Spain digital nomad visa: requirements and day planning
Use current sources to understand the route, then keep the immigration checklist separate from your tax-day threshold.
At a glance
Foreign employer; independent professionals may have limited Spanish clients (up to 20% of their activity).
Houston describes a one-year telework visa. An in-country residence authorization is a different process; confirm which route applies to you.
Income and household
€2,442 / month · main applicant
200% of the 2026 SMI, as listed by the Houston consulate. Family members require additional resources.
Accompanying family is possible, with relationship documents and additional financial evidence.
Before you apply
- Check your consular jurisdiction and work relationship.
- Confirm professional qualifications, financial evidence, social security and health cover.
After approval
- Confirm the validity and conditions printed on your authorization.
- Check residence-card steps and keep actual travel separate from planned dates.
Budget and fees
Application, residence-card, insurance and document costs vary; obtain a current consular quote.
Keep planning separate from permission
Save prospective dates in your residence plan without adding them to actual travel. A national visa or residence permit does not create unrestricted permission to travel or work throughout Schengen. Tax residence and immigration permission require separate assessments.