Digital Nomad Visa for Spain - Spain Bridge

Digital nomad visa for Spain — get your residence permit in 2 months with guaranteed approval

We take on all the bureaucracy — from gathering documents to picking up your plastic card. You move with no refusals, no overpaying and no queueing at government offices.

3 yearsresidence permit validity
99%approval rate on our cases
from 2 mo.to card in hand
1,500+clients relocated
SpainBridge founders Olga and Nikita with the Spanish flag
Your case is under our control
until approval
OlgaLead expert
NikitaCompany co-founder
💰Money back if refused
we work until you get the result
🧾Free tax consultation
included in Full Service plans
★★★★★ 4.8 — average client rating 1,500+ approved applications On the relocation market since 2023 Official contract · staged payments
What this status is

The digital nomad residence permit, in plain words

A Spanish residence permit for people who work remotely — as freelancers or employees.

A residence permit for 3 years
in just 2 months

Move to Spain
with your whole family

Free movement
across Europe

No investments
or property purchase required

The right to live in Spain
and work remotely legally

Renew your permit
and get permanent residency later

Is it right for you

Who it works for — and who it doesn't

Check in 30 seconds whether this is your route. Not sure — take the quick quiz.

A good fit
  • Developers, designers, marketers, copywriters, project managers
  • Remote employees (with an employer based outside Spain)
  • Freelancers and the self-employed
  • Anyone earning €2,849+/month with 3+ years in their profession or a degree
  • Anyone who wants to move with the whole family
Not a fit
  • Those employed by a Spanish company
  • Those serving only Spanish clients, or earning over 20% of their income from Spain (freelancers and the self-employed)
  • Those whose documented income is below the legal minimum (currently around €2,850/month for the main applicant)
  • Those who cannot prove they work remotely
Not sure about your situation? On a free consultation we will tell you honestly whether you qualify — and suggest an alternative if not.
1,500+ approvals · 99% success rate · reply within 15 minutes
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Applicant requirements

What it takes to get approved

The requirements depend on how you work. Pick your option — we will show the exact list.

  • Income of €2,849+/month (200% of the Spanish minimum wage, SMI)
  • An employment contract with your employer
  • The company has existed for over 1 year
  • At least 3 months with the company
  • A letter from your employer authorising remote work
  • A degree in your field or 3+ years of work experience
  • Private health insurance valid in Spain
  • A social security / national insurance certificate from your home country
  • Income of €2,849+/month from foreign clients
  • Self-employed status active for at least 3 months
  • Contracts with regular clients
  • Client companies have existed for over 1 year
  • No more than 20% of income from Spain
  • A degree in your field or 3+ years of work experience
  • Business registration certificate
  • This certificate can be replaced by registering with Spanish social security

Minimum income (as of March 2026)

Family sizeMonthly income
Single applicant€2,849
Family of 2€3,918
Family of 3€4,274
Each additional family member+ €357
Not sure you clear the income or experience bar? A Full Service plan might be the answer.
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Documents

Document checklist

Main applicant

  • Proof your employer exists (min. 1 year)
  • Proof of education or work experience (min. 3 years) apostille
  • Criminal record certificate apostille
  • CV and a letter authorising remote work
  • Bank statements for the last 3 months
  • Passport with copies of all pages
  • MI-T application form, 790-038 fee payment receipt
  • Declaration of no legal violations

Additionally for employees

  • Employment contract and payslips for 3 months
  • Social security / national insurance certificate from your home country translation
  • Private health insurance

Additionally for the self-employed

  • Proof of business registration and a service contract
  • Invoices for 3 months
  • RETA declaration (a pledge to register as self-employed in Spain)

Family members

Spouse

  • Passport with copies of all pages
  • Marriage certificate apostille translation
  • Criminal record certificate apostille
  • MI-F application form, 790-038 fee payment receipt
  • Declaration of no legal violations

Child

  • Birth certificate apostille translation
  • Passport with copies of all pages
  • MI-F application form, 790-038 fee payment receipt
  • Declaration of no legal violations

The apostille and translation tags show where legalisation and sworn translation are required — on our bigger plans we take care of both.

How we work

The roadmap to your plastic card

We walk every step with you. You see the progress — we answer for the result.

1
Free consultation
we do it · 1 day

We study your case, check it against the requirements and build your relocation strategy.

2
Document gathering
we do it together · 2–3 weeks

We help you collect the certificates, translations and employer letter. You enter Spain visa-free — no entry visa required.

3
Filing the application
we do it · with our digital signature

We file the package with the immigration office using our digital signature — no consulate visit. From this moment you are staying in Spain legally.

4
Review and approval
+25 days review · +5 days approval

We track the application and handle any follow-up request (+10 days). Then we catch a fingerprint appointment (+14 days).

5
Getting your residence card
fingerprints +1 day · card +30 days

You give fingerprints at the police station and pick up your plastic TIE card. For the self-employed we also open a bank account and register your Autónomo in Spain.

