Spanish law firm España Abogados has updated its guidance for North Americans moving to Spain, reflecting 2026 financial requirements: €2,849 in monthly income (200 % of Spain’s minimum wage) for the digital-nomad residence and €28,800 in annual passive income for the non-lucrative visa. The advisory, dated 30 October, also reminds U.S. green-card holders that they still need a Schengen visa if travelling on a non-U.S. passport. The digital-nomad route, introduced under the 2022 Start-ups Law, continues to attract remote workers because it offers a flat 24 % tax rate on worldwide earnings up to €600,000 for five years. Applicants must demonstrate an employment or freelance relationship with clients located outside Spain and secure private health insurance valid for the entire stay. Interest in the non-lucrative visa remains steady among early retirees and high-net-worth individuals, but lawyers caution that consulates are increasingly requesting IRS tax transcripts to confirm passive income streams. Processing times at the Los Angeles and Miami consulates now average nine weeks. Practical hint: Applicants can pre-pay Spain’s consular visa fee online to speed appointment check-in; proof of payment must be printed and presented with the application pack.
Source: España Abogados
