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Spain Digital Nomad Visa Application

Full legal coordination for Spain's Telework Visa -- eligibility assessment, documentation, Beckham Law tax registration, and application filing. Consulate route or in-Spain residence permit managed as a single engagement.

For remote employees, freelancers, and contractors earning from outside Spain who want to live and work legally in Spain under the Startup Act framework (Ley 28/2022).

2,500+

Successful applications across all programs

98%

Approval rate across all visa programs

15-45 days

Official processing time

Two application routes -- consulate abroad (1-year visa) or in-Spain filing (3-year residence permit)

Beckham Law registration -- 24% flat tax rate on income up to EUR 600,000 for the first six years

Family included -- spouse or partner, dependent children, and qualifying relatives in one application

Licensed lawyers registered with the Spanish Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados)

The Telework Visa

Work Remotely, Live in Spain

Spain's Digital Nomad Visa -- officially the Visado para Teletrabajo de Caracter Internacional -- allows non-EU remote workers to live and work legally in Spain while employed by companies outside the country. Introduced under Spain's Startup Act (Ley 28/2022), it launched in January 2023 and has become one of Europe's most popular residence options for location-independent professionals.

Applicants must earn at least EUR 2,849 per month (200% of Spain's minimum wage), hold a degree or three years of professional experience, and have worked with their current employer or clients for at least three months. The visa grants Schengen-area travel, a path to permanent residency after five years, and access to Spain's Beckham Law tax regime -- a flat 24% rate on income up to EUR 600,000.

Last updated: February 2026

Read our full Spain Digital Nomad Visa guide

Remote Employees

Employed by a company registered outside Spain with a remote work arrangement. The company must have been operating for at least one year and must have employed you for at least three months. W2 employees and traditional employment contracts are now accepted. Employer must authorise remote work from Spain in writing.

Freelancers & Contractors

Self-employed professionals working with international clients. At least 80% of income must come from outside Spain -- up to 20% may come from Spanish clients. Three months of active client relationships required. Invoices, contracts, and bank statements used to evidence income and client base.

Consulate Route

Apply from your home country through a Spanish consulate. Visa issued for up to one year. On arrival in Spain, convert to a three-year residence permit (TIE) through UGE-CE. Processing time: 15 to 45 business days. Recommended for applicants who cannot travel to Spain before applying.

In-Spain Route

Apply directly from within Spain if legally present (tourist visa, visa-free entry, or any valid visa). Residence permit issued for up to three years without the intermediate one-year visa step. Filed online through UGE-CE. Typically faster -- two to three months from filing to approval. Requires NIE and digital certificate or authorised representative.

Why MovingTo

More Than Filing the Application

Any firm can submit forms. The difference is whether your documentation is structured to avoid requests for additional information, your tax position is optimised from day one, and your family is included in a single coordinated timeline.

Beckham Law Tax Setup

Spain's special tax regime for inbound workers (Regimen Especial de Trabajadores Desplazados) offers a flat 24% income tax rate on earnings up to EUR 600,000 for the first six years. You must register within six months of your visa. We coordinate the Modelo 149 filing with the Spanish tax authority (AEAT) as part of the engagement -- not as an afterthought.

Route Strategy

Consulate or in-Spain -- each route has different timelines, document requirements, and initial permit durations. Applying from within Spain grants a three-year permit directly, but requires legal presence, a NIE, and either a digital certificate or an authorised representative. We assess your circumstances and recommend the route that delivers the strongest outcome in the shortest timeframe.

Full Documentation

Income evidence, employment verification, health insurance, criminal record certificates, apostilles, sworn translations, social security coordination -- every document prepared, reviewed, and assembled into a complete dossier before submission. Requests for additional documentation are the primary cause of delays. We structure the file to avoid them.

Service Scope

What We Handle, What We Don't

We Handle

  • Eligibility assessment -- income, employment, qualifications, and route recommendation
  • Full document checklist tailored to your consulate or in-Spain filing
  • Income evidence structuring -- payslips, contracts, invoices, bank statements
  • Employer letter drafting and remote work authorisation coordination
  • Criminal record certificate guidance -- apostille and sworn translation
  • Health insurance sourcing -- Spanish-authorised provider, minimum EUR 30,000 coverage
  • NIE and digital certificate assistance for in-Spain applicants
  • Consulate appointment scheduling or UGE-CE online filing
  • Beckham Law (Modelo 149) tax registration coordination with AEAT
  • Family member applications -- spouse, children, dependents filed together

We Don't

  • Provide ongoing accounting, bookkeeping, or tax filing services
  • Act as your employer of record or payroll provider in Spain
  • Guarantee visa approval -- decisions rest with immigration authorities
  • Provide investment advice or financial planning
  • Handle Spanish company formation (see our D2 Entrepreneur Visa service)

From Assessment to Residence in Spain

Typical timeline: 2 to 4 months from engagement to approval

01

Eligibility & Strategy

We verify your income against the EUR 2,849 monthly threshold, confirm your employment or freelance status meets the three-month minimum, and assess your qualifications. Based on your circumstances -- nationality, current location, family situation -- we recommend the consulate route or the in-Spain route and outline the full timeline.

