Visa rules for nomads
Remote work entry pathway
Nomad Visa Income Requires an income of at least 200% of the Spanish Minimum Interprofessional Wage (approx. €2,400 to €2,600/month).
Nomad Visa Duration Initially granted for 1 year (if applying from outside Spain) or 3 years (if applying while inside Spain), renewable up to 5 years.
Tourist Entry US, UK, and Canadian citizens receive 90 days visa-free entry within any 180-day period under Schengen zone rules.
Business Meetings Standard 90-day tourist/Schengen entry fully permits attending corporate conferences, business meetings, and negotiating contracts.
Money
Tipping customs
Tipping is appreciated but never obligatory. Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is normal; leaving small change at bars is common.
Where to base
Nomad hotspots
Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Malaga
Workspace
Coworking availability
Excellent — hundreds of coworking spaces, dense in Barcelona and Canary Islands, EUR 120-220/month
Cultural risk
Local taboo
Do not rush meals or expect dinner service before 20:30. Loud criticism of regional identity (Catalonia, Basque Country) is taken badly, and beachwear away from the beach is frowned upon in cities.
Personal security
Safety index
High — 68/100 safety index, low violent crime, watch for urban pickpocketing
Geolocation
Spain on the map
40.4168, -3.7038
Capital
Madrid
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Plug type
Type C / Type F (230V, 50Hz)