Spain Digital Nomad Visa (Teletrabajo) for Brazilians
Last verified: September 2, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 3–10 weeks
- Government fee
- about $90
- Start preparing
- about 5 months before your move
- Steps in the plan
- 12
- Need an apostille
- None
- Need a translation
- None
- Job offer
- Not required
“Start preparing” covers gathering documents, the 3–10 weeks decision wait and two weeks of slack. Add apostille and translation costs to the government fee.
Overview
Spain's remote-work residence permit, and the most practical self-serve route for Brazilians who already have income from outside Spain. You need to work remotely for companies based outside Spain — no more than 20 per cent of your income may come from Spanish clients — and earn around twice the Spanish minimum wage, roughly €2,650 a month, with more required for each family member. You also need either a degree or three years of relevant experience, plus proof the employer has existed for at least a year. Where this becomes powerful is the exit: as a Brazilian national you can naturalise after just two years of legal residence under Article 22 of the Código Civil, against ten years for most nationalities, so this visa can put Spanish and therefore EU citizenship within a realistic horizon.
This page covers Brazilians. For every nationality we track, see the Spain Digital Nomad Visa overview.
Requirements for Brazilians
| Minimum annual income | $32,000/year |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | No |
| Degree required | No |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 3–10 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $90. Difficulty: 2/5.
Documents you'll need
- Confirm your income and client mix qualifyAbout EUR 2,650 a month, with at most 20 per cent of income from Spanish clients.
- Gather proof of remote employment or client contractsContract or client agreements showing a relationship of at least three months, plus a company a year old.
- Obtain your degree certificate or evidence of 3 years of experienceDegree or 3 years of experience; Brazilian degrees need a Hague apostille and sworn Spanish translation.
- Get a Brazilian criminal record certificate and apostille itFederal Police antecedentes criminais certificate covering five years, apostilled; valid about six months.
- Arrange private health insurance valid in SpainFull coverage from a company authorised in Spain, with no co-payments or waiting periods.
- Register with Brazilian social security or arrange Spanish coverageA Brazil-Spain certificate of coverage can satisfy it, otherwise register with Spanish social security.
- Decide whether to apply from Brazil or from within SpainConsulate route gives a one-year visa; applying in Spain during a 90-day stay gives a three-year permit.
- Submit the application and pay the feeAt the consulate in Brasilia, Sao Paulo or Rio, or via UGE-CE from Spain, typically about 20 working days.
- Obtain your NIE and register your address (empadronamiento)The NIE is your foreigner identity number; empadronamiento is address registration at your town hall.
- Apply for your TIE residence cardBook a cita previa for fingerprints within a month of arrival.
- Keep continuous, documented legal residenceCitizenship eligibility depends on two years of unbroken, documented legal residence.
- Prepare for citizenship at the two-year markNeeds the CCSE civics exam and, unless exempted, the DELE A2 Spanish exam.
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
Not moving yet?
The Digital Nomad Visa (Teletrabajo) takes about 5 months from first document to moving day. Tell us when you plan to move and we’ll email you once, on the day you should start.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the Spain Digital Nomad Visa (Teletrabajo) take for Brazilians?
- Typical processing time is 3–10 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the Digital Nomad Visa (Teletrabajo) cost?
- The government fee is approximately $90. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Brazilians need a job offer for the Digital Nomad Visa (Teletrabajo)?
- No. The Digital Nomad Visa (Teletrabajo) does not require a job offer from a Spain employer.
- Can I bring my family on the Digital Nomad Visa (Teletrabajo)?
- Yes — this visa allows accompanying family members, with additional documentation.
- What is the income requirement for the Digital Nomad Visa (Teletrabajo) for Brazilians?
- The minimum income is about $32,000 a year, roughly $2,667 a month, expressed in US dollars. The official threshold is set in local currency and moves with exchange rates, so confirm the current figure with the official source.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source. This guide is general information, not legal advice.