Kingdom of Spain
Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) fees
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa costs around €1,070 in year one for a single applicant, mostly driven by private health insurance rather than the €73.26 government tasa.
Headline total
€1,069.34
Single applicant, applying from abroad
Currency
EUR (Euro)
Last checked
20 April 2026
Itemised fees
| Fee component | Amount | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|
Consular visa (if applying from abroad) Applicants inside Spain can apply for the residence authorisation directly to UGE-CE. | €80 | Optional |
UGE-CE residence authorisation (3-year initial) Tasa 790-052 for Startup Law residence authorisation. | €73.26 | Yes |
TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) issuance | €16.08 | Yes |
Apostilled criminal record certificate (origin) | €60 | Yes |
Sworn translation (if documents not in Spanish) Traductor jurado rates start around €40–€80 per page. | €60 | Yes |
Spanish public health subscription (convenio especial) or private health insurance Private cover from around €50/month for nomads under 40; convenio especial is €60–€157/month. | €780per year | Yes |
Worked example
Single applicant, applying from abroad — €1,069.34
- €80 consular visa
- €73.26 UGE-CE tasa
- €16.08 TIE
- €60 criminal record apostille
- €60 sworn translation
- €780 first-year private health insurance
Dependant fees
Each family member pays their own €80 consular fee, €73.26 UGE-CE tasa, and €16.08 TIE. Income threshold scales: +75% of SMI for first dependant, +25% per additional.
Why fees change
UGE-CE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estratégicos) administers the Startup Law route. Tasa 790-052 has been stable since 2023; income thresholds track Spain's SMI and IPREM indices.
Primary source
UGE-CE — Digital Nomad Visa
https://extranjeros.inclusion.gob.es/en/UnidadGrandesEmpresas/visado_trabajadores_internacional/index.html
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) cost in government fees?
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa costs around €1,070 in year one for a single applicant, mostly driven by private health insurance rather than the €73.26 government tasa. The worked example assumes single applicant, applying from abroad, totalling €1,069.34. Fees for dependants, priority service, or higher-tier salary bands change the total — see the itemised table above.
Are these fees refundable if my application is refused?
Most application fees are non-refundable once the government begins processing. Some jurisdictions refund specific components (e.g. Canada's Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds if refused; UK IHS refunds if the visa is refused). Check the linked primary source for the route you are applying to.
How often do these fees change?
UGE-CE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas y Colectivos Estratégicos) administers the Startup Law route. Tasa 790-052 has been stable since 2023; income thresholds track Spain's SMI and IPREM indices.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
Each family member pays their own €80 consular fee, €73.26 UGE-CE tasa, and €16.08 TIE. Income threshold scales: +75% of SMI for first dependant, +25% per additional.