LyvosSpain Digital Nomad Visa: Requirements & How to Apply (July 2026)
Spain’s DNV admits remote workers earning 200% of the Spanish minimum wage, with a fast consular route and a 3-year in-country option.
Requirements
- Remote income of at least €2,849/month from non-Spanish sources
- Your employer or company must have existed for at least 1 year
- A degree, professional certificate, or 3+ years of experience
- Health insurance authorized to operate in Spain
- Criminal record certificates covering the last 2 years — apostilled
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Work contract or client contracts
- Letter authorizing remote work
- Payslips / bank statements
- Degree or experience proof
- Apostilled criminal record check (under 6 months old)
- Certified Spanish translations of foreign documents
- Health insurance policy
How to apply
- Order your criminal record check FIRST — US/UK checks plus apostille take 4–8 weeks and are the #1 cause of delays
- Get certified Spanish translations of foreign documents
- Apply at the consulate (or from within Spain for the 3-year permit)
- Approval typically arrives within weeks; then register in Spain
Lyvos builds a phase-by-phase relocation plan for your exact route — visa steps, live cost of living, financial runway, and deadline alerts that recalculate when your dates move.
Build my Spain plan →Frequently asked questions
How much income does the Spain digital nomad visa require?
As of February 2026, €2,849 per month — 200% of the Spanish minimum wage (SMI). The figure moves whenever Spain raises the SMI.
Why do applications get rejected or delayed?
The most common cause is the criminal record certificate: it must cover the last two years of residence, carry a Hague apostille, be under six months old at submission, and be officially translated.
Can I apply from inside Spain?
Yes — entering as a tourist and applying in-country grants up to a 3-year residence authorization instead of the 1-year consular visa.