Kingdom of Spain
Digital Nomad Visa (Spain): government fee breakdown
By Sam Parks · Last checked:
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa costs around €1,010 in year one for a single applicant, mostly driven by private health insurance rather than the small government residence tasa (€10.94).
These are the fees paid to the Kingdom of Spain government. You pay these directly as part of your application. Fees for dependants, priority services, or higher salary bands may change the total.
How much does the Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) cost in Spain?
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa costs around €1,010 in year one for a single applicant, mostly driven by private health insurance rather than the small government residence tasa (€10.94).
Verified against BOE — Orden PJC/617/2025 (immigration fees) on 1 June 2026.
Headline total
€1,007.02
Single applicant, applying from abroad
Currency
EUR (Euro)
Last checked
1 June 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(3-year initial) Modelo 790 038 residence-authorisation tasa under Orden PJC/617/2025 (in force 16 June 2025), which repealed the old schedule — the prior combined €73.26 figure (mislabelled Tasa 790-052) no longer exists. Confirm the exact sub-line that applies to your case. | €10.94 | Yes |
TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) issuance Tasa for the TIE documenting a first grant of temporary residence. | €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 — €1,007.02
- €80 consular visa
- €10.94 UGE-CE residence tasa (Modelo 790 038)
- €16.08 TIE
- €60 criminal record apostille
- €60 sworn translation
- €780 first-year private health insurance
How to read these fees
The €1,007.02 headline covers single applicant, applying from abroad. Of the 6 components listed above, 5 are mandatory and 1 is an optional add-on (such as priority processing) you can choose to skip. The single biggest mandatory line is Spanish public health subscription (convenio especial) or private health insurance at €780.
Bringing family changes the total — see the dependant section below. Treat the figure as a planning estimate rather than a quote: confirm each line on the official source linked below on the day you pay, because these fees are revised regularly.
Dependant fees
Each family member pays their own €80 consular fee, €10.94 UGE-CE tasa (Tasa 038; the old €73.26 line was repealed by Orden PJC/617/2025), 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. The fee schedule was reset by Orden PJC/617/2025 (in force 16 June 2025), which repealed the prior order — the old €73.26 combined figure no longer exists. Income thresholds track Spain's SMI and IPREM indices. The line that actually moves your budget is private health insurance: the government tasa is tiny, but a full-cover Spanish policy for the year is the largest single cost for most applicants.
Primary source
BOE — Orden PJC/617/2025 (immigration fees)
https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2025-12056
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) cost in government fees?
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa costs around €1,010 in year one for a single applicant, mostly driven by private health insurance rather than the small government residence tasa (€10.94). The worked example assumes single applicant, applying from abroad, totalling €1,007.02. 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. The fee schedule was reset by Orden PJC/617/2025 (in force 16 June 2025), which repealed the prior order — the old €73.26 combined figure no longer exists. Income thresholds track Spain's SMI and IPREM indices. The line that actually moves your budget is private health insurance: the government tasa is tiny, but a full-cover Spanish policy for the year is the largest single cost for most applicants.
Do dependants pay the same fees as the primary applicant?
Each family member pays their own €80 consular fee, €10.94 UGE-CE tasa (Tasa 038; the old €73.26 line was repealed by Orden PJC/617/2025), and €16.08 TIE. Income threshold scales: +75% of SMI for first dependant, +25% per additional.
Next steps
Full visa guide
Eligibility, application steps, and FAQs for the Digital Nomad Visa (Spain).
Processing time
How long the Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) takes from application to decision.
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Reviewed by Sam Parks, Editor and lead researcher.