Spain digital nomad visa: requirements, income and cover letter
Who can get Spain's digital nomad (international teleworker) visa, how much income you need, and what to write in your cover letter.
Who it is for
Remote workers employed by, or freelancing for, companies outside Spain. Freelancers may have Spanish clients for at most 20% of their work.
Main requirements
- Work relationship with your employer or clients for at least 3 months
- The company has been active for at least 1 year
- A university degree or at least 3 years of relevant experience
- Income of at least 200% of the Spanish minimum wage (about EUR 2,762 a month in 2025; check the current figure), plus 75% of it for the first family member and 25% for each additional one
- Health insurance and a clean criminal record
What your cover letter should cover
- Your job or business and your clients
- How long you have worked with them, remotely
- Your income and how it is paid
- Why Spain and where you will live
- Family members coming with you
Where to apply
From abroad at a Spanish consulate, which issues a visa for one year, or from inside Spain if you are there legally, which leads to a longer residence permit. Check the current rules on the Spanish consulate's website.
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