EU residence visa for remote workers earning ≥ €2,646/month from foreign employers or clients. Pairs with the Beckham Law for a 24% flat tax up to €600K for six years.
Official name: Visado para Teletrabajadores de Carácter Internacional
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$2,000–$6,000
15–45 days
12 months
Yes
Introduced under Spain's Startups Act (Ley 28/2022) on 23 December 2022, the Spain Digital Nomad Visa lets non-EU/EEA citizens live and work remotely in Spain for up to one year, extendable to five. Applicants must show monthly earnings ≥ 200% of the Spanish minimum interprofessional wage — €2,646/month (~$2,820) in 2026. Crucially, holders qualify for the Beckham Law (Régimen de Impatriados): a flat 24% income-tax rate on Spanish-source income up to €600,000 for six years, instead of the regular progressive 19–47% rate. This combination makes Spain the most tax-efficient EU base for high-earning remote workers under €600K. After 5 years of legal residence, holders can apply for permanent residence; citizenship requires 10 years (or 2 for Latin American / Sephardic Jewish heritage).
Government fee
$90
Lawyer / agent
$1,200–$3,500
All-in (incl. medical, translation, travel)
$2,000–$6,000
Minimum income/savings: ~$33,840/year. €2,646/month × 12 = €31,752 (~$33,840). Threshold rises with the Spanish minimum wage (~3-5%/yr).
Initial visa
12 months
Path to residency
Direct on arrival
Path to citizenship
10 years
DNV holders staying 183+ days/year become Spanish tax residents. The killer feature: the Beckham Law (Régimen de Impatriados) under Article 93 of the Personal Income Tax law applies a flat 24% on Spanish-source income up to €600,000 for 6 tax years (47% above €600K). Foreign-source income is exempt — only Spanish work income is taxed. Wealth tax and Solidarity Tax on Large Fortunes also apply. See /tax/calculator/es for the standard rate comparison; Beckham eligibility halves the bill for most DNV holders earning $80K+ USD.
Triggering threshold: more than 183 days physical presence.