Spain’s digital nomad visa allows non-EU remote workers to live and work from Spain, including the Canary Islands. In 2026 a single applicant needs to show a gross income of about €2,849 a month, which is 200% of Spain’s minimum wage, mostly from clients or employers outside Spain.
Key requirements
- Remote work for a company outside Spain, or freelance work where no more than 20% of income comes from Spanish clients.
- Income of at least 200% of the minimum wage (about €2,849 a month in 2026).
- Extra income for family members.
- A university degree or several years of relevant professional experience.
- An employment relationship or client contracts of a minimum duration.
- Health insurance and a clean criminal record.
Applying from abroad or from Spain
| Route | Result |
|---|---|
| Consulate in your country | Visa, then residence card in Spain |
| From inside Spain while legally present | Residence authorisation for a longer initial period |
Tax
Digital nomads become Spanish tax residents if they spend more than 183 days in Spain. Some employees can apply for the special regime for inbound workers (often called the Beckham Law); many freelancers cannot. Get professional tax advice before applying.
Why the Canaries are popular
Las Palmas and southern Tenerife have strong remote work communities, coworking spaces and the same time zone as the UK. See our remote work guides.
Disclaimer
The income threshold changes every year with the minimum wage. This is general information, not legal or tax advice; check with a Spanish consulate or an immigration lawyer.