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Sunshine, low costs outside the big cities, and Europe's most popular DNV in 2024. Best for remote workers and retirees with stable income.
5 visa pathways currently tracked.
€2,849/mo gross (200% of 2026 Spanish SMI prorated to 12 payments)
3-year residence permit (UGE-CE direct track) or 1-year consular visa, renewable up to 5 years before long-term residency
Digital Nomad
20 business days statutory (UGE-CE) with positive silence; ~10 days consular decision
Main applicant ≥100% IPREM (~€600/mo) for first dependent + 50% IPREM per additional
Tied to main applicant's permit; renewable
Family
3–6 months total
≥ 100% IPREM (€600/mo, €7,200/yr) personal floor in 2026; viability report must show projected income above operating costs
1-year initial residence and work authorization, renewable for successive 2-year periods
Freelance
Up to 3 months consular (statutory) + 30–90 days post-arrival for RETA / TIE
€2,400/mo gross (400% IPREM 2026)
1-year initial residence visa, renewable for successive 2-year periods up to the 5-year long-term residence threshold
Passive Income
Up to 3 months legal max for consular decision (LO 4/2000 art. 27; RD 1155/2024 art. 39) + 4–8 weeks post-arrival for TIE
€600/mo (100% IPREM 2026)
Equal to program length, capped at 1 year if program > 1 year; renewable annually for the duration of studies; max 5-year stay before transitioning to a residence-and-work permit
Student
5–8 weeks consular processing (legal max 3 months); +4–8 weeks post-arrival for TIE
