Spain digital nomad visa: income and tax
Spain's digital nomad visa needs an income of at least €2,442 a month in 2026, 200% of the minimum wage. The EU Blue Card needs €41,356 a year. Here is what each leaves after Spanish tax.
Income thresholds after tax
| Route | Gross a year | Take-home a month | With the Beckham Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital nomad visa International teleworker, minimum income | €29,304 | €1,915 | €1,697 |
| Digital nomad with a partner Plus one family member | €40,293 | €2,531 | €2,334 |
| EU Blue Card Applications from 28 June 2026 | €41,356 | €2,584 | €2,395 |
| EU Blue Card, reduced Shortage jobs or qualified in the last 3 years | €33,085 | €2,128 | €1,916 |
Taxed as a single employee living in Madrid, 2026, 12 payments, with Spanish social security. Self-employed nomads pay autónomo contributions instead, and other regions have different income tax. Calculate with your details.
The digital nomad visa in short
- For people who work remotely for companies or clients outside Spain; up to 20% of the work can be for Spanish clients if you are self-employed.
- Income: €2,442 a month (200% of the €1,221 minimum wage), plus €915.75 for the first family member and €305.25 for each additional one.
- The amount follows the minimum wage, so it changes when a new minimum wage is set.
EU Blue Card and highly qualified jobs
For a job with a Spanish employer, the EU Blue Card needs €41,356 a year for applications from 28 June 2026: 1.4 times the average gross salary published by the statistics office (INE). The reduced amount of €33,085 applies to shortage occupations and to people who qualified in the last three years. The national highly qualified professional permit uses €41,356 with no reduced amount. Both routes can also use the Beckham Law.
Frequently asked questions
How much income do I need for Spain's digital nomad visa in 2026?
At least €2,442 a month, which is 200% of the 2026 minimum wage of €1,221. Add €915.75 a month for the first family member and €305.25 for each additional one.
How much is €2,442 a month after tax in Spain?
Taxed as an employee living in Madrid, €2,442 a month (€29,304 a year) leaves about €1,915 a month in 2026 under the normal rules, or €1,697 under the Beckham Law.
Can digital nomads use the Beckham Law?
Yes, people who move to Spain to work remotely can opt for the Beckham Law if they meet its conditions, including not having been tax resident in Spain in the previous five years. It taxes Spanish income at a flat 24% up to €600,000, which pays off mainly on higher incomes.
Sources: BOE: Real Decreto 126/2026 (minimum wage 2026), Unidad de Grandes Empresas: digital nomad FAQ (April 2026), Consulate of Spain in Washington: international teleworker visa, BOE: Orden PJC/44/2026 (EU Blue Card salary threshold), Unidad de Grandes Empresas: salary threshold (umbral salarial), BOE: Ley 14/2013 (international mobility). This page is about income and tax; check visa rules with the Unidad de Grandes Empresas or a consulate.