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Spain Visa Guide
Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups)
Quick answer
Spain offers 12 visa categories covering tourist, work, family, entrepreneur, digital nomad, and other routes. Key options include the Business Visa for short stays [2], the Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers [4][5], the General Work Visa for employment [10], and the Golden Visa for investors [11]. Family reunification routes are also available [7][8][9].
At a glance
| Region | Europe |
| Destination type | Sovereign country |
Spain offers the Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups) for location-independent workers.
Visa options in Spain (28)
Digital nomad / remote work
Tourist / short-stay
Work
General Work Visa
1 year
Highly Qualified Professional Visa
1 year
Highly Skilled Professional Visa
1 year (or less if residence permit is shorter)
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
1 year
Self-Employed Work Visa
work
Work Visa (General)
work
Working Visa for Professionals in the Audiovisual Sector
up to 180 days
Investor / entrepreneur
Family
Study
Does Spain have a special entry zone?
Parts of this country apply entry rules different from the national baseline — do not conflate them with the national visas above.
Spanish/EU cities in North Africa, formally part of Schengen territory but with actual identity/border checks on departure to mainland Spain or elsewhere in Schengen (sea/air since 2009, land historically). Separate local-border-traffic visa exemption exists for Moroccan nationals resident in the neighboring provinces of Tetouan and Nador.
Am I eligible for anything here?
Spain's visa eligibility depends heavily on:
- Your nationality — some visas apply nationality-based exclusions or bilateral agreements
- Your income and financial situation
- How long you want to stay
- Whether you're bringing dependents
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Spain for tourism?
Yes, for many nationalities a visa is required. The Business Visa (tourist route) allows a maximum stay in the Schengen area per 180-day period [2], while the Business Visa (Schengen) permits 90 days within any 180-day period [3].
What is the most popular visa for remote workers in Spain?
The Digital Nomad Visa is designed for remote workers and is valid for 1 year [4]. There is also the Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups) with the same duration [5].
Related destinations
Sources
One numbered entry per specific claim — several entries may point to the same underlying document, each with its own locator.
- [1]
Au Pair Visa — Other route, Maximum one year
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [2]
Business Visa — Tourist route, Maximum stay in Schengen area per 180-day period
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Cross-referenced - [3]
Business Visa (Schengen) — Other route, 90 days within any 180-day period
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [4]
Digital Nomad Visa — Digital nomad route, 1 year
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [5]
Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups) — Digital nomad route, 1 year
MFA informative note on Digital Nomad visa requirements (PDF) [Verified (deep-linked)] · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [6]
Entrepreneur Visa — Entrepreneur route, Visa validity period
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [7]
Family Member of EU Citizen Visa — Family route, 90 days in any 180-day period
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [8]
Family Reunification Visa — Family route, Visa valid for 90 days
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [9]
Family Reunion Visa — Family route, 90 days
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [10]
General Work Visa — Work route, 1 year
Primary source · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linked - [11]
Affordability index and climate tags
VisaBook internal estimate (soft-preference data) · Last verified: Aug 15, 2026Verified — deep-linkedVisaBook internal soft-preference estimate used by Search filters — not an official statistic.
This page reflects Spain's officially published visa categories as of the dates above. It is not legal advice. For detailed, case-specific requirements for any visa listed here, see that visa's own page.