Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Spain's digital nomad visa lets professionals from outside the EU live in Spain while working for companies or clients abroad. We connect you with an independent Spanish immigration lawyer who reviews your case, prepares your file and submits it for you.
The visa is for nationals of countries outside the EU and EEA. EU and EEA citizens can already live and work in Spain.
The main conditions set by Spanish law (Ley 14/2013). Your lawyer confirms how each one applies to you.
Some advisers quote a higher figure because they calculate it differently. Your lawyer confirms the amount that applies to your case.
Answer a few questions about your work, income and family.
Your lawyer reviews your answers, explains your options and confirms in writing what the fee covers before you commit to anything.
You get a private online portal to upload your documents. Nothing sensitive is sent by email.
Your lawyer is based in Spain and checks your documents, arranges translations and apostilles, submits your application and follows it to a decision.
The exact list depends on your case and your consulate, and your lawyer gives it to you. In general, the file covers:
Many documents need an apostille and a sworn translation. Your lawyer tells you which ones, in what order to get them, and checks everything before it is filed.
You apply for the visa at the Spanish consulate that covers where you live. The law sets a decision period of 10 working days, although consulates can extend it. The visa lasts up to 1 year; before it expires you apply in Spain for a residence permit.
If you are legally in Spain, for example as a visitor, you can apply in Spain for a residence permit of up to 3 years without a prior visa. The law sets a 20-day decision period.
The permit can be renewed for periods of 2 years while you still meet the conditions. Once it is granted, you get your foreign resident card (TIE) and register locally; your lawyer takes you through these steps.
| Item | Amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer's fee | USD 6,000 in total | The full process. Agreed in writing before you start, and invoiced to you directly by your lawyer. |
| Government fees | About €73 per person | Residence permit fee in Spain. Consular visa fees vary by nationality (USD 190 at US consulates). |
| Other costs | Varies | Sworn translations, apostilles, criminal record certificates and health insurance. |
Spain has a special tax regime for people who move to Spain for work, often called the Beckham Law, which can reduce what you pay in your first years. Whether it suits you depends on your situation; your lawyer or a tax adviser will guide you before you move.
Yes. Your spouse or registered partner, your children and, in some cases, dependent parents can apply with you. Each family member adds to the minimum income required.
If you are self-employed, up to 20% of your work may be for Spanish clients. Employees must work for a company based outside Spain.
The visa is valid for up to 1 year. A residence permit issued in Spain lasts up to 3 years and can be renewed for 2 years at a time.
Yes. Americans can apply at the Spanish consulate that covers their state, or apply for the residence permit from inside Spain if they are already lawfully there. Your lawyer tells you which route fits your case.
Your lawyer's fee is USD 6,000 in total for the full process, agreed in writing before you start and invoiced to you directly. Government fees are modest: USD 190 for the visa at US consulates and about EUR 73 for the residence permit. Translations, apostilles and health insurance are extra.
No. Your lawyer works in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian, and arranges sworn translations of your documents where they are needed.
If you live in Spain for more than 183 days in a year, you are usually a Spanish tax resident. Ask your lawyer or a tax adviser about the special regime for people who move to Spain for work.
Preparing the documents usually takes the longest. The law sets decision periods, but the authorities can ask for more information, so timings vary. Your lawyer gives you a realistic plan.
Time in Spain on this permit generally counts toward long-term residence, which normally requires five years of legal residence.
No. Arx Capital Group runs this site and introduces applicants to an independent Spanish immigration lawyer. All legal advice and representation come from your lawyer, who contracts with you and bills you directly.
Tell us about your situation. An independent Spanish immigration lawyer's team will review your answers and contact you. Please do not send passports, ID documents or criminal record information through this form.
This site is run by Arx Capital Group Inc., a Delaware corporation. Arx Capital Group is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. Legal services are provided by an independent Spanish immigration lawyer (abogado) who contracts with and bills clients directly and confirms the fee in writing before work starts.
Information only, not legal advice. Decisions on visas and residence permits are made by the Spanish authorities.