Average time to card in hand — 2–3 months

Taxes

We will sort out your tax situation

  • We analyse your income, type of work and family situation
  • We pick the most beneficial tax regime for you
  • We calculate your tax burden before you move
  • We help you optimise taxes legally
  • We support you with tax returns
  • We work only with proven tax specialists
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Proven tax specialists

Our tax specialists help cut your tax burden to the minimum — and in some cases remove it entirely.

Comparison

On your own or with SpainBridge

You can apply on your own. But a single refusal costs more than our service — in money and in months of your life.

 On your ownWith SpainBridge
Risk of refusal High — one paperwork mistake is enough Minimal — we only take cases we believe in
Learning the requirements Dozens of hours of forums and guesswork 0 hours — we know the procedure by heart
Translation and apostille You figure it out and run around yourself We do it for you, with sworn translation
Follow-up document requests Panic and the risk of missing a deadline We respond — calmly and on time
Taxes Guessing how much you will owe We calculate the optimal regime in advance
Cost of a mistake Months lost + fees paid all over again You are covered — we work until you get the result
After approval You are on your own in a foreign country We stay with you: renewal, permanent residency, taxes
One refusal costs more than our service — in money and in time.
Pricing

A flexible plan for every case

A fixed price in the contract, paid in stages. Government fees and mandatory costs are listed separately and upfront — no surprises.

100% upfront
Essential Plan
€500
+ €250 per family member
Ideal for those who prefer to manage their own relocation with expert guidance.
  • Standard checklist for required documents
  • Online consultations on the document collection process
  • Completion of all application forms and declarations for the applicant
  • Preparation of government fee forms (Tasa) and payment instructions
  • Preparation and electronic filing of your application package
  • Case status monitoring
  • Sending the official decision from the Migration Office
  • Access to our network of verified relocation partners in Spain
Choose this plan
50% + 50%
Concierge Plan
€4,950
+ €1,150 per family member
Designed for those who demand the highest level of comfort and dedicated attention to every detail.
Everything in the Pro Plan, plus:
  • Personal case management by Olga, Senior Immigration Lawyer
  • Private transfers to your hotel and to police appointments for fingerprinting
  • Full coverage of all sworn translation costs
  • Assistance with government fee payment, including instructions and form preparation
  • In-person accompaniment in Spain (up to 4 visits)
  • Individual tax optimization consultation with a specialized lawyer in English
  • Spanish Self-Employment (Autónomo) registration for the applicant, if required
  • Bank account opening assistance, including in-person support at the bank
  • Obtaining a personal digital certificate for use with local government services
  • Preparation and submission of the annual Modelo 100 tax return
  • 12 months of chat support after receiving your residence permit
Choose this plan

Mandatory government costs (the 790-038 fee, ~€90) are paid separately. Complex case? We price it individually at your free consultation.

Payment

Convenient staged payment

50%
To start work and lock in your price
50%
Before we submit your documents to the migration office
100%
The Essential Plan is paid in full upfront
Real stories

Here's how others did it

Review by James, Senior QA Engineer
Digital Nomad Visa
Senior QA Engineer
February 17, 2026 — submission
James, a Senior QA Engineer based in London, wanted to relocate to Spain. Since he operates as a sole trader, the strategy was standard. The main challenge for British freelancers is transitioning from the British tax system to the Spanish one. That's why he first consulted with our tax specialist to rule out any risks. Next, we helped him collect the necessary documents, James flew to Spain, and we submitted his application. The response came quickly: within 18 business days, he received approval.
Review by Anna, Web Designer
Digital Nomad Visa
Web Designer
March 2, 2026 — submission
Anna wanted to relocate to Spain to be in the same time zone as her European clients. The primary task was coordinating documentation from both the USA and her new European counterparties. We assisted her in collecting all the necessary documents to meet Spanish requirements. Anna flew to Spain and we submitted her application. She received her approval in just 17 business days.
Review by Louisa, Software Developer
Digital Nomad Visa
Software Developer
February 20, 2026 — submission
Louisa and her partner Anna wanted to move to Barcelona. Since they weren't officially married, the first step was to register as a civil partnership (pareja de hecho) upon arrival in Spain. Once they did it, we submitted their documents. The approval came in 16 business days without any additional requests.
Review by Matthew, Marketing Team Lead
Digital Nomad Visa
Marketing Team Lead
February 5, 2026 — submission
Matthew manages two marketing projects simultaneously as a Team Lead; he planned the transition into freelance work in Europe once his current agreement ended. Due to his intense workload, he had no time for bureaucracy and trusted us to manage the paperwork and coordination. During the review, the authorities requested a more recent confirmation letter from one of his contractors. We quickly coordinated with the client to get an updated document, and Matthew was approved shortly after.
Life in Spain

Why people choose Spain

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Climate and lifestyle

Over 300 days of sunshine a year, sea and mountains nearby, and a relaxed, safe pace of life.

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All of Europe next door

Free movement across Europe and cheap flights all over the continent.

