Spain’s New Digital Nomad Visa Is Just Rs 8,000 And This European Country Is Welcoming Indians! | Travel

Spain’s New Digital Nomad Visa Is Just Rs 8,000 And This European Country Is Welcoming Indians!

Working from a sun-soaked café in Seville, answering emails with a view of Ibiza’s turquoise coast, or Zooming into meetings while overlooking the medieval streets of Cuenca. If this sounds like your dream office, here’s the good news. Spain is now welcoming digital nomads from India (and beyond) with a visa that costs less than your weekend shopping spree.

For just ₹8,000, you could move to Spain and enjoy your freelance/remote work journey with a gorgeous European view.

What Is Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa?

Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa lets remote workers and freelancers live and work in the country for up to a year, with the option to extend it to five years. Whether you’re a software engineer with global clients or a writer working for international publications, if your job doesn’t tie you to one place, Spain is saying, “Bienvenido.”

Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa lets remote workers and freelancers live and work in the country for up to a year

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible:

For just ₹8,000, you could move to Spain and enjoy your freelance/remote work journey

• You must be a non-EU/EEA citizen (Indian nationals qualify).
• You must work remotely—either as an employee of a company outside Spain or as a self-employed professional with foreign clients.
• No more than 20% of your total income should come from Spanish sources.
• You must hold a university degree or have 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• You must show proof of income (approx. ₹2.76 lakh/month or more) and financial stability.
• A private health insurance valid in Spain is required.
• You need to be clean on paper—meaning a police clearance certificate (PCC) is essential.

What Documents Will You Need?

A quick checklist:

There’s one non-negotiable rule: only 20% of your income can come from Spanish companies.

• National visa application form
• Valid passport (1+ year validity)
• Recent passport-size photos
• Remote work contract or freelance agreements
• Proof of income (bank statements, payslips, etc.)
• Degree certificate or proof of work experience
• Spanish health insurance
• Proof of accommodation in Spain
• PCC from Indian authorities
• NIE (Spain’s foreigner ID number) – get this in Spain for about €20
• All non-Spanish documents must be officially translated into Spanish

How To Apply For Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa

• Check your eligibility and get all your documents in order.
• Translate documents through a certified Spanish translator.
• Book an appointment at your nearest Spanish consulate in India.
• Submit the application in person and pay the fee (about ₹8,022 or €80).
• Wait for approval—processing can take 10 days to 6 weeks.
• Once approved, fly to Spain!
• After arrival, apply for your residency card (TIE) and register your local address at the town hall.

How Long Can You Stay?

The visa gives you 1 full year in Spain, and it’s renewable for up to 5 years. Stay that long, and you’re eligible for permanent residency.

What’s The Catch?

There’s one non-negotiable rule: only 20% of your income can come from Spanish companies. The rest must be from clients or companies based outside of Spain.

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