Spain’s digital nomad visa is the main door into Spanish residency for working people since the golden visa closed in 2025. Here is the plain version.
Who it is for
People who work remotely for companies or clients outside Spain. Employees need an employer who agrees in writing; freelancers need clients, with no more than a small share of income from Spanish ones.
The core requirements
Remote income of roughly 2,800 euros a month (more with family members), three months of work history with your employer or clients, a company that has existed at least a year, clean criminal record, and health insurance. Family can join from the start.
What you get
Up to three years at first renewal cycle, a path toward long-term residency, and the right to live anywhere in Spain: the Valencia region, Malaga and the Costa Blanca are the favourites.
What it means for buying
Buying a home does not grant residency in Spain anymore, but residency makes buying simpler and cheaper to run. Many families rent for the first year on this visa, then buy once the region is chosen. The honest order: visa first, purchase second.
Exact thresholds move with Spain’s minimum wage; confirm the current figure before applying.