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Healthcare

One of the best healthcare systems in the EU — both public and private.

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Safety

Low crime rates — calm and comfortable, even with kids.

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Education

European-level schools and universities, including free public ones.

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Affordable living

A comfortable lifestyle for noticeably less than in most European capitals.

FAQ

Answering the big questions

We file your application from inside Spain, so you get a full 3-year residence permit right away — renewable, with a direct path to permanent residency and citizenship. It is faster and better value than the consular route, and we handle the entire submission with our own digital signature, no consulate visit needed.
You need to earn at least 200% of the Spanish minimum wage (SMI). As of March 2026 that means €2,849/month for a single applicant, €3,918 for a family of 2, €4,274 for a family of 3, plus €357 for each additional family member.
The application is reviewed within 20 working days. Booking a fingerprint appointment takes up to 30 calendar days, and producing the plastic card takes up to 30 more. On average the whole process takes about 2–3 months.
The permit is issued for 3 years straight away, then renewed for another 2. We apply from inside Spain so you get the full three-year permit at once instead of a short-term status.
Yes. Your spouse and children can move with you. They can apply together with you (even if they are not in Spain yet) or after your permit is approved. We handle the whole family in one application.
Yes, as long as you have been with your current company for at least 3 months and the company has existed for over a year. On top of the core documents you will need: your employment contract, proof the company exists, a letter confirming your remote work and salary, proof of 3+ years of experience or a degree, private health insurance valid in Spain, and a social security / national insurance certificate from your home country.
Yes, if your self-employed status has been active for at least 3 months and you have contracts with regular clients whose companies have existed for over a year. You will need your business registration certificate, proof that your client companies exist, the contracts themselves and proof of 3 years of experience. This certificate can be replaced by registering with the Spanish social security system.
No more than 20% of your income can come from Spain. The remaining 80% must come from foreign clients or a foreign employer.
The exact rate is calculated individually — it depends on your income, family situation and sources. Spain has a progressive scale plus a special flat-rate option (the Beckham tax regime); our tax lawyer will work out which is better for you. We run both scenarios before you move, help you optimise taxes legally — and the consultation is on us.
No — renewing the permit no longer requires spending 183 days a year in Spain. You do, however, need to keep up with your tax obligations and social security contributions.
Once your application is filed, you receive a document that lets you stay in Spain legally even after your 90-day visa-free period runs out. We do recommend not leaving the country during this period.
Yes. After 5 years of residence you can apply for permanent residency, and after 10 years — for Spanish citizenship. We stay with you after the permit is issued: renewals, permanent residency and beyond.
A refusal does not affect future applications. You can appeal, or rebuild the document package and reapply. On our Full Service plans we work until you get the result — and refund our fee if the refusal was our fault, with the terms fixed in the contract.
Why SpainBridge

We answer for the result

1,500+approved applications
99%approval rate on our cases
since 2023on the relocation market
4.8★average client rating
💰
Money back if refused

We work until you get the result. If a refusal is our fault, we refund our fee — with the terms fixed in the contract.

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Free tax consultation

We calculate the optimal regime for your situation before you move — no surprises after.

  • 99% approvals — we only take cases we are sure about
  • Fixed price — no extra charges along the way
  • Your whole family in one application
  • We answer follow-up requests ourselves — nothing for you to figure out
  • We stay after approval — renewal, permanent residency, taxes
  • Official contract and transparent staged payments
A personal manager

One person stays in touch the whole way — answering follow-up requests and guiding you until the card is in your hands. You will never get lost in the thread.

Built by immigrants, for immigrants

We went through the move and the bureaucracy ourselves — and built a team that knows every pitfall.

Team

Meet the team

Nikita — Founder of SpainBridge, SpainBridge team
Nikita
Founder of SpainBridge
Olga — Lead specialist in relocation to Spain, SpainBridge team
Olga
Lead specialist in relocation to Spain
Darya — Head of client services, SpainBridge team
Darya
Head of client services
Svetlana — Manager and client documents specialist, SpainBridge team
Svetlana
Manager and client documents specialist
Evgenia — Client manager, SpainBridge team
Evgenia
Client manager
Angelina — Client manager, SpainBridge team
Angelina
Client manager
Everything handled

We don't vanish after the permit — we cover the whole move

One partner for the entire relocation — instead of ten. Residence permit, taxes, housing, banks, family and renewals. You are never left alone with a foreign country.

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Housing

We help you rent or buy a home, and vet the lease and the seller.

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Taxes and accounting

We find your optimal regime and handle bookkeeping and annual returns.

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Banks and finances

We open your account and help you navigate the local banking system.

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Family

Residence permits for your spouse and kids, help with schools and kindergartens.

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Renewal and permanent residency

We keep going with you — renewal, permanent residency and the path to citizenship.

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Everyday matters

Driving licence, insurance, healthcare, town hall registration (empadronamiento) and more.

Find out your chances and the cost — free, in 15 minutes Consultation