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Digital Nomad Visa (Nómada Digital)

6 official facts · checked 5 Nov 2026

Cost
US$106
Time
10 days
Stay
12 months
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Digital Nomad Visa (Nómada Digital)

6 verified facts

Cost
At the Washington consulate (from 1 Jan 2026) the visa fee depends on nationality: $106 for most citizens, $190 for US, $963 for UK, $1,566 for Canadian and $3,020 for Australian citizens.
Time
Legal decision period for the visa: 10 days from when the consulate forwards the documents; can be extended if an interview or more documents are needed.
Stay
The visa is valid for up to 1 year; a residence permit obtained in Spain can last up to 3 years.
Leads to
To be confirmed with the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion or consulate before applying.
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Cost

US$106

At the Washington consulate (from 1 Jan 2026) the visa fee depends on nationality: $106 for most citizens, $190 for US, $963 for UK, $1,566 for Canadian and $3,020 for Australian citizens.

Applies to Varies by nationality: US $190, UK $963, Canada $1,566, Australia $3,020; most other citizens $106. Revised quarterly; Consulate General of Spain in Washington, fees from 1 January 2026.

exteriores.gob.es ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

How long it takes

Legal decision period for the visa: 10 days from when the consulate forwards the documents; can be extended if an interview or more documents are needed.

Legal maximum, not the usual time

Applies to Counted from when the consulate forwards the file; may be extended for interviews or extra documents; Visa applied for at a Spanish consulate (as published by the Consulate General in Washington).

exteriores.gob.es ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

How long you can stay

The visa is valid for up to 1 year; a residence permit obtained in Spain can last up to 3 years.

Applies to As published by the Consulate General of Spain in Washington.

exteriores.gob.es ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

Can it lead to living there permanently?

To be confirmed with the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion or consulate before applying.

Rules

2026: income of at least 200% of Spain's minimum wage — €2,442 a month for the main applicant (more for family members).

Applies to 2026 figures; per month, main applicant; As published by the Consulate General of Spain in Washington.

exteriores.gob.es ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

You must work remotely for companies based outside Spain, using only computers and telecommunications.

bibliovirtual.inclusion.gob.es ↗ · checked 5 Nov 2026

These are the official rules we have so far. There may be more. Read the official page before you apply.

Official page

International teleworking visa — Consulate General of Spain in Washington

exteriores.gob.es ↗ · checked 4 Nov 2026

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