02

Documentation

Complete document assembly: income evidence, employment contract or client agreements, employer authorisation letter, criminal record certificates (apostilled and translated), health insurance policy, proof of address or accommodation, and social security coordination documents. Every item reviewed for compliance before submission.

03

Application Filing

Consulate route: appointment booked, applicant prepared for interview, passport submitted with full dossier. In-Spain route: application filed electronically through UGE-CE with authorised legal representation. Family applications filed simultaneously. We monitor status and respond to any requests for additional documentation.

04

Approval & Setup

Post-approval: TIE residence card application, NIE confirmation, empadronamiento (municipal registration), social security enrolment, and Beckham Law tax registration (Modelo 149 filed with AEAT within six months). For consulate applicants, we coordinate the transition from visa to three-year residence permit upon arrival in Spain.

Client Results

"Software engineer, fully remote for a US company. MovingTo handled everything -- income evidence, employer letter, social security coordination, and the in-Spain application through UGE-CE. Three-year residence permit approved in under six weeks. Beckham Law registration filed the same month."

D. Kowalski

Digital Nomad Visa -- Remote employee -- Poland, 2025

"Freelance brand strategist with clients across the UK and US. The team structured my income evidence from multiple contracts and invoices, sourced the right health insurance, and filed the consulate application in London. Visa approved in three weeks -- no additional documents requested."

S. Okonkwo

Digital Nomad Visa -- Freelancer -- Nigeria/UK, 2025

"Applied with my wife and two children. MovingTo calculated the family income thresholds, coordinated four sets of criminal record certificates and translations, and filed all applications together. The whole family approved on the in-Spain route -- three-year permits for everyone."

R. & K. Mehta

Digital Nomad Visa -- Family application -- India, 2024

"W2 employee at a Canadian SaaS company. There was uncertainty about whether traditional employees qualified -- MovingTo's lawyers confirmed the route, prepared the Certificate of Coverage documentation, and handled the consulate filing in Toronto. Approved without interview."

A. Tremblay

Digital Nomad Visa -- W2 employee -- Canada, 2025

Common Questions

Working With Us

What are the income requirements?

You must earn at least EUR 2,849 per month (200% of Spain's minimum wage as of 2026). For families, add EUR 1,069 per month for the first dependent and EUR 357 for each additional dependent. Income is gross (before tax) and can be demonstrated through payslips, employment contracts, invoices, and bank statements. Multiple income sources can be combined.

Should I apply from a consulate or from within Spain?

The consulate route grants a one-year visa, later converted to a three-year residence permit. The in-Spain route grants a three-year permit directly, is typically faster, and avoids the intermediate visa step. We recommend based on your nationality, whether you can enter Spain visa-free, and your preferred timeline.

Can W2 employees apply?

Yes. Since 2025, Spanish authorities have approved W2 employees (salaried workers on traditional employment contracts with foreign companies). Your employer must authorise remote work from Spain in writing, and you will need social security coordination documentation such as a Certificate of Coverage. Approvals are case-by-case.

What is the Beckham Law?

Spain's special tax regime for inbound workers. It allows qualifying Digital Nomad Visa holders to pay a flat 24% income tax rate on income up to EUR 600,000 per year for the first six years -- instead of the standard progressive rates of up to 47%. You must not have been a Spanish tax resident in the five years before your visa. Registration is via Modelo 149 filed with AEAT within six months.

Can I include my family?

Yes. Spouse or unmarried partner, dependent children, and in some cases dependent parents or other relatives can be included. Each dependent increases the income threshold. All family members receive the same visa or residence permit type and can travel freely within the Schengen area. We file all family applications simultaneously.

What qualifications do I need?

You must hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree from a recognised university, a professional certificate from an accredited institution, or demonstrate at least three years of professional experience in your current field. You must also have been employed by your current company or working with your current clients for at least three months before applying.

Get Started

Start Your Digital Nomad Visa Application

Get an eligibility assessment, route recommendation, and full timeline from our licensed Spanish legal team -- including Beckham Law tax registration.

Your Case Is Reviewed By

Raquel Moreno Diaz

Licensed Immigration Lawyer

Colegio de Abogados de Madrid -- Collegiate Member

Raquel Moreno Diaz oversees every Digital Nomad Visa engagement, ensuring income documentation, employment verification, and the full application dossier are structured to meet UGE-CE and consulate requirements from initial assessment through to residence permit issuance.

2,500+ successful applications across all programs -- 98% approval rate -- 4 European markets

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Free assessment with a licensed immigration lawyer. No obligation.

Your information is used only to respond to your request.

After You Submit

  • Lawyer confirms your eligibility and recommends the optimal application route
  • You receive a document checklist, timeline, and fee breakdown
  • We advise on Beckham Law eligibility and tax registration strategy
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