

Other Considerations / Restrictions: For the nomad visa, requirement that most income come from foreign sources; there may be caps on proportion of Spanish income. Also need proof of remote work, good contracts/invoices etc. Some tax obligations to Spanish authorities.

Application: Can be applied for either at a Spanish consulate in your home country or directly from within Spain if you are a legal visitor.

Procesing time: A fast-track process, typically processed within 20 to 45 days.

After approval: Collect residence card (TIE).

Conditions & requirements

• For remote work: Only for companies outside Spain.
• For professional activities: Allowed to work for a Spanish company, but it must be less than 20% of their total professional activity.

Requirements:

1. Graduates or postgraduates from reputable universities, vocational training, or business schools, or a minimum of three years of professional experience.
2. Proof of ongoing business activity from the employer.
3. Documentation proving the remote nature of the work.
4. Evidence of an existing work or professional relationship for at least three months, along with terms and conditions.

Permits and Duration:

• Visa: For applicants outside Spain, allowing residence and work throughout Spain for one year, or less if the work period is shorter.

After one year, a residence authorization must be requested.

Non-Lucrative Visa vs Digital Nomad Visa

📊 IPREM vs. SMI in Spain (2025)

Here’s a concise comparison between Spain’s IPREM (Indicador Público de Renta de Efectos Múltiples) and the SMI (Salario Mínimo Interprofesional) for 2025, highlighting their differences and applications: