Spain Digital Nomad Visa — Free guided application
Spain's Digital Nomad Visa (Ley 14/2013 amended by Ley 28/2022) lets remote workers for non-Spanish employers or clients live in Spain for up to 5 years, with a 24% flat tax option for up to 4 years. Pathway runs the full eligibility check and generates the document pack.
Who this route is for
- ✓Remote worker for a non-Spanish employer OR self-employed with non-Spanish clients (≤20% Spanish income)
- ✓Monthly income at least €2,762 (≈3× Spanish SMI for 2026)
- ✓University degree OR 3+ years relevant professional experience
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✓Private health insurance with full Spanish coverage
Documents you'll need
- •Passport
- •Employer letter confirming remote work authorisation (1+ year of employment relationship)
- •Proof of income — 3 months bank statements + employment contract
- •Degree certificate OR CV evidencing 3+ years experience
- •Criminal record certificate (apostilled + sworn translation)
- •Private health insurance certificate
- •Application fee
Pathway pre-fills the DNV application via UGE-CE and writes the Spanish cover letter — free.
10 minutes. No signup. No upsell. The same document pack a Spanish consultancy charges €350 for.
Start free diagnostic →Frequently asked questions
Should I apply for the DNV from inside or outside Spain?+
Outside Spain via consulate is dramatically faster (10-20 working days) but limited to a 1-year initial permit. Inside Spain via UGE-CE grants a 3-year permit but processing is slower and your Schengen 90/180 clock may expire. Pathway's diagnostic recommends based on your specific situation.
Can I apply for the DNV if I have Spanish clients?+
Yes, but Spanish-sourced income cannot exceed 20% of your total income. Above that, you don't qualify. Pathway helps structure income evidence to demonstrate compliance.
How does the Beckham Law tax option work with the DNV?+
DNV holders can opt into the special 24% flat-tax regime for up to 4 years on Spanish-sourced income up to €600,000. To qualify, you must not have been Spanish tax resident in the previous 5 years. The election must be made within 6 months of starting Spanish tax residence.
Can my family join me on the DNV?+
Yes. Spouse, registered partner, dependent children, and dependent parents can be added as derived applicants. Income requirements scale: +75% SMI for spouse, +25% SMI per additional dependent.