Kingdom of Spain
Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) processing time
The 2022 Startup Law gives UGE-CE a 20-working-day decision target for in-country Digital Nomad applications. Consular applications from abroad commonly run 4–8 weeks.
Typical window
3 weeks – 6 weeks
Government fees
Visa application fee varies by consulate; residence permit and TIE fees additional.
Last checked
20 April 2026
What drives the timeline
Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) sits in the digital nomad category. Typical duration: Initial 1-year consular visa, extendable to 3-year residence permit, then renewable for further 2 years; counts toward permanent residence after 5 years.. Indicative government fees: Visa application fee varies by consulate; residence permit and TIE fees additional..
- Does not require a sponsor.
- Leads to settlement / permanent residence.
- Suited for: Remote workers employed by non-Spanish companies, Freelancers with predominantly non-Spanish clients, Tech and digital professionals seeking EU residency.
Primary source
UGE-CE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas) — Startup Law visas
https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/unidadgrandesempresas/en
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Digital Nomad Visa (Spain) take to process?
The 2022 Startup Law gives UGE-CE a 20-working-day decision target for in-country Digital Nomad applications. Consular applications from abroad commonly run 4–8 weeks. These figures come from UGE-CE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas) — Startup Law visas and were last verified on 2026-04-20. Always confirm on the primary source before acting.
Is there a priority or premium service that speeds this up?
Refer to the linked primary source for current priority / premium options; availability changes frequently and varies by consular post.
Can you guarantee my application will fall inside this window?
No. Processing times are indicative and depend on case complexity, biometrics scheduling, sponsor-side delays, source country, public-holiday calendars, and policy shifts. The linked source is the only authoritative reference on the day you apply.