Check if you meet the 2026 income requirement for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa, based on the 2026 Spanish SMI monthly amount.
Updated 13 May 2026. Income figures now use the 2026 Spanish SMI monthly amount and the 200%, 75%, and 25% telework-visa income rule.
Check Your Eligibility
Updated 10 Jun 2026. Based on the 2026 Spanish SMI monthly amount and the 200%, 75%, and 25% telework-visa income rule.
Key Requirements
- Income: Minimum EUR2,442/month for a single applicant, with family additions calculated in the tool.
- Employment: Remote work mainly for companies or clients located outside Spain.
- Experience: Professional qualification or at least 3 years of relevant experience may be required.
- Insurance: Full health coverage in Spain.
Your Timeline
Start Document Collection
Gather criminal record, qualifications, employment proof
Apostille & Translations
Get documents apostilled and translated to Spanish
Consulate Appointment
Submit visa application at Spanish consulate
Visa Approved
Receive visa (15-45 business days processing)
Arrive in Spain
Enter Spain with your visa
Apply for TIE
Get your foreigner identity card within 30 days
Settlement Tasks
Bank account, empadronamiento, social security
First Renewal
Renew for 3-year residence permit
Second Renewal
Renew for 2 more years
Permanent Residency
Eligible after 5 years continuous residence
Citizenship Eligible (10 years)
Apply for Spanish nationality (language & culture exams required)
Meeting the income number is only one part of the case. Contract evidence, employer permission, health coverage, criminal records, sworn translations, and Beckham Law timing should be reviewed before filing.
Frequently asked questions
What income figure does the Digital Nomad Visa tool use?
The current English tool is aligned with the 2026 Spanish SMI planning method and family additions. Income is only one part of the case; contract, permission, insurance, and documents still matter.
Is meeting the income threshold enough?
No. A filing can still have issues with remote work permission, contract history, Social Security coverage, criminal record documents, health insurance, sworn translations, or Spanish source clients.
Should I also review Beckham Law?
Yes if the applicant is a high earner or expects Spanish tax residency. The tax decision can be more valuable than the visa filing itself.
Can Spanish clients be included in a Digital Nomad Visa case?
For employees, the work should be for companies outside Spain. For self employed professionals, Spanish client work must stay within the permitted limit and should be documented carefully.
What Social Security issue should be checked before filing?
The file should show Spanish Social Security coverage or a valid foreign coverage certificate where an international agreement applies. Not every country issues the teleworker certificate needed for this.
Tool changelog and legal update log
- 13 May 2026: Added source checked FAQ exception notes, a visible legal update log, custom review notes, and consultation brief handoff for the public tools.
- 13 May 2026: Low income Digital Nomad Visa cases are now flagged as threshold blockers rather than ordinary document review cases.
- 12 May 2026: Income planning figures were reviewed against the 2026 Spanish SMI framework and family addition logic.