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Visa guide: Spain

Spain distinguishes a consular visa from international teleworker residence authorisation. Choosing the pathway and documenting your professional relationship come first.

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Nomad Hub editorial teamEditorial update: Next review: 1 November 2026

General guidance · not legal or tax advice

General information based on cited official sources, to help you get oriented and prepare questions. It does not replace the competent authority or a professional: confirm requirements and amounts at the source before applying.

Financial amounts in this edition refer to 2026; historical figures in the text are not automatically updated.

Financial reference
€2,442–2,849/month · 200% of 2026 minimum wage
Duration
Visa up to 1 year · residence up to 3
Family
+75% of minimum wage for the first family member · +25% each additional

Two pathways, depending on where you are

The consular visa lasts up to one year; from lawful presence in Spain, residence authorisation can reach three years. Both are limited by the work duration. Employees work for foreign companies; professional activity allows up to 20% with Spanish companies.

Work and income: what to document

The company needs at least one year of real activity; employment or commercial relationships, three preceding months. Remote work and qualifications or experience need evidence. Consulates ask applicants to show 200% of the minimum interprofessional wage (SMI), plus 75% for the first family member and 25% for each additional one. With the 2026 SMI (€1,221 over 14 payments, €17,094 a year) that is €2,442 per month using the monthly amount, or about €2,849 if the annual total is spread over 12 months. Sources do not say which applies, so confirm with the consulate or UGE.

Documents and cover

Prepare professional evidence, passport, criminal records and applicable cover. Identify legalisation and translation requirements by document origin. Check health insurance and Social Security separately; travel insurance does not automatically replace required cover.

Taxes and tax residence

AEAT considers more than 183 days in the calendar year, economic interests and a family presumption. A residence permit alone does not settle tax residence. If two countries consider you resident, examine the applicable treaty and its tie-breaker rules.

Taxes and tax residence: Spain ↗

Things to keep in mind

These points vary with your situation, your home country or the consulate. They are worth confirming with the official source before you take the next step.

  • Whether 200% of the SMI is computed over 12 or 14 payments, fees, cover and contributions for each profile.
  • Your previous-country treaty, returns and access to the special regime need individual review.

Health cover for your application

Travel and health insurance

Medical cover for long stays.

What to compare before choosing ↗

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Sources and scope

Dates record editorial consultation, not professional approval. Consular, nationality and profile conditions are checked separately.