Spain Digital Nomad Visa 2025

Spain Digital Nomad Visa 2025

Why UK residents choose this route

Live in Spain (with family) while keeping your remote job or client base. Eligible family members (spouse/partner, dependent children/ascendants) can join. Clear rules, fast decisions, and a pathway to continue residence in Spain via UGE after arrival. Some applicants may also qualify for Spain’s special expat (“Beckham”) tax regime  seek bespoke advice.

Eligibility & key rules (UK applicants) Core conditions

• Remote work:

  • Employees must work only for non-Spanish companies.

  • Freelancers may include Spanish clients up to 20% of total activity.

• Background & skills: University degree or 3+ years’ relevant professional experience.

• NIE first (London): A NIE is required before you file your application.

• Residence in district: Provide proof of residence in the London consular district with your file.

Financial requirements (2025)

• Show stable income ≥ 200% SMI (main applicant) + 75% SMI for a spouse/partner + 25% SMI per additional dependent.

• SMI 2025: €1,184/month in 14 pays → 200% = €2,368/month on a 14-pay basis (≈ €2,762.66 using a 12-pay conversion).

• Consulates generally reference the SMI percentage, not a fixed euro amount  align your evidence accordingly.

Documents (London-specific checklist)

Identity & photo

• Passport: Valid ≥ 1 year, ≥ 2 blank pages, not issued over 10 years ago.

• Photo: One recent passport-size colour photo on a light background, face forward; no reflective/dark glasses or face covering.

NIE

• NIE issued before applying.

Criminal records

• ACRO (and police certificates for any other countries lived in during the last 2 years) — original + copy.

• Signed declaration confirming no criminal record in the last 5 years.

• Certificates not older than 6 months unless they state a longer validity.

• Foreign certificates: apostille/legalisation and official Spanish translation where required.

Health insurance

• Public or private policy with full coverage in Spain.

• S1 is accepted when registered with Spanish Social Security.

Employment / freelance proof

• Evidence of at least 3 months working with a foreign employer/client before applying.

• If employed: contract length, explicit consent to work remotely from Spain, and salary.

• If self-employed: contracts + terms confirming remote work from Spain.

• Company registry evidence (e.g., Companies House) stating the date of creation and type of business.

• Professional experience: University degree or proof of ≥ 3 years in your field (HMRC Employment History printout accepted).

Social Security (choose one path)

• UK coverage: A1 certificate (CA3822 employees / CA3837 self-employed) and a responsible declaration to comply with UK NI obligations; or

• Spanish coverage: registration proofs (e.g., RETA for autónomos) and a declaration to comply with Spanish obligations (and to state if UK coverage still applies).

Financial means

• ≥ 200% SMI for main applicant + 75%/25% SMI for dependants.

• Evidence: any reasonable proof (e.g., contracts, bank statements, payslips).

Family members

• Marriage/partnership or birth certificates (apostilled/legalised and translated as required).

• Adult children: financial dependency and civil status evidence.

• Ascendants: proof they are in the applicant’s care.

Proof of residence in the consular district

• Utility bill, tenancy, council tax etc., as applicable.

Non-British nationals applying in the UK

• Provide a valid UK residence permit.

Representative submissions (optional)

• A duly accredited representative may submit: provide representative’s ID and power of attorney (foreign PoA: apostilled/legalised and translated where required).

How to apply from the UK (simple flow)

1. Check eligibility (remote role, degree/3+ years, income ≥ 200% SMI).

2. Obtain your NIE (required before applying in London).

3. Gather documents (ACRO + apostille/translation, insurance, employer/client letters, income proofs, company registry extract, social security route).

4. Book and submit at BLS Spain Visa Application Centre, 20 St Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AG.

5. Proof of receipt & tracking: you’ll receive a receipt with a code to check your case status online.

6. Decision: legal deadline 10 days (may be extended if interview or extra documents are requested).

7. Collection: collect the visa within 1 month of notification (you or your representative).

8. Validity & next step: visa valid up to 1 year. A TIE card is not compulsory (the visa proves legal residence), but you may apply for a TIE in Spain.

9. Planning to stay longer? Apply to UGE-CE in the last 2 months before the visa expires to continue residence.

Costs & fees 2025 

Tip: If you plan to continue in Spain via UGE-CE, prepare the switch early so you don’t run up against your visa’s end date.

Taxes (high-level)

Spain’s special impatriate regime (commonly called the Beckham regime) may be available to qualifying newcomers and can offer beneficial rates for a fixed period. It has detailed eligibility and filing requirements coordinate UK/Spain tax advice before opting in.

If refused (appeals)

• Reconsideration to the Consulate within 1 month from the day after notification; and/or

• Contentious-administrative appeal to the High Court of Justice of Madrid within 2 months from the day after notification (or from the dismissal of reconsideration).

Contact us

Email: admin@ukimmigrationhelp.co.uk
Call: 0207 112 4955
WhatsApp: +44 7916 643571

Important: This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Requirements and fees can change without notice; assessment is case-specific.