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Digital Nomad visa

Spain introduced this visa under its Startup Act (approved Nov 2022) to attract remote workers from outside the EU/EEA.
It allows non-EU/EEA nationals to live in Spain while working remotely for a company outside Spain, or as a freelancer/contractor mostly for non-Spanish clients.
The initial visa/residence permit can be for up to 1 year (if applied from abroad) or up to 3 years (if applied from within Spain), and can be extended so that you can potentially stay up to 5 years.

You must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen.
You must be aged 18 or over.
You should not have previously lived illegally in Spain or be in breach of immigration.
You must have a remote working contract or freelance activity for a company (or clients) outside Spain (or at least the bulk of your income from outside Spain). For freelancers, up to ~20% of your income may come from Spanish clients.
For employment: your employer should have been operating for at least 1 year (in many interpretations) and you should have been working for them for a certain period (e.g., at least 3 months).
For freelancers: you need to show contracts / invoices / payment records.
You need to have qualifications: either a university degree OR at least 3 years of professional experience in your field.
You must have health insurance valid in Spain covering you (and dependants if applicable).
You need a clean criminal record (usually for the past 5 years), translated/apostilled if required.

One of the key thresholds: as of 2025, you must demonstrate a minimum monthly income of around €2,760–€2,763 for a single applicant.
The threshold is higher if you are bringing a spouse/partner or dependants. For example, some sources say ~€3,797/month for two people, and then additional per dependant.
The income must be stable, verifiable (contracts, payslips, bank statements) — not just one-off funds.

Based on updated guides:

Completed national visa/residence permit application form.
Recent passport-style photograph(s).
Proof of no criminal record (for you and any adult dependants) from the past five years in countries you’ve resided in. Documents must often be apostilled/legalised and translated into Spanish.
Proof of remote work: employment contract or freelance activity; employer/client outside Spain; company operating for at least 1 year (if applicable) etc.
Proof of income: pay slips, bank statements, contracts, invoices. Show you meet the minimum income threshold.
Health insurance valid in Spain (for yourself and any dependants).
Proof of accommodation in Spain (some sources mention this) — e.g., lease or booking.
If you apply from Spain (i.e., converting into a residence permit), you may need to register locally (empadronamiento) and apply for your foreigner identity card (TIE) after arrival.

From outside Spain: Submit your application at the Spanish consulate/embassy in your country of residence. If approved, you’ll get a visa (usually 1 year). Then you arrive in Spain and can convert to a residence permit.
From inside Spain (if you are legally staying, e.g., on a short-stay visa or 90-day Schengen stay): You may apply for the residence permit (up to 3 years).

Initial period: up to 1 year (outside Spain) or up to 3 years (inside Spain).
Renewal: You can renew, and total stay up to around 5 years (if conditions kept).
Some minimum stay requirements apply (you may need to reside in Spain for a certain period each year).

You legally live in Spain while working remotely — better than staying on a tourist visa.
You get access to Spanish infrastructure (healthcare through private insurance, residence cards) and freedoms of living in Spain (Schengen travel etc).
Potentially favourable tax schemes may apply (depending on your situation) — some sources mention tax incentives for digital nomads in Spain.

You must still ensure that the majority of your income (especially if freelance) comes from non-Spanish sources (for some interpretations). Up to ~20% from Spanish clients OK.
Tax residency: If you stay long enough you may become a Spanish tax resident and subject to Spanish tax rules. It’s advisable to get tax advice.
Health insurance: Must not rely only on home-country coverage if you’ll be resident in Spain — must meet Spanish standards.
Application fees, translation/legalisation of documents can add to cost.
Timing: If you apply from outside, you’ll need to factor consulate processing times, travel arrangements, etc.
Accommodation and local registration (empadronamiento) may be needed once in Spain.
Conditions for dependents: If you bring family, you must show the extra income and meet certain criteria.
Changes in rules: Always possible that thresholds or interpretation change, so check official sources or a qualified immigration adviser.

Since you are based in the UK:

After Brexit, UK citizens are treated as non-EU/EEA nationals regarding this visa.
The guide for UK residents outlines that you can live in Spain through the digital nomad visa while working remotely for your UK employer or clients, as long as you meet the requirements.
Keep in mind UK-Spain tax/social security issues — e.g., whether you maintain UK national insurance or switch to Spanish social security — this can affect your planning.
Always wise to verify with a Spanish consulate or immigration lawyer given Brexit-related complexities.