Qualifying questions for Spain's digital nomad visa

The main applicant needs to be able to answer YES to each of these questions:

1. Do you earn enough income for you and your dependent? (see table below)
2. Is your work fully remote?
3. Do you have a relevant degree? If not, can you prove 3 years' experience with tax or social security documents?
4. Are you willing to become tax resident and spend at least half the year in Spain?
5. Do you have a clean criminal record?

Monthly GROSS income requirements in euros 2025*

Main Applicant	2763 euros
With 1 dependant	3799 euros
With 2 dependants	4144 euros
With 3 dependants	4490 euros
With 4 dependants	4845 euros
With 5 dependants	5191 euros

Add another 346 euros per month per dependant
*expect these to rise by 4% to 6% in January 2026

Then there are 3 options:
Self-employed — the most popular as it's the easiest;
Employed — usually limited to those from a specific list of countries;
100% Business owner — the most complicated.

Self-employed/freelancer/contractor

You need to answer YES to the following questions:

1. Do you have long term contracts that have been in place for at least 3 months that are with businesses?
2. Are your clients happy to write a letter authorising you to work from Spain?
3. Are your clients registered businesses who have been in existence for at least one year?
4. Are you willing to register as self-employed in Spain as soon as the permit is granted and pay your tax and social security here? See here for approx. rates: https://autonomoinfo.com/en/

Employed

You need to answer YES to the following questions:

1. Are you from the UK, Russia or Canada? If not, your employer will need to register in Spain to pay employer's social security (not a popular option due to costs).
2. Have you worked for your employer for a least 3 months and is the contract long-term or indefinite?
3. Is your employer happy to write a letter authorising you to work from Spain?
4. Is your employer a registered business that has been in existence for at least one year?

100% Business Owner

You need to answer YES to the following questions:

1. Can you provide proof of ownership or significant control?
2. Does your previous year's personal tax return show enough income?
3. Can you show the last year's company tax declaration?
4. Can you show investment in the business?
5. Can you provide the company's social security report?
6. Are you willing to register as self-employed in Spain as soon as the permit is granted and pay your tax and social security here? See here for approx. rates: https://autonomoinfo.com/en/

Contrary to common belief, the Beckham tax regime is not open to all DNV holders. Self-employed professionals or those who hold more than 25% ownership in their company typically do not qualify. Always obtain independent tax advice, especially as a business owner, as you may risk creating a permanent establishment in Spain.

If you would like help in applying for your DNV or for a free 20 minute online consultation please get in touch:
WhatsApp: +34 689 735 224
Email: dnv@yourspanishpaperwork.com

DNV Submission Deadline

We prefer to start working with our DNV clients 3 to 4 months before submission. Please note: we rarely take clients wishing to submit within 30 days. If we do, a 10% surcharge will be applied to the full fee.

Prices — fully guided service including TIE	Including IVA*
Main applicant	1,200 euros
Each dependant	550 euros
Family pack (2 adults, 2 children)	2,600 euros
Each subsequent child	300 euros

Prices current as of November 2025

Prices do not include: documents, apostilles, legalisation, translations, government admin fees and insurance. (Please contact us for details of our insurance and sworn translation partners.)

* IVA = Spanish sales tax/VAT at 21%