Spain Digital Nomad Visa 2026 — What You Need to Know
Income requirements
You need to earn at least 200% of Spain's minimum interprofessional wage — approximately EUR 2,646/month in 2026. If you're bringing dependants, add 75% of minimum wage per family member. Income must come from companies outside Spain (or up to 20% from Spanish clients for freelancers).
Beckham Law — flat 24% tax
Spain's special tax regime for inbound workers (the so-called Beckham Law) charges a flat 24% on the first EUR 600,000 of Spanish-source income for 6 years. Foreign-source income is exempt. This makes Spain genuinely competitive on tax compared to many EU countries where marginal rates exceed 40%.
Application process
Apply at the Spanish consulate in your home country. You'll need: employment contract or freelance client evidence, income proof for the last 3 months, criminal record certificate, health insurance, and accommodation proof. Processing: 20 working days for a decision once all documents are submitted.
Spain vs Portugal — the honest comparison
Portugal's NHR applies for 10 years; Spain's Beckham Law for 6. Portugal requires EUR 3,280/month; Spain requires EUR 2,646/month. Portugal's D8 path to citizenship is 5 years; Spain requires 10 years (2 for Latin Americans). Spain has better weather inland; Portugal has better value in most cities. Both are excellent — the right choice depends on where you want to end up.
Best cities
Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Malaga (Costa del Sol) and Seville are the main hubs. Valencia and Malaga offer the best balance of infrastructure and cost of living for most digital nomads.
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