Spain Digital Nomad Visa Updates As Of February 2026

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What's New for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa in 2026? Key Updates You Must Know

The landscape for the Spain DNV is dynamic. Based on the latest clarifications from the UGE in February 2026, here are the most significant updates affecting your application:

1. Increased Income Requirement: €2,850/month (200% of the 2026 SMI)

The most critical update for 2026 is the adjusted minimum income threshold. With the projected increase in Spain's Salario Mínimo Interprofesional (SMI), the UGE now requires applicants to demonstrate 200% of the SMI.

For 2026, this translates to approximately €2,850 per month for the primary applicant.

• For Dependents:

  • First dependent (spouse/partner): An additional 75% of the SMI (approx. €1,069/month).

  • Each additional dependent child: An additional 25% of the SMI (approx. €356/month).

  • + 1 Dependent (e.g., spouse) €3,919 (Approximate Monthly Income)

  • + 2 Dependents (e.g., spouse + 1 child) €4,275 (Approximate Monthly Income)

Action Point: Ensure your bank statements and employment contracts clearly reflect this updated income level.

2. Mandatory University Degree Apostille (Non-Regulated Professions Included)

Previously, an apostille on your university degree was often only required if you were in a regulated profession (e.g., doctor, lawyer). As of February 2026, the UGE is now consistently requesting an Apostille of The Hague on all university degrees or higher education diplomas, even for those in non-regulated tech or marketing roles.

Why the Change? This aims to verify the legitimacy of educational backgrounds globally, streamlining the assessment process.

Action Point: Begin the apostille process for your degree certificate immediately. This can take several weeks or even months depending on your country of origin.

3. Stricter Proof of Employer Relationship & Company Longevity

The UGE is now scrutinizing the relationship between the applicant and their employer (or clients for freelancers).

• Employment Contract/Service Agreement: You must prove an employment relationship (or a commercial relationship for freelancers) of at least three months prior to your DNV application.

• Company Existence: The company you work for (or your main client's company) must have existed for at least one year. This prevents applications from individuals working for newly formed, potentially unstable entities.

Action Point: Obtain a letter from your employer/client explicitly stating your remote work arrangement, duration of employment, and company establishment date.

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