Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) lets non-EU remote workers and freelancers live in Spain while working for companies based abroad. It opened the door for thousands of remote professionals — but the paperwork is dense and small mistakes cause real delays.
Who it is for
Remote employees and freelancers whose income comes mainly from outside Spain, who can show a genuine, ongoing professional relationship and sufficient, stable income. A clean criminal record and health cover are also required.
The documents that matter most
- Proof of remote work (employment or client contracts, usually showing the relationship has existed for several months).
- Evidence of income above the required threshold (this figure is updated periodically — we confirm the current one).
- Criminal-record certificate, apostilled and often sworn-translated.
- Private health insurance with full coverage in Spain, or proof of public cover.
Where people get stuck
The most common reasons for rejection are inconsistent documents, missing apostilles, translations that aren’t certified, and income evidence that doesn’t clearly meet the threshold. Applying from your country of origin versus from within Spain also changes the process and timeline.
How we help
We map your exact document list, coordinate the apostilles and certified translations, and connect you with a vetted immigration lawyer who files and tracks the application.
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice, and rules change frequently. Ius Nation coordinates the current requirements with vetted partner firms for your specific case.