🇪🇸 Spain — Digital Nomad Visa
Work remotely from one of Europe's most vibrant and culturally rich countries. Spain's Digital Nomad Visa (Visado Para Nómadas Digitales) lets you legally live in Spain while continuing to work for your foreign employer or clients — with a special low flat tax rate.
Introduced in 2023 under Spain's "Startup Act" (Law 28/2022), the Digital Nomad Visa is designed for remote workers and self-employed professionals who can perform their work digitally for non-Spanish companies or international clients.
What makes Spain's DNV uniquely attractive is the optional application of the "Beckham Law" (Régimen Especial para Trabajadores Impatriados), which allows qualifying nomads to pay a special tax rate of 19% to 24% on Spanish-earned income instead of the standard progressive rates (which can reach 47%). This is a massive financial advantage.
The residency permit is valid for 5 years, providing full Schengen mobility. After 5 years of legal residence, you may apply for long-term permanent EU residence, and after 10 years, Spanish citizenship (with some exceptions for citizens of former Spanish territories).
Legally live and work in Spain for foreign employers or international clients.
Beckham Law allows a special rate of 19% to 24% vs. Spain's 47% top rate.
Travel visa-free across all 26 Schengen countries from your Spanish base.
Enjoy 300+ days of sunshine, beaches, world-class food, and vibrant culture.
Bring your spouse and dependent children under the same visa application.
Build toward long-term EU residency (5 years) and citizenship (10 years).
We confirm your income, work situation, and document readiness.
Compile contracts, payslips, police clearance, and insurance documents.
Apply at the Spanish consulate in your country of residence.
Receive your 1-year Spanish Digital Nomad Visa.
Enter Spain and register at your local municipality (padrón).
Convert to a 3-year renewable Spanish residency permit (TIE card).
Named after footballer David Beckham who famously used it, this special tax regime allows qualifying foreign workers in Spain to pay a special reduced tax rate of 19% to 24% on earnings up to €600,000 instead of Spain's regular progressive scale (up to 47%). This benefit gives nomads an exceptional financial advantage while enjoying life in Spain.
Special tax rate under the Beckham Law
Validity & residency duration period
Maximum income covered by special rate
Standard Spanish top marginal tax rate
Non-EU nationals who work remotely for a non-Spanish company (or as freelancers with mostly non-Spanish clients), with at least 1 year of remote work experience and a minimum monthly income of €2,646 (200% of Spain's minimum wage). Self-employed professionals and employees are both eligible.
The Beckham Law (Régimen Especial para Trabajadores Impatriados) allows qualifying foreign workers to pay a special tax rate of 19% to 24% instead of the progressive scale up to 47%. You must apply for it separately within 6 months of registering as a Spanish tax resident. Our team handles this application as part of our complete DNV service.
Yes, but with a restriction. Up to 20% of your total income can come from Spanish companies or clients. If your Spanish income exceeds 20%, you may no longer qualify for the DNV and would need to transition to another work permit type.
Spain's Digital Nomad residency route is valid for 5 years (with initial visa and subsequent residence permit renewals). After 5 years of continuous legal residence, you can apply for permanent EU residency.
Yes. Your spouse/partner and dependent children can join you in Spain. You will need to demonstrate sufficient additional income — an additional 75% of the minimum wage for your spouse plus 25% per additional child. Family members can also apply to benefit from the Beckham Law regime.
Yes, indirectly. After 5 continuous years of legal residency in Spain, you can apply for long-term EU residency. After 10 years of legal residence, you may apply for Spanish citizenship (reduced to 2 years for citizens of Latin American countries, Andorra, Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, and Portugal).
Our Spain DNV specialists will handle every step — from eligibility assessment to Beckham Law application — so you can focus on your work.
