Digital Nomad
Spain's international telework permission covers qualified adult third-country nationals performing fully remote work for foreign businesses. Applicants need a recognised qualification or at least three years' relevant experience, established foreign work relationships, sufficient employment income and compliant health/social-security cover.
Income, funds or investment
Qualifying work income: 200% of monthly SMI for the principal applicant, plus 75% for the first accompanying family member and 25% for each further member. Initial in-country residence application fee: EUR 73.26 per person; consular visa fees are separate.
Internally checked against official sources on 20 Oct 2026. Automated check; see its exact scope and remaining unknowns.
Read the application guide and official sources →Passive Income Visa
Spain's non-lucrative residence route allows financially self-sufficient applicants to live in Spain without employment or professional activity, including remote work. The ministry's means requirement increases for accompanying relatives.
Income, funds or investment
Means test: 400% of monthly IPREM for the principal applicant, plus 100% for each accompanying family member, for the required initial period. Confirm the current euro equivalent with the competent consulate; fees are additional.
Provide sufficient resources for the initial year, health insurance from an insurer authorised in Spain, a medical certificate and the required criminal-record documents. Apply at the competent consulate for your place of residence and undertake not to work. Confirm the permitted family categories and each person’s documentary requirements with the consulate.
Internally checked against official sources on 20 Oct 2026. Automated check; see its exact scope and remaining unknowns.
Read the application guide and official sources →