Sun, siesta, and a long-stay EU path — without the Golden Visa.
The active long-stay and residency programmes for Spain today.
Live in Spain on passive income — no work permitted.
Remote work for non-Spanish employers, with optional 24% flat tax.
Closed to new applicants since 3 April 2025.
Indicative ranges for spring 2026 — local prices vary by neighbourhood and season.
Spain's Beckham Law lets qualifying new arrivals pay a 24% flat tax on Spanish income up to €600,000 for six years. Digital Nomad Visa holders are often eligible.
Always confirm with a local tax advisor before making decisions on residency timing.
Hand-picked immigration lawyers licensed to practise in Spain. We don't take a cut — the booking link goes straight to their calendar.
Ruiz & Asociados · Madrid
Bar reg: ICAM 00000
Madrid-based immigration lawyer focused on US and UK applicants relocating to Spain. Handles NLV, DNV, and Beckham Law tax structuring end to end.
Martín Legal · Barcelona
Bar reg: ICAB 00000
Barcelona-based, specialises in remote-worker applications and family cases. Strong with consulate-side filings from the US and Canada.
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No. Organic Law 1/2025 abolished Spain's Golden Visa effective 3 April 2025. Applications submitted before that date are still processed and existing holders keep their rights. New investors now look at the Non-Lucrative or Digital Nomad Visa.
The Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) has the lowest financial bar — roughly €2,400/month in passive income for a single applicant — but it does not allow you to work in Spain.
Only up to 90 days in any 180-day Schengen window. Beyond that you need a long-stay visa — the Digital Nomad Visa is built for remote workers with foreign employers or clients.
Generally 10 years of legal residency, reduced to 2 years for nationals of Latin American countries, Andorra, Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Portugal, and Sephardic Jews.
Not for the visa application itself, but you'll need one once you arrive to pay rent, taxes, and receive your residence card. Several banks open accounts remotely with just a passport.
The NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) is your Spanish foreigner ID number. You'll need it for almost everything — bank account, rental contract, utilities. Apply at the Spanish consulate during your visa process or at a police station once you land.