Spain Non-Lucrative & Digital Nomad Visa from Dubai
Live in Spain on income you already have, or work remotely for employers and clients outside Spain.
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Spain Non-Lucrative and Digital Nomad visas from Dubai
We handle the Spain Non-Lucrative Visa from Dubai and the Spain Digital Nomad Visa. The right one depends on how you earn, and we place you on it from day one.
Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV): retire or take a career break in Spain on passive income alone. The NLV asks for proof of means, not work or investment, and its threshold is pegged to Spain’s IPREM index, last fixed at €600 a month by Ley 31/2022. You get a 1-year visa, then 2-year renewals, with long-term EU residency at year five.
Digital Nomad Visa (DNV): work remotely from Spain for your foreign employer or clients, under Spain's Startups Law (Ley de Startups). The fast in-country route through the UGE unit grants a 3-year permit, with decisions in around 20 working days and positive administrative silence. Qualifying applicants can choose Spain's special 24% flat tax (Beckham regime) on employment income for up to 6 years. Renewals come in 2-year blocks toward long-term residency.
Why Spain: Costa del Sol, Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga and the islands, world-class healthcare (private cover required at first), whole-family routes, and short-stay travel across Schengen as a Spanish resident. See all routes on our Other Countries page.
What our Spain visa service includes
- Route selection: NLV or DNV
- Income audit and financial structuring
- Compliant private health insurance, placed before filing (full coverage, no co-payments)
- Social-security structuring for DNV applicants (certificate of coverage or autónomo route)
- Sworn Spanish translations (traductor jurado), MOFA attestation and Hague apostilles
- Visa and NIE forms prepared and checked
- Consulate / BLS appointment and submission, or UGE filing in Spain (DNV)
- TIE residence card and registration after arrival
- Beckham regime election window guidance (DNV)
- 183-day tax-residency planning brief before you commit
- A written eligibility assessment and personalised document roadmap within 48 hours (two working days)
- One named advisor from your first call to visa in hand
- WhatsApp-first support in English, Urdu, Hindi and Arabic
- Every file checklist-audited in two stages (attestation, translation, formatting and consistency) before submission
- Status updates at every stage of your application
Who each Spain visa is for
Non-Lucrative Visa
- Retirees and pensioners with stable pension income
- Rentiers and investors living on rent, dividends or annuities
- Career-breakers with substantial savings and passive income
Digital Nomad Visa
- Remote employees of companies operating 1+ year outside Spain
- Freelancers with at least one registered company client abroad
- Professionals with a university degree or 3+ years of relevant experience
Spain visa requirements and documents (2026)
Non-Lucrative Visa
- Valid passport (1+ year validity)
- Passive income evidence (pension, rent, dividends)
- Bank statements: 6+ months, with seasoned funds
- Private health insurance: full coverage, no co-payments, no waiting periods, valid across Spain
- Police clearance certificate, attested and apostilled
- Medical certificate in the consulate's format
- Sworn Spanish translations of all documents
- Accommodation details in Spain
- National visa application forms
- Passport photographs to specification
NLV income requirement: 400% of Spain's IPREM index, last fixed at €600 a month by Ley 31/2022
| Applicant | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | €2,400/month · €28,800/year |
| Each dependent | +€600/month · €7,200/year |
| Couple | ≈ €3,000/month combined |
| Family of four | ≈ €4,200/month combined |
Digital Nomad Visa
- Valid passport (6+ months)
- Employment contract or client contracts (3+ months)
- Company registration proof (1+ year of activity)
- Income evidence: payslips, invoices, bank statements
- Degree certificate or 3-year experience proof
- Social-security coverage certificate or autónomo plan
- Police clearance certificate, attested and apostilled
- Private health insurance (full coverage)
- Sworn Spanish translations of all documents
- NIE application forms
DNV income requirement (2026): 200% of Spain's 2026 minimum wage — the SMI, not the IPREM — which is €1,221 a month over 14 payments
| Applicant | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | €2,442/month · €34,188/year |
| First dependent | +€916/month (75% of SMI) |
| Each additional dependent | +€306/month (25% of SMI) |
| Relationship history | 3+ months with your employer or clients, and the company operating 1+ year |
No more than 20% of DNV income may come from Spanish clients.
How to apply for a Spain residence visa
- Free assessment: Income type, route (NLV or DNV) and a written quote.
- Engagement and roadmap: Checklist and a named advisor.
- Document build: Insurance, translations, apostilles, forms and income pack.
- Submission: Consulate / BLS appointment, or UGE filing in Spain for the DNV.
- Approval and landing: TIE residence card and registration (and the Beckham election window for DNV).
Spain visa processing time and fees
Non-Lucrative Visa
- Week 1–2: Income audit and insurance placement
- Week 3–5: Translations, apostilles and forms
- Week 6: Consulate appointment and submission
- Month 2–4: Consular decision (typical)
- After arrival: TIE residence card and registration
Digital Nomad Visa
- Week 1–2: Route selection and social-security structuring
- Week 3–5: Translations, apostilles and income pack
- Week 6: Consulate filing, or UGE filing in Spain
- ~20 working days: UGE decision (in-country route)
- After approval: TIE residence card and Beckham regime election window
Fees: Quote on request. Your professional fee is quoted in writing after a short consultation. Government, embassy, VFS, attestation, translation, medical and insurance charges are third-party costs, listed separately in your quote. Nothing starts until you approve it.
Spain visa FAQs
How much income do I need for the Spain Non-Lucrative Visa in 2026?
€2,400 per month (€28,800 a year) for the main applicant, plus €600 per month for each dependent — 400% and 100% of the IPREM, which was last fixed at €600 a month by Ley 31/2022. We found no later provision changing it.
How much do I need for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa?
€2,442 per month for the main applicant in 2026 — 200% of the €1,221 SMI — plus €916 for the first dependent (75%) and €306 for each additional dependent (25%). The Spanish Consulate in Washington publishes the same 2026 figures.
Can I work on the Non-Lucrative Visa?
No. The NLV prohibits all work, including remote work for foreign employers, as most consulates apply the rules. If you work remotely, the Digital Nomad Visa is your route.
Can I use savings instead of income for the NLV?
Yes. Income must be passive and durable, such as pensions, rent, dividends, annuities or substantial savings.
What are the two ways to apply for the Digital Nomad Visa?
A 1-year visa at the consulate, or entering Spain and filing with the UGE for a 3-year permit. We advise the best route for your profile.
When do I become a Spanish tax resident?
When you spend 183+ days in Spain. We brief you on tax planning before you commit.
Why do Spanish consulates reject health insurance?
Policies with low limits or co-payments are rejected. We place compliant, full-coverage cover before filing.
What is the Beckham regime?
A special regime that lets qualifying applicants pay a 24% flat rate on employment income for up to 6 years.
What do I need for my first NLV renewal?
Evidence of genuine residence in Spain and continued financial means.
Last updated: September 2026. Government thresholds, fees and processing times are set by the relevant authorities and can change without notice. AL HUDHUD provides documentation and advisory services and does not guarantee visa approval. All decisions rest with the issuing government.
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