Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups)
Category: Migration · Processing time: 1-3 months
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Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones
Always submit applications through the official source. Last verified 2026-06-21.
Visa type
Migration
Processing time
1-3 months
Fees
ConsularVisaFee: EUR 80
Validity
1 year (if applied from abroad) or 3 years (if applied within Spain).
Stay duration
Up to 5 years (initial + renewals).
Entry type
Visa (abroad) or Residence Permit (in Spain).
Insurance
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Overview
Provides a pathway for remote workers to live in Spain. Path to PR: Yes (after 5 years). Path to citizenship: Yes (after 10 years). Income: Minimum €2,850/month (2026).
- Leads to permanent residency: Yes
- Requires job offer: No
- Language required: No
- Minimum education: Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree OR 3+ years of professional experience.
- Financial requirement: Mandatory: Minimum €2,850/month (2026) for single applicant; higher for dependents.
- Accommodation proof: Yes (Proof required for TIE registration).
Estimated Costs
- - ConsularVisaFee: EUR 80
- - TIE_CardFee: EUR 79.26
- - NIE_Fee: EUR 9.84
Required Documents
- - Valid passport
- - Proof of income (contracts, bank statements)
- - Remote work authorization from foreign employer/client
- - Apostilled criminal record check (past 5 years)
- - Full health insurance
- - University degree or proof of 3 years' experience
Application Steps
- Verify eligibility (remote work for non-Spanish clients/employers).
- Gather required documents: Apostilled criminal record, proof of income, remote work proof.
- Submit application at a Spanish consulate (1-year visa) or while in Spain (3-year residence permit).
- If in Spain, register for the TIE (Foreigner Identity Card) within 30 days of approval.
Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones →
Travel Insurance Requirement
- Mandatory: Confirm with official source
- Minimum coverage: Confirm current coverage rules
- Valid regions: Confirm accepted regions
- Approved providers: Use providers accepted by the official authority
Embassy, Consulate & Appointments
Embassy, consulate, jurisdiction, and appointment details vary by applicant location. Confirm the correct office before booking travel or paying fees.
Open appointment or official portal →Browse foreign embassies in Spain (MigrantIQ directory) →
Directory listings are for planning only — not legal advice. Confirm jurisdiction and appointment rules on the official portal.
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Benefits & What This Visa Allows
- - Right to live and work remotely in Spain.
- - Eligibility for the Beckham Law (special tax rate).
- - Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area.
Trust & safety
Before you pay or submit documents
Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract.
Relevant laws
- Immigration Status and Overstay Rules
Immigration · Severity: Critical
Your right to stay in Spain depends on the exact visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you hold. Do not assume a pending application, job offer, or school admission auto
- Work Authorisation Rules
Employment · Severity: Critical
In Spain, a visa that allows entry does not always allow work. Paid employment, freelancing, remote work, internships, and trial shifts may each have different permission rules.
- Tax Residency and Income Reporting
Tax · Severity: High
Living in Spain for long enough, working locally, or registering as a resident may trigger tax-residency or income-reporting duties even if your income is paid from abroad.
Active scam alerts
Some agents overcharge newcomers for translations, notarisation, apostilles, or courier services for Spain, and may produce documents that are not accepted by official authorities.
Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents and claim you must pay a special fee to enter Spain, avoid questioning, release documents, or fast-track border chec
Fraudsters offer admission, scholarships, or student visa packages for Spain through unofficial agents. Victims may receive fake acceptance letters that fail verification during visa processi
Scammers advertise fake apartments in Spain, pressure newcomers to transfer a deposit before viewing, and disappear after sending a fake lease or copied property photos.
Quick Eligibility Check
Use this self-check for Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups). It does not replace official legal assessment.
Common Rejection Reasons
- - Income level below the €2,850 threshold.
- - Failure to provide apostilled/translated criminal records.
- - Employer does not explicitly authorize remote work from Spain.
- - Lack of adequate full private health insurance.
Application Tips
- - If possible, enter Spain as a tourist and apply for the 3-year permit directly; it is more efficient than the 1-year visa from abroad.
- - Ensure your employment contract specifically mentions authorization for remote work.
- - Documents not in Spanish must be translated by a sworn translator ('traductor jurado').
Sources & References
Use these references for verification. Official government and appointment portals override summary guidance on MigrantIQ.
- Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones
Official source for forms, appointments, fees, and final requirements.
- MigrantIQ visa record
Last verified 2026-06-21.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This visa is designed for applicants matching Migration pathway criteria.
Typical processing time is 1-3 months, subject to documentation quality and application volume.
Start with eligibility evidence, document checklists, and proof of funds before submitting.
