Spain Digital Nomad Visa for U.S. Citizens

Legal guidance for your move to Spain.

Legal guidance for U.S. employees, independent professionals and families planning a move to Spain. We assess your circumstances and explain the appropriate application route.

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Moving from the U.S. to Spain for Remote Work

Spain has quietly become Europe’s favorite base for digital nomads — combining lifestyle, connectivity, and affordability in one irresistible package.

300+ days of sunshine & ultra-fast fiber internet

Thriving expat and nomad communities throughout Spain

Competitive cost of living vs. Lisbon, Berlin, Amsterdam

Rich culture, world-class food, and easy Schengen travel access

Coastal cities with coworking hubs by the sea

Digital Nomad Visa Spain Requirements

Spain’s international teleworker route is for eligible third-country nationals who carry out employment or professional activity remotely for companies established outside Spain using computer, telematic and telecommunications systems.

Employment, Freelance and Company Requirements

The applicant must normally demonstrate a qualifying labour or professional relationship with the foreign company or companies. Current UGE guidance requires evidence of at least three months of prior employment or professional relationship, and evidence that the foreign company has carried out real and continuous activity for at least one year.

Financial Means for the Digital Nomad Visa

UGE currently requires the main applicant to demonstrate monthly resources equivalent to 200% of the applicable Spanish minimum wage (SMI). Additional percentages apply for accompanying family members. The exact euro threshold should be checked when the application is filed because the SMI can change.

Applying from Spain or Through a Consulate

The route can involve a visa application through a Spanish consulate or, where the legal conditions are met, a residence-authorisation application from Spain through the Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estratégicos (UGE). The correct route affects documentation, timing and post-approval steps.

Employee or Independent Professional?

The evidence differs depending on whether the applicant is employed or works as an independent professional. Contracts, company authorisation for remote work, company activity, income evidence, qualifications or professional experience and Social Security documentation must be coordinated consistently.

Documents for a Digital Nomad Visa Application

The file must connect your passport and application documents with evidence of the remote work relationship, company activity, financial means, qualifications or professional experience, and applicable Social Security and healthcare arrangements. Background-check and other supporting documents depend on the route and circumstances. We review the evidence as one consistent file before submission.

Digital Nomad Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

Can employees and freelancers both qualify?

Both employment and independent professional activity can qualify, but the evidence differs. Employees need a qualifying relationship with a company outside Spain. Independent professionals must document their client relationships and meet the conditions applicable to professional activity.

Can I apply while I am already in Spain?

An application for residence through UGE may be possible from Spain when the legal conditions are met. A consular visa application is another route. We assess your current immigration position and work arrangements before recommending where and how to apply.

Is the Non-Lucrative Visa an alternative for remote work?

The Non-Lucrative Visa is a route for residence without work or professional activity. If you intend to work remotely from Spain, your case should be assessed for the international teleworker route or another suitable work authorisation.

How do I start my legal assessment?

Tell us your nationality, current location, employment or professional arrangement, intended move date and accompanying family members. Our team can then explain the information needed to assess your route and the scope of support available.

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Legal Review

Reviewed by Carlos Andrés Blanco Rey, founder of CABR Relocation Solutions and licensed Gestor Administrativo in Spain, Colegio Oficial de Gestores Administrativos de Madrid, Collegiate No. 3765. Last reviewed: October 2026.

Official reference: Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estratégicos (UGE): international teleworkers under Law 14/2013.