Min €2,520/month (~$2,700) from non-Spanish employer
Gather 3 months of pay stubs
2
Get health insurance
Full coverage valid in Spain — no US plans
1–2 weeks
3
Get FBI background check + apostille
FBI channeler + State Dept apostille
4–8 weeks
4
Book appointment at Spanish consulate
NYC, LA, Chicago, Houston, Miami, SF
2–6 weeks
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Beckham Law Tax BenefitDigital nomad visa holders may qualify for Spain's Beckham Law — 24% flat tax rate on Spanish-source income for first 4 years vs progressive rates up to 47%.
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US Tax Obligations RemainUS citizens must file US taxes regardless of residence. Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign Tax Credit can reduce double taxation.
◆ Why Digital Nomad Visa is your best path
✓Work remotely from Spain for up to 5 years
✓€80 application fee
✓No Spanish employer needed
✓Favorable tax regime (24% flat for first 4 years)
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Digital Nomad Visa
Fit Score: 95% · Temporary (1 year, renewable to 5) · 2–4 months · €80
BEST MATCH▾
Spain's Ley de Startups digital nomad visa. Work remotely for non-Spanish employers while living in Spain.
Employment contract or client contracts + 3 months income proof
Gather existing docs
Income proof (€2,520/mo)REQUIRED
Bank statements showing 3+ months
Ongoing
FBI background checkREQUIRED
Via FBI channeler (Fieldprint, etc.) + State Dept apostille
4–8 weeks
Health insuranceREQUIRED
Full coverage in Spain — US plans not accepted
1–2 weeks
Passport photosREQUIRED
Spanish specification
Same day
Your Timeline
Total: 2–4 months
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1
PreparationYOU ARE HERE
4–8 weeks▾
1. Start FBI background check (longest lead item)
2. Get health insurance quote
3. Gather income documentation
4. Research cities (Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Málaga)
2
Consulate Appointment
2–6 weeks▾
3
Processing
4–8 weeks▾
4
Arrive in Spain
First 30 days▾
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