The Digital Nomad Visa in Spain has become one of the most attractive options for remote workers, freelancers, and international entrepreneurs who wish to live legally in Spain while working remotely.
However, before starting your application, it’s essential to understand the economic requirements established by Spanish immigration law. This article explains how much you need to earn to qualify for the visa or residence permit for digital nomads in 2025.
How Much Do You Need to Earn? Understanding the Economic Threshold
To qualify for the Digital Nomad Visa or residence permit, the main applicant must prove sufficient financial means, which are legally set at 200% of the Spanish Minimum Interprofessional Wage (SMI).
| 1 Applicant | 1 Applicant + 1 Dependent | 1 Applicant + 2
Dependents |
1 Applicant + 3
Dependents |
1 Applicant + 4 Dependents | |
| Required Income per month | 2,763€ p/m | 3,799€ p/m | 4,144€ p/m | 4,490€ p/m | 4,835€ p/m |
| Required Income per year | 33,156€ p/a | 45,588€ p/a | 49,728€ p/a | 53,880€ p/a | 58,016€ p/a |
Updated figures for 2025
According to Spain’s latest decree, the SMI for 2025 is €1,184 per month (in 14 payments). When adjusted to a 12-month basis — as immigration offices usually do — it equals €1,381.33 per month.
Therefore, the 200% SMI threshold for digital nomads in 2025 is approximately €2,763 per month. This figure equals about €33,156 per year.
👉 In short, to qualify as a digital nomad in Spain in 2025, you must prove monthly earnings of at least €2,763, primarily derived from professional activities carried out outside Spanish territory.
If You Bring Your Family
If you plan to come with your spouse, partner, or children, you must demonstrate additional income:
- First dependent: 75% of the SMI → about €1,036 per month.
- Each additional dependent: 25% of the SMI → about €345 per month per person.
These amounts represent the minimum income required to ensure that the applicant and their family can sustain themselves in Spain without relying on public funds.
What If You Don’t Reach the Income Requirement?
If your current income falls slightly below the required amount, Spanish immigration authorities allow applicants to supplement their income with savings.
You can demonstrate that your available funds — combined with your income — are sufficient to cover the total required amount for at least the first two years of residence.
For example, if you earn less than €2,760 per month, you can show bank savings or investments equivalent to the missing difference multiplied by 24 months (two years).
How to Prove Your Financial Means
- Applicants may demonstrate their solvency through different types of evidence, such as:
- Employment or service contracts with foreign companies.
- Bank statements showing regular income.
- Tax returns or invoices (for freelancers).
- Invoices and Pay slips.
- Recent bank statements demonstrating stable funds.
It’s essential that income be stable, verifiable, and primarily generated abroad, in line with the Spanish Startup Law and immigration office guidelines.
Legal Assistance
At Nomad Immigration Lawyers, a law firm specialized in immigration and international mobility, we offer comprehensive legal support to obtain the Digital Nomad Visa in Spain.
We help you prepare all required documentation, meet the economic thresholds, and submit a strong and compliant application before the Spanish consulate or immigration office.
