Renew your Digital Nomad residence permit without stress or missed deadlines.
It is simpler than getting it the first time. With the SpainBridge team you will stay focused on your life, while our experts handle the paperwork.
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4 reasons renewal is the easiest part
2 more years, one application
Your renewed permit runs for 2 years
No minimum days in Spain required
As long as your tax and social security obligations are in order, you're good.
You can start up to 60 days before your permit expires
We recommend starting 4 months out,so there's room to gather documents without any pressure.
100% online
No consulate visits, no travelling to a Spanish embassy abroad.
What is different this time?
| First application | Renewal | |
|---|---|---|
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Where to apply
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Spanish consulate in your country or online from Spain | Online from Spain |
| Criminal record check | Required | Not required |
| Minimum income | €2,849/month in 2026 | Depend on current minimum wage in Spain, updated each February |
| Tax declarations | Not required | No outstanding tax debts in Spain |
| Private health insurance | Required, if you are an employee | Must still be active |
One thing that doesn't change: your family members renew alongside you.
Changing employment status while holding a Digital Nomad Residence Permit
Still employed, but with a new company
If you got your visa as an employee and you've changed employers, you have one month to notify the immigration authorities and resubmit under your new contract. Good news: you don't need to wait 3 months in the new job before applying.
Switched from employment to freelance (or vice versa)
This counts as a material change of circumstances, which means a fresh application. You also don't need to wait 3 months before applying.
Changing counterparties or increasing the number of clients
This is the most flexible setup. If you're an IE and you have new clients or replace old ones, you don't need to notify immigration at all, as long as your total revenue continues to exceed the established threshold.
Your renewal timeline with us Finish before your permit expires
1
Free consultation
- Day 1: we will analyze your situation, make a renewal plan and an individual list of required documents.
2
Start of case preparation
- 4 months before expiry: once the contract is signed, we will set up a private chat where we will conduct our work. Preparations begin immediately.
3
Submission & review
- 60 days before expiry: we submit your application. If the authorities request additional information, we will let you know and respond on your behalf.
4
Approval & biometric appointment
- ~35 days before expiry: once approved, we monitor availability and book your fingerprint appointment at the Spanish police station.
5
Getting your TIE card
- ~25 days before expiry: your plastic resident card (TIE) will be ready up to 25 days after fingerprinting.
6
New card in hand
- Expiry date: your new 2-year residency card is ready. You can continue to work and travel just as you did before.
Here's how others did it
Ashley
Developer
September 29, 2025 – submission
October 21, 2025 – approval
Ashley received her initial 2-year nomad visa in November 2023. Her residency was tied to a contract that was set to expire, which caused her some concern regarding the renewal process. She reached out to us to see if switching to a new client would affect her status. We assured her that a new contract is valid for renewal as long as it meets the income requirements. We submitted her application in late September 2025. She received approval in October without additional requests, and her new residence card was ready by the end of November.
Michael
Software Architect
June 12, 2025 – submission
July 8, 2025 – additional request
July 16, 2025 – approval
Michael moved from the USA to Spain with his family and needed to extend their stay in the summer of 2025. During the process, the UGE issued a request for the latest tax declaration to verify local tax compliance. We promptly assisted Michael in providing the necessary tax records. The family received their approval in August.
David
Project manager
January 13, 2026 – submission
February 5, 2026 – approval
David’s situation changed significantly during his first residency period as he went through a divorce. When it came time to renew his permit in January 2026, he had questions about his income and about submitting only his own application. During the consultation, we explained to him how the divorce would affect his case, and he decided to submit the documents with us. David received his new residence card by March.
Sarah
UI/UX Designer
February 6, 2026 – submission
March 3, 2026 – approval
Sara needed to apply for a renewal urgently, as there were only 20 days left before her residence permit expired. She had already collected most of the documents, but she needed to have them translated into Spanish, fill out the forms, and pay the fee. She didn’t want to spend time on this and decided to seek help. Within 10 days, we got her case in order and submitted the application for review. In early March, she received approval.
Sophia
Full-stack Developer
January 25, 2026 – submission
February 20, 2026 – additional request
March 6, 2025 – approval
They obtained their residence permits simply to see if they liked living in Spain. Once they realized that Santander was the best place for them to live, they decided to stay and renew their residence permits. During the process, they were asked to submit the most recent invoice issued to the client, since nearly a month had passed since we submitted their application. In the end, the couple received approval.
FAQ
The earliest you can submit is 60 days before your permit expires. That said, we recommend starting at the 4-month mark, as some documents (especially apostilled Certificates of Good Standing from the UK or US) can take several weeks to be issued.
No, not if your goal is simply to maintain residency. If you're planning to apply for permanent residency (5-year PR) in the future, you will need to have spent the majority of those 5 years in Spain, with absences totalling no more than 10 months across the full period.
Two years. After that, if you've been a legal resident for 5 years in total, you can apply for a 5-year permanent residency permit, which eventually opens the path to Spanish citizenship and an EU passport.
Yes. Instead of original marriage and birth certificates, you can submit simple declarations confirming you're still living together.
Likely yes. The threshold is tied to Spain's national minimum wage (SMI), which increases every February.
The earlier you start, the smoother it goes
Most of our clients are renewed and back to normal life before their current permit even expires. Let's make sure yours is too.
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