To continue enjoying your lifestyle in Spain under the Digital Nomad Visa, it’s crucial to fully understand how the renewal process works and avoid unnecessary setbacks. This makes obtaining digital nomad visa application assistance in Spain essential.
This procedure is required for individuals who have completed their first year of residence in Spain under a Digital Nomad Visa or after three years if the visa was initially issued in Spain. This applies to both self-employed individuals and remote workers with an international contract.
Renewing the digital nomad visa in Spain is not automatic; it requires a formal application, including proof of compliance with all legal, tax, and administrative requirements to maintain your permit.
Before starting the renewal process, it is essential to ensure that you still meet the core requirements of the [Digital Nomad Visa in Spain] that allowed you to obtain residency in the first place.
The initial length of the digital nomad visa in Spain depends on where it was issued:
After this period, you may apply to renew your digital nomad visa in Spain for an additional 2 years, provided you continue to meet the requirements outlined in Law 28/2022, which promotes the ecosystem of emerging companies (commonly known as the Startups Law).
Renewal & Long-Term Residency:
Upon completing five continuous years of legal residence in Spain, you become eligible for Permanent Residency (under Law 14/2013, as amended). This status provides significant advantages:
At Tejada Solicitors, we recommend starting your Digital Nomad Visa renewal during the 60 days before your residence authorisation expires. Applying early provides valuable time to respond to unexpected issues and, where legally possible, preserve the option of submitting a new application if the first one is closed or refused.
The UGE may request additional evidence when documents are missing or when compliance is not sufficiently demonstrated. These requests normally impose a strict deadline of 10 working days. Failure to provide the correct documents within that period may result in the application being treated as withdrawn or refused.
In practice, the UGE’s documentary requirements and assessment criteria can evolve, and new expectations may not always be immediately reflected in public guidance. Recent decisions also show particularly close scrutiny of applicants’ compliance with their Spanish tax and Social Security obligations.
For example, our firm recently handled the renewal of a self-employed UK national whom we had advised in 2023 to register with both the Spanish Tax Agency and Social Security. The applicant did not complete those registrations until May 2024. During the renewal, the UGE required evidence that her tax and self-employed status had been fully regularised. This resulted in additional tax liabilities, late-registration costs and penalties that could have been reduced or avoided with earlier compliance.
At Tejada Solicitors, our immigration lawyers and international tax advisers review each renewal together. This coordinated approach allows us to identify potential compliance problems before submission, prepare the required evidence and reduce the risk of delays, additional costs or refusal.
It is essential to be thoroughly familiar with all requirements for renewing the digital nomad visa, as any error in documentation can result in the UGE (Large Companies Unit) denying your renewal, thereby losing all associated benefits.
You need to provide an updated employment contract or documentation that confirms your ongoing relationship with the company that supported your original visa.
You need to have private health insurance with complete coverage in Spain and no co-payments.
Although the digital nomad visa allows absences from Spain of up to 6 months per calendar year, the UGE will require evidence of effective residence in Spain during the previous year for renewal purposes. Acceptable documents include a certificate of registration (empadronamiento), rental contracts, or bank statements showing transactions at Spanish establishments.
While Law 14/2013, amended by Law 28/2022, doesn’t explicitly state tax or Social Security obligations, the UGE effectively requires applicants to remain up-to-date with their obligations. This compliance is verified differently depending on your professional status; for instance, the requirements and evidence needed are more extensive if you originally applied as a self-employed individual.
Specific obligations include:
Applications for the digital nomad visa renewal must be submitted online through the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration’s online portal on the UGE website, either by the applicant or their legal representative.
The UGE has a maximum of 20 business days to issue a decision, as established by Article 76 of Law 14/2013, which includes provisions for international remote workers under Article 74 bis, added by Law 28/2022.
This timeframe may be extended if the documentation is incomplete or additional information is requested. In such cases, the UGE typically allows 10 business days to correct the application. Once approved, you may proceed to renew your Foreign Identity Card (TIE).
If your visa is about to expire and you haven’t initiated the process, taking immediate action is essential. Lacking support from immigration lawyers for non-EU residency applications in Spain, such as the Tejada Solicitors team, could result in an irregular immigration status.
In urgent circumstances, you can ask for a temporary extension or file a late renewal application with justification.
An Immigration Lawyer with over 25 years of experience, specializing in residency and visa applications in Spain. A dedicated member of the Turno Especial de Extranjería and the Servicio de Orientación a Extranjeros (SOJE) of the Malaga Bar Association, committed to assisting individuals and families in regularizing their legal status
One of the most frequent mistakes when applying for a renewal is not hiring immigration lawyers for non-EU residency applications in Spain, who can guide you through the process and help you avoid issues such as those listed below:
Leaving your application until the last minute is risky, as submitting it after the deadline may result in denial.
Omitting all required documents or submitting documents in unofficial languages without certified translations frequently results in delays and even rejection of the application.
Another common reason for refusal is failing to demonstrate sufficient and stable financial means.
In 2026, the main applicant must prove an income equivalent to at least 200% of the Spanish Minimum Wage (SMI): approximately €2,849 per month or €34,188 per year.
For applications including family members, the following additional amounts must be demonstrated:
Applicants receiving income in GBP, USD or another foreign currency should maintain a reasonable financial buffer to reduce the risk of falling below the required threshold because of exchange-rate fluctuations.
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As a leading Spanish immigration law firm, Tejada Solicitors has extensive experience managing residency applications for non-EU nationals. Our diverse team will assist you during the entire process with a personalised and effective approach, tailored for both self-employed professionals and employees on international contracts.
We offer comprehensive legal support from day one, reviewing your personal situation, monitoring legal deadlines, and ensuring complete compliance with all legal requirements for your digital nomad visa renewal under Law 14/2013 and Law 28/2022.
To prevent errors and associated delays or denials concerning the digital nomad visa renewal, our legal team thoroughly reviews every document before submitting it to the UGE.
With Tejada Solicitors, you can be assured that a professional team is safeguarding your interests at all times. We manage all legal and administrative matters so you can focus on your professional work.
Tejada Solicitors offers a customised, client-centred service. If you require assistance with your digital nomad visa renewal in Spain, please contact us to ensure a smooth and hassle-free process.
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To avoid complications, it’s recommended to begin the renewal process at least 60 days before your visa expires.
Yes, provided you have not been outside Spain for more than six months in any calendar year and can prove that these absences were temporary and that your residency in Spain has been continuous.
You must show a monthly income of at least 200% of the IPREM (for 2025, this is €1,200 per month). This amount increases if you include family members.
You may still apply for up to 90 days after your visa expires, but during that period, you are in a legally vulnerable situation.
Failing to apply within the legal timeframe (60 days prior to the expiration date or 90 days after) may result in denial of the renewal, administrative penalties, and loss of acquired rights, including time counted towards long-term residency.
The application must be submitted online, either by the applicant or a representative on their behalf. However, once approved, you must appear in person at the immigration office to renew your Foreigner Identity Card (TIE).
