Spain has opened a dedicated route for remote-working professionals. The Spain Digital Nomad Visa is a special residence program that grants non-EU citizens who run their business digitally the right to live and work legally in Spain.
At Rona Legal, we don't just handle your visa application; we manage the entire process end-to-end, from tax optimization (Beckham Law) to social security registration.
Who Can Apply?
This visa is designed for professionals who can prove they can work "location-independently":
Remote Workers
Salaried employees at a company outside Spain.
Freelancers
Self-employed workers whose majority of clients (more than 80%) are outside Spain.
Entrepreneurs
Company owners who can manage their business digitally.
2026 Financial Eligibility Criteria
The Spanish government requires the applicant to be economically self-sufficient. With 2026 updates, the criterion is based on multiples of the Spanish Minimum Wage (SMI).
The applicant's monthly income must be 200% of the current SMI.
Additional 75% for spouse, additional 25% for each child must be shown.
Rona Legal Strategy: Direct 3-Year Residence Permit
Unlike most consulting firms, we apply a legal strategy that will save you time.
Only visa (requires renewal)
Direct Residence Permit ✅
If you apply from the consulate in your own country, you will only get a "1-year visa". However, under Rona Legal guidance, when you enter Spain as a tourist and apply directly from within Spain (UGE - Unidad de Grandes Empresas), you are entitled to receive a 3-year Residence Permit directly instead of a visa. This method reduces bureaucracy and maximizes your residence period.
Key Advantage: The "Beckham Law" Special Regime
While tax rates in Spain can normally go up to 47%, Digital Nomad Visa holders can enter the scope of the "Beckham Law" (Ley Beckham).
💰 Fixed Low Tax
For the first 6 years, you pay a fixed 24% income tax on income up to 600,000 Euros.
🌍 Foreign Income Exemption
Income from your assets outside Spain (dividends, interest, etc.) is not taxed in Spain.
⚠️ Important: Transition to this status requires a special application within 6 months after visa approval and is carried out by Rona Legal's financial department.
Critical Point: Social Security for Turkish Citizens
The most technical part of the application process is Social Security registration. Since the social security agreements between Spain and Turkey do not fully cover the "Digital Nomad" status, two paths are followed:
🔹 Freelancers (Autónomo)
You must register as self-employed in Spain and pay your own social security premium. A discounted rate of approximately ~€80 per month applies for the first year.
🔹 Salaried Employees
It is technically difficult for your company to open a social security registration in Spain. Therefore, we generally recommend that our clients discuss with their company and convert their status to a B2B (Freelance) contract.
💡 This way, your application proceeds under your own control without the risk of rejection.
Step-by-Step Application with Rona Legal
Live in Spain While Earning Globally
Contact our experts to find out if your current income and status qualify for Beckham Law.
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the Spain digital nomad visa?
Professionals who can show they work location-independently: employees of a company outside Spain, freelancers whose clients are predominantly outside Spain — commonly expressed as more than 80% — and owners who can run their business remotely.
What is the Beckham Law and does it apply automatically?
It is a special regime for inbound workers that allows qualifying individuals to be taxed on a different basis for a limited number of years. It is not automatic: it must be applied for within the prescribed window and the conditions checked against your specific arrangement, because not every remote worker qualifies.
Is Spain a low-tax country because of it?
No. Spain has ordinary progressive taxation and its own reporting obligations; the special regime is a time-limited exception for qualifying arrivals, not a general feature of the system. Anyone describing it otherwise is overstating it.
What income do I need to show?
A multiple of the Spanish minimum wage indicator, with additions for accompanying family members. The figure is uprated, so confirm it for the year of application rather than relying on a published number.
Can I apply from inside Spain?
There are two routes — a consular visa from abroad and an in-country residence application — and they differ in the permit length granted and the processing body. Which one fits depends on where you are lawfully present when you apply.
Does it lead to permanent residence or citizenship?
Long-term residence in Spain is generally reached after five years of lawful residence, and citizenship after ten years for most nationalities, with a shorter period for nationals of certain Ibero-American countries which does not extend to Turkish citizens. Actual residence, not merely holding the permit, is what counts.
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