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Spain Digital Nomad Visa: Application Process

Step by step through the Spain Digital Nomad Visa application, from first document to approval.

Verified Aug 2026 · Spain's UGE, current SMI-linked income figures, and Beckham Law tax guidance
  1. Confirm eligibility on the remote-work and income requirements before gathering documents — this visa has stricter qualification criteria than some alternatives.
  2. Apply either from your home country at a Spanish consulate, or from within Spain if you're already there on another visa status.
  3. Applying from within Spain is often faster and is a route some nomads use deliberately — expect roughly 20 working days through Spain's Unidad de Grandes Empresas (UGE) if you're already there, versus a wider 15-45 day range through a consulate abroad.
  4. Once approved, register locally (empadronamiento) and apply for your foreigner ID card (TIE).
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This is informational, not advice. Visa, tax, and immigration rules change, and a general guide can't account for your specific situation. Before you act on anything here, confirm current details with the relevant embassy, consulate, or a licensed immigration or tax professional. See our editorial policy for how we verify what we publish.

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