By Expats, for Expats. 30+ Years Experience
De Expats, para Expats. +30 años de experiencia.
By Expats, for Expats. 30+ Years Experience
De Expats, para Expats. +30 años de experiencia.
Spain's Digital Nomad Visa lets non-EU remote workers and freelancers live legally in Spain for up to five years. Keep working for your existing employer or international clients, benefit from one of Europe's fastest visa processing times, and access significant tax advantages through the Beckham Law. One of the most practical pathways to long-term residency in Spain available today.
The Digital Nomad Visa is built for non-EU professionals who work remotely and want to make Spain their home legally, long-term, and with the right tax structure in place from day one.
It works for two types of applicants: employed remote workers whose overseas company lets them work from anywhere, and freelancers or self-employed professionals who earn at least 80% of their income from outside Spain. If you're employed, you may also qualify for the Beckham Law. Spain's flat 24% tax regime for qualifying expats. making this one of the most financially attractive relocation routes in Europe.
It's a great fit if you are:
It's not the right visa if you primarily want to work with Spanish clients. In that case, the Self-Employed Visa is a better fit.
For the complete 2026 requirements and documentation checklist, read our full Digital Nomad Visa guide
Getting the Digital Nomad Visa is step one. If you're an employed remote worker, there's a second process that most people don't discover until it's too late and it can save you tens of thousands of euros. It's called the Beckham Law.
Once you have the DNV, employed remote workers can apply for Spain's Special Expatriate Tax Regime and pay a flat 24% tax rate on Spanish employment income for up to six years, instead of progressive rates that reach 47%. Foreign income is generally not taxed in Spain, and foreign assets are exempt from Spanish wealth tax.
If you're a freelancer on the DNV, the Beckham Law generally doesn't apply. You'll pay standard Spanish income tax as an autónomo instead. Either way, getting your tax structure right before you arrive makes a significant difference.
One important deadline: you have just six months from registering with Spanish Social Security to apply for Beckham Law. Miss it and the opportunity is gone permanently.
Everything you need to know about Spain's Digital Nomad Visa. Eligibility, tax implications, and how the application process works.
Yes, the DNV is open to both employed remote workers and freelancers. As a freelancer, you need to show that at least 80% of your income comes from outside Spain and meet the €2,849/month threshold. The main difference is tax: freelancers on the DNV pay standard progressive IRPF rates rather than the flat 24% available to qualifying employed workers through the Beckham Law.
Yes, completely separately. The DNV and the Beckham Law are handled by different authorities. The DNV is your immigration permit, issued by the UGE-CE. The Beckham Law is a tax regime, applied for through the Agencia Tributaria using Modelo 149. You must submit that application within six months of registering with Spanish Social Security — there are no extensions. Getting both processes right from the start is exactly where we help.
Yes, but within limits. Spanish-sourced income must not exceed 20% of your total earnings. Go over that and you risk losing both your visa status and Beckham Law eligibility.
Yes, and it's one of the most underrated advantages of this visa. Every year on DNV residency counts toward Spanish long-term residency, available after five years, and Spanish nationality, which requires ten years for most nationalities. Citizens of Latin American countries, the Philippines, and Equatorial Guinea qualify after just two years.
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