🇪🇸 Spain
Rich culture, strong infrastructure, and growing tech scene
Visa Options
- Digital Nomad Visa (1 year (renewable to 3)) — €2,520/mo income, remote work for non-Spanish company
- Non-Lucrative Visa (1 year (renewable)) — €2,400/mo passive income, no work in Spain
- Entrepreneur Visa (1 year (renewable)) — Viable business plan, sufficient funds
- Work Visa (employer-sponsored) (1 year (renewable)) — Job offer from Spanish employer + labor market test
Tax Overview
- Income Tax: 19% – 47% (progressive)
- Beckham Law: 24% flat rate for 6 years (qualifying new residents)
- Corporate Tax: 25%
- VAT (IVA): 21%
Cost of Living
- Comfortable living (single, typical): €1,500 – €2,200/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Madrid / Barcelona): €1,100 – €1,700/mo
- 1BR Apartment (Valencia / Seville): €700 – €1,000/mo
- Groceries: €250 – €420/mo
- Utilities: €120 – €180/mo
- Dining out: €12 – €28/meal
- Public transport: €40 – €60/mo pass
Relocation Checklist
- Obtain NIE (foreigner identification number)
- Open a Spanish bank account
- Apply for visa at Spanish consulate
- Register on Padrón (municipal registry) upon arrival
- Get TIE (foreigner identity card)
- Register with Social Security (if applicable)
- Arrange health insurance (private or public via Social Security)
- Get your documents apostilled and translated (sworn translation)