🇪🇸 Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Also known as: DNV, telework visa, visado de teletrabajo
Last verified: September 6, 2026
What is the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
For Americans who work remotely for employers or clients outside Spain. The 2026 threshold is EUR 2,849 a month — 200% of the Spanish minimum wage — plus EUR 1,068 for your first family member and EUR 356 for each additional one. No more than 20% of your income may come from Spanish clients, and you need either a degree or three years of relevant experience, plus evidence your employer has traded for at least a year. Applying from a US consulate gets you a one-year visa; applying from inside Spain during a legal 90-day tourist stay gets a three-year permit directly, which is usually the better move. Note the threshold rose in 2026 with the minimum wage, while the non-lucrative visa's did not — compare both before assuming this is the right route.
This overview is written for Americans. Fees and paperwork differ by nationality; see the comparison below.
Spain Digital Nomad Visa requirements, cost, and processing time
| Government fee | $90–$915 |
| Processing time | 3–12 weeks |
| Minimum annual income | $32,000–$39,700/year (about $2,667–$3,308/month) |
| Minimum savings | No fixed threshold on record |
| Job offer | Not required |
| Degree | Not required |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes |
Amounts are approximate US dollar equivalents of figures set in local currency, verified against official sources for Brazilians, British citizens, and Americans.
Spain Digital Nomad Visa cost and processing time by nationality
| Applicants | Gov. fee | Processing | Min. income | Min. savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazilians | $90 | 3–10 weeks | $32,000/year | — |
| 🇬🇧 British citizens | $915 | 4–12 weeks | $39,700/year | — |
| 🇺🇸 Americans | $150 | 3–10 weeks | $38,000/year | — |
Each row links to the full guide for that nationality, with the document checklist.
Documents needed for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa
- Confirm your income and client mix qualify
- Decide whether to apply from the US or from inside Spain
- Gather employment or client contracts
- Obtain an FBI background check and apostille it
- Get your degree or experience evidence apostilled and translated
- Arrange private health insurance valid in Spain
- Register with Spanish social security or use the US totalization agreement
- Submit your application
- Obtain your NIE and register your address (empadronamiento)
- Apply for your TIE residence card
- Plan for US and Spanish tax obligations
- Track renewals toward permanent residence
This list is the checklist for Americans. Other nationalities have their own steps, linked in the table above. The full ordered checklist, with timing, dependencies, and personalized due dates, is part of the plan.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- What are the requirements for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
- The requirements we have on record are: income of about $32,000–$39,700 a year. No job offer is needed. Amounts are USD equivalents verified for Brazilians, British citizens, and Americans; the official source lists the full document set.
- How much does the Spain Digital Nomad Visa cost?
- The government fee is about $90 for Brazilians, $915 for British citizens, and $150 for Americans (USD equivalent). Translations, apostilles, insurance, and courier costs come on top.
- What is the Spain Digital Nomad Visa processing time?
- Typical processing takes 3–10 weeks for Brazilians and Americans and 4–12 weeks for British citizens after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What is the income requirement for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
- The minimum income is about $32,000 a year (roughly $2,667 a month) for Brazilians, $39,700 a year (roughly $3,308 a month) for British citizens, and $38,000 a year (roughly $3,167 a month) for Americans, 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.
- Do I need a job offer for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
- No. The Spain Digital Nomad Visa does not require a job offer from an employer in Spain.
- Can family members join on the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
- Yes. Accompanying family members are allowed, with additional documentation.
- Does the Spain Digital Nomad Visa lead to permanent residency?
- Yes. It offers a path to permanent residency after the qualifying period.
- Is the DNV the same as the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
- Yes. DNV, telework visa, and visado de teletrabajo are other names people use for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government sources: inclusion.gob.es, exteriores.gob.es. This guide is general information, not legal advice.