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Get Spain's Digital Nomad Visa — 3-Year Residency for Remote Professionals
Work remotely from Spain — with your US, Canadian, or UK income — and build a real life in Europe. Typical timeline: 3–4 months from application to your TIE card.
We help remote workers and freelancers with active income get Spanish residency — legally, with complete documentation.
400+
residency cases since 2022
Developers, engineers, lawyers, designers, business owners
3–4
months to TIE card
Typical timeline; varies by consulate
3 years
initial residency
Renewable for 2 more; path to permanent residency
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Re-application commitment
We re-file refusals at no extra service fee — see agreement terms
Based in Valencia, Spain. Helping remote professionals get Spanish residency since the Digital Nomad Visa program launched in 2023.
Sound familiar?
You earn well. You work remotely. But one of these is still true:
US remote workers: Your employer is in Seattle, your clients are in New York — and you want to live in Valencia. The IRS follows you everywhere, but there are legal ways to structure this.
UK professionals: Brexit ended your automatic right to live in Spain. You used to just go. Now you need a visa to do what felt normal for 30 years.
Freelancers and contractors: The 90/180-day Schengen rule means counting days like a parole officer. There is a better way.
If any of this resonates — read on. There is a straightforward, legal route.
If you earn active income remotely — as an employee, freelancer, or business owner — the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa is the most accessible residency route available to you right now.
Apply at a Spanish consulate in your home country and receive a 1-year visa. Once in Spain, convert it to a 3-year residence authorization, renewable for 2 more years. After 5 years of legal residence you can apply for permanent residency; after 10 years, for citizenship.
What residency actually gives you
Your TIE card (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero = Spanish residency ID) — the physical card that changes your legal status in Europe entirely.
Live in Spain, travel freely across Europe, bring your family, access healthcare — as a full legal resident, not a tourist.
💡 The DNV is the only Spanish residency permit designed specifically for people who already have a remote job or freelance clients. You don't need to find a Spanish employer.
Live in Spain 1–5+ years
clear path to permanent residency and citizenship
Travel freely across the Schengen Area
no more 90/180-day counting
Open a bank account, rent or buy property
as a full legal resident
No minimum-stay requirement
the DNV does not force you to be in Spain a set number of days
Bring your family
spouse and dependent children apply together with you
Access the Spanish healthcare system
as a resident, not a tourist
Stay as long or as little as you like
flexible; no mandatory presence days
Cross EU borders overland
no expensive flights needed for every trip
Income requirement (2026)
Spain ties the minimum income threshold to 200% of the national minimum wage (Salario Mínimo Interprofesional, SMI).
| Applicant | Monthly minimum | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Main applicant | €2,849 | ~€34,188 |
| Each additional adult dependent | + €1,068 | — |
| Each minor dependent | + €356 | — |
EUR figures are authoritative. USD/GBP equivalents are approximate and FX-dependent — do not rely on them for planning. Thresholds are updated annually when Spain revises the SMI.
Who qualifies?
The critical factor is not your job title — it's that you work remotely and can document it. Professions we've worked with across 400+ cases:
Software Engineers & Developers
Engineers & Technical Professionals
Legal & Compliance Professionals
Designers & Creative Professionals
Business Owners & Company Directors
Consultants, Coaches & Other Remote Professionals
The key question isn't your profession. It's whether you can show consistent remote income from non-Spanish sources.
If you're a freelancer without a formal employment contract, that's workable — the structure depends on your specific situation. We assess this in the initial consultation. The free guide explains what documentation is required for each setup.
This is not for everyone.
We won't take on cases where we can't genuinely help. Here's where we'll tell you upfront:
We do not fabricate or misrepresent documents.
Police clearance certificates, academic diplomas, income records — everything must be genuine and properly certified.
Offers that promise residency with "minimal paperwork" or "just your passport" typically end in refusals, or worse. The free guide explains what to watch out for.
✕ Not a good fit if you:
✓ A strong fit if you:
The requirements are real, but they're also predictable.
Every document, every deadline, every step — it's all covered in the free guide. Download it to understand the full picture before booking a call.
Core documents — by country of origin
The items below cover the main country-specific documents. A full checklist (with translations and apostille instructions) is in the knowledge base and the free guide.
🇺🇸 United States
- FBI Identity History Summary (fingerprint-based federal background check) + apostille from the U.S. Department of State (Office of Authentications, Washington, D.C.) Note: FBI checks are federal documents — only a federal-level apostille is accepted. A state Secretary of State apostille is not valid for this document.
- Sworn Spanish translation (traducción jurada) of the FBI check and apostille
- Passport valid for the duration of the visa
- Proof of remote employment or freelance income: employer letter on company letterhead, contracts, last 3–6 months of payslips or invoices, bank statements
- Proof your employer has been operating for 1+ year (incorporation documents, recent filings)
- University degree or professional certificate + apostille, or evidence of 3+ years of professional experience in your field
- Spanish private health insurance valid for the full visa period (from an insurer authorized in Spain)
- Proof of economic solvency (bank statements showing the income threshold)
Timing note: FBI History Summary via an FBI-approved channeler typically takes 3–5 business days for FBI processing. U.S. Department of State apostille: approximately 7–12 business days by mail; 1–3 business days in person in Washington D.C. Allow 6–8 weeks as a planning buffer for the full document chain including sworn translation.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- ACRO Police Certificate (covers England, Wales, and Scotland — separate process for Northern Ireland)
- Apostille from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
- Sworn Spanish translation
- All employment/income proofs as above (adjusted for UK pay structures: P60, payslips, contracts, invoices)
- Health insurance or proof of coverage valid in Spain during the visa period
Post-Brexit note: UK citizens no longer benefit from EU free movement. The Digital Nomad Visa is currently one of the most practical legal routes to long-term residence in Spain.
🇨🇦 Canada
- RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check (Royal Canadian Mounted Police — standard certified check; see the guide for the correct request process)
- Apostille from Global Affairs Canada — Canada joined the Hague Apostille Convention in January 2024, considerably simplifying this step
- Sworn Spanish translation
- Employment/income proofs: T4s, pay stubs, contracts, Notice of Assessment from CRA, freelance invoices, bank statements
Canada's accession to the Hague Convention (January 22, 2024) replaced the previous legalization chain. Older guides referencing Canadian document legalization procedures may be outdated.
In-Spain steps (after arrival)
The following happen once you are in Spain — we handle or guide you through every step:
- Empadronamiento — town-hall address registration (required within 30 days of establishing residence)
- Declaración de entrada — 72-hour entry declaration for stays intended to become residency
- Appointment at the Oficina de Extranjería (immigration office) for biometrics and TIE issuance
- Tasa payment — official government fee via CaixaBank ATM or authorized channel
- Application forms MI-T / MI-F
- Regreso — re-entry authorization if you need to travel while your TIE is being processed
- TIE card tracking and collection
Full checklist and country-specific guides: Knowledge Base
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Why EspañaGo?
A fair question — the immigration consultancy market has no shortage of anonymous operators and vague promises. Here's what makes us different:
We are based in Valencia, Spain — not operating remotely from a third country. That matters because we work directly with Spanish immigration offices and know the process from the inside.
We hold autónomo registration in Spain (autónomo = Spanish self-employed status, the local equivalent of sole trader or sole proprietor). We are residents in the country we help you move to.
Real client outcomes
Approval letters and client messages available in the reviews section. We can provide contact details of past clients on request.
First approvals in 2023
We began working with the Digital Nomad Visa when the program launched. We've seen the requirements evolve from the start.
Talk to us directly
💬 WhatsApp 📅 Book a 20-minute callNo commitment required. Three minutes is enough to know whether your profile is a fit.
Written service agreement — in English
📄 We sign a formal service agreement. Scope of work, fee structure, and re-application commitment — all in writing, in English. Nothing verbal, nothing vague.
Autónomo registered in Spain
We are registered and resident in Spain. Not an offshore operation, not a side project.
We do have refusals
Immigration authorities make independent decisions. We don't promise outcomes we can't control. What we commit to — in the service agreement — is preparation, document quality, and procedural accuracy. If refused, we re-file at no extra service fee, per our agreement terms.
...you'll find in the free guide.
Because there you'll see:
- • How thoroughly we map out each step of the process
- • The most common mistakes applicants make — and how to avoid them
- • How we build the application strategy for different income structures
- • What immigration officers actually check — and why
- • Why preparation quality matters more than any single document
A note on taxes
Living in Spain has tax implications both in Spain and in your home country. We are not tax advisers — where tax matters arise, we coordinate with a qualified cross-border tax adviser. A detailed tax guide is in development. Nothing on this page is tax advice.
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32 pages of specifics. No filler. No upsell.
What's inside the guide:
Full document checklist
Including country-specific versions for US, UK, and Canada
Eligibility self-assessment
Check whether your profile qualifies before spending time on paperwork
Full cost breakdown
Government fees, translation costs, health insurance, service fees
Step-by-step timeline
What happens when — consulate, apostille, Extranjería, TIE
FAQ
Common questions, common mistakes, what consulates actually check
⭐ BONUS
Top 10 mistakes that cause refusals — and how to avoid them
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