Spain Visa Overview

Spain, as part of the Schengen Area, offers a tourist visa that allows short-term stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Applicants must provide a completed visa application form, a valid passport, proof of accommodation, a round-trip flight itinerary, travel health insurance, and proof of sufficient financial means (at least EUR 100 per day, with a minimum of EUR 900).

Spain's Golden Visa program, which offers residency in exchange for significant investment in Spanish property (minimum EUR 500,000), is being phased out in 2024. Existing participants will not be affected, and other investment options like the Entrepreneur Visa are available.

The Digital Nomad Visa, introduced to attract remote workers, allows teleworkers to reside in Spain while enjoying a favorable tax regime. This visa is ideal for digital entrepreneurs and includes benefits for accompanying family members.

Regardless of the visa type, applicants must be non-EU nationals, possess private health insurance, have a clean criminal record for the past five years, demonstrate financial self-sufficiency, and not reside illegally in Spain.

Spain is undergoing immigration reforms to simplify the visa process and improve rights for foreigners. This includes plans to streamline residence permits and align with EU directives for a single permit system.

Spain is moving towards digitalizing its visa processes, including the Schengen Visa, which will soon allow for online applications and digital visa issuance. This change aims to reduce paperwork and enhance security.

These changes reflect Spain's efforts to modernize its immigration system and attract more international residents, especially skilled professionals and digital nomads. For more information, you can visit Spain's official immigration portal or consult the Schengen Visa Info website.