Digital Nomad Visa
Live and Work Remotely from Sunny Spain
Keep your international job or freelance business while enjoying the Spanish lifestyle. We handle the compliance prep, sworn translations, and case management through our digital platform — you focus on the move.
Bureaucracy is an independent private service, not affiliated with or acting on behalf of the Spanish Government.
The Facts
Financial Requirement
~€2,849/month in remote income (≈200% of Spanish minimum wage)
Duration
3-year residence permit if applied for from within Spain
Key Benefit
Flat 24% tax rate potentially available under the Beckham Law (subject to eligibility), plus Schengen-wide travel
Is This For You?
This visa is likely a fit if:
- You work remotely as an employee or freelancer for companies based outside Spain
- Your monthly remote income meets or exceeds the required minimum threshold
- You want a streamlined, digitally tracked process to prepare your case
| Non-Lucrative Visa | Digital Nomad Visa | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Retirees & financially independent individuals | Remote workers & freelancers |
| Work in Spain | ✗ Not permitted | ✓ Remote / foreign employers only |
| Financial requirement | €28,800/year savings or passive income | €2,849/month from a foreign employer |
| Health insurance required | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Schengen travel | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Potential path to long-term residency | ✓ Yes (subject to renewal conditions) | ✓ Yes (subject to renewal conditions) |
| Starting service fee | From €999 | From €1,399 |
| Check NLV Eligibility | Check DNV Eligibility |
The Process
How It Works
Four clear steps from sign-up to submission — managed through your dashboard.
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01
Create Your Free Account
Check your eligibility and unlock your secure personal dashboard in minutes. No payment required to get started.
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Upload Your Documents
Securely add your remote work contracts, degree, and background checks directly to your case through the dashboard.
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We Audit, Translate & Structure
Our specialists review your professional profile, handle your sworn translations, and compile your complete, ready-to-present document booklet — digital and physical — structured to current UGE and consulate requirements.
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We Coordinate Your Submission
We prepare your complete file and coordinate its submission to the UGE or consulate. From that point, processing time and the final decision rest solely with the relevant Spanish authority — not with Bureaucracy. Where in-person steps (such as biometrics or a final appointment) are required, you'll need to attend these yourself; we'll guide you through exactly what's needed and when.
Why Bureaucracy Is Different
We combine expert case management with a digital dashboard to keep your relocation clear, structured, and stress-free — as an independent private service working on your behalf, not the government's.
Certified translations of employment letters, background checks, and degrees can cost up to €200 on your own. With Bureaucracy, they're included in your flat service fee — no separate invoice.
Digital Nomad requirements shift regularly. We track changes at Spain's Large Business Unit (UGE) and adjust your file to reflect current requirements at the time of your case.
We compile a structured, hand-checked physical and digital document set, organised to match what caseworkers typically expect to see — not just a folder of PDFs.
Every document, message, and milestone lives in one place, so you always know what's done and what's still needed.
Manage Your Entire Visa Journey in One Place
Manage documents, track progress, communicate with your case manager, and stay organised throughout your application process.
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Application Progress Tracking
See exactly where you are in the process, what's been completed, and what actions may be required next.
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Secure Document Uploads
Upload and store your application documents securely in one central location.
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Personalised Task List
Receive a checklist tailored to your visa type and application stage.
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Direct Communication
Stay connected with your case manager and receive important updates through your dashboard.
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Everything in One Place
Keep your documents, messages, tasks, and application progress organised in a single platform.
Even when the UGE came back asking for additional information, our case manager had our backs every step of the way. This resulted in a positive response, and we've been living our new lives in Spain ever since.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — this is the most common route we see. Applying from inside Spain on a valid tourist or Schengen stay routes the case directly to the UGE, which can grant a 3-year residency card from the outset, subject to the UGE's own review.
Yes, with limits. As a freelancer (autónomo), you may work for Spanish clients provided your Spanish-sourced income doesn't exceed 20% of your total monthly professional revenue.
It's a special regime for international talent relocating to Spain. Qualifying Digital Nomads may be taxed as a non-resident — a flat 24% rate on earnings up to €600,000/year — instead of Spain's standard progressive rates, which reach up to 47%. Eligibility depends on your individual circumstances; we recommend confirming your specific situation with a tax advisor.
No. Bureaucracy gives you a transparent, upfront flat fee that covers our case management and required sworn translations (up to €200 value). This fee does not include government or consular fees (such as visa stamp duty or UGE tasas, where applicable) — those are paid directly by you to the relevant authority. Note also that the final application, including any required biometrics, must be completed in person by you at the relevant UGE office or Spanish consulate — this step cannot be delegated to us.
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Our service fee covers case management, document review, and included sworn translations only — any government or consular fees are separate and paid directly by the client to the relevant authority.
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