🇸🇪 Spain Digital Nomad Visa for Swedes – Remote Work, Sun, and Simplicity
If you’re a Swedish remote worker dreaming of life by the Mediterranean, the good news is: you don’t need a visa to live in Spain. But for many Swedes, the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) or a structured EU residency registration still provides important legal and tax advantages.
Here’s how to move to Spain the smart way.
🧭 Do Swedish Citizens Need the Digital Nomad Visa?
No visa is required. As part of the EU, Swedes enjoy freedom of movement and can:
✅ Enter and live in Spain freely
✅ Work remotely from Spain for Swedish or international clients
✅ Stay longer than 90 days without needing a visa
But… if you’re staying long-term, you must register as a resident in Spain, and in some cases, the DNV may still be the better choice.
🧮 Why Swedes Still Explore the DNV
Many Swedes apply for the DNV or structured residency to:
1. 💰 Access Spain’s flat tax regime (Beckham Law)
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24% tax on Spanish income up to €600,000/year
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Exempt from taxation on most foreign income
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Valid for 6 years
(Must register via a qualifying legal route — including DNV)
2. 📄 Get legal clarity as a remote worker
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Needed for banking, health insurance, long-term rental contracts
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Makes your residency and income status fully transparent
3. 👨👩👧 Bring non-EU family members
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Non-EU spouses or children? DNV allows easier reunification
📂 Option 1: EU Citizen Registration in Spain
If you prefer not to apply for the DNV, register using the EU route:
📄 You’ll need:
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Valid Swedish passport or ID
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Proof of income (remote work, savings, or business)
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Spanish address (rental agreement or purchase deed)
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Health insurance (public or private)
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Completed EX18 form for EU citizens
🎫 Result: Green EU residency certificate (Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la UE)
📂 Option 2: Apply for the Digital Nomad Visa
You can voluntarily apply for the DNV if:
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You want to opt into Beckham Law
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You work remotely and want a legal status with tax perks
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You want a residency card valid for 3 years, instead of the basic EU green certificate
🛃 Apply from within Spain via UGE, or from Sweden via consulate.
📍 Where Do Swedes Settle in Spain?
| City | Why Swedes Love It |
|---|---|
| Málaga | Great weather, Swedish schools, expat hub |
| Alicante | Coastal, relaxed, affordable living |
| Marbella | Luxury lifestyle, golf, remote work scene |
| Palma (Mallorca) | Strong Swedish community, island life |
| Valencia | Culture, beaches, digital nomad community |
👨👩👧 Family Reunification
As an EU citizen, Swedes can bring:
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Spouses or registered partners
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Children under 21 or financially dependent
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Non-EU partners via family reunification procedures
📝 Additional income documentation may be required.
💼 What About Taxes?
As a Swedish resident in Spain, you may:
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Become a tax resident in Spain (if staying over 183 days)
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Be eligible for Beckham Law (24% flat tax for 6 years)
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Avoid double taxation — Spain and Sweden have a tax treaty
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Reduce your pension and dividend tax burdens with proper planning
📌