Frequently Asked Questions

The TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) is your Spanish residency card. After arriving in Spain with your visa, you must apply for a TIE at a local National Police station within 30 days.

If you spend 183+ days per year in Spain, you become a Spanish tax resident. DNV holders may qualify for Spain's Beckham Law, which applies a flat 24% tax rate on Spanish-sourced income for the first 5 years.

Yes. Both the DNV and NLV allow you to include your spouse/registered partner and dependent children in the application as family unit members.

Spain's Digital Nomad Visa (officially: Authorization for International Remote Work Activity) was introduced in January 2023 under the Startup Law (Ley 28/2022). It allows non-EU citizens to live in Spain while working remotely for foreign employers or clients.

You need a minimum of 200% of Spain's monthly minimum wage (SMI), which currently equates to approximately €2,646/month. This threshold is adjusted when Spain's minimum wage changes.

Yes! Freelancers and self-employed workers are eligible. You need to demonstrate at least 1 year of remote working history and provide client contracts or invoices showing consistent income.

The initial DNV is valid for 1 year. It can be renewed for up to 3 years (in one 2-year renewal). After 5 years of legal residency, you may apply for long-term residency.

Yes, but with limits. Up to 20% of your total income can come from Spanish companies or clients. If you exceed this, you'll need a different work authorization.

An apostille is an internationally recognized certification that authenticates official documents for use in other countries. Both the DNV and NLV require key documents to be apostilled under the Hague Convention.

You apply at the Spanish consulate in your country of residence. The consulate you apply through can affect document requirements and processing times — something we help clients navigate.

For the DNV, typically 6–10 weeks from a complete submission. For the NLV, 8–12 weeks. Incomplete or incorrectly prepared applications significantly extend timelines.

Generally, you must apply from your home country at a Spanish consulate. However, some exceptions exist. We recommend consulting with us to understand your specific situation.

The NLV allows non-EU citizens to live in Spain without the right to work. It's intended for financially independent individuals who can support themselves through savings, pensions, passive income, or investments.

Generally, you need to demonstrate approximately €2,400/month for the main applicant, plus ~€600/month for each additional family member. Requirements can vary slightly by consulate.

No. The NLV explicitly prohibits any gainful employment in Spain, including remote work for foreign companies. If you need to work, you should apply for the Digital Nomad Visa instead.

The initial NLV is granted for 1 year. After that, you can renew in 2-year increments. You must spend at least 6 months per year in Spain to maintain your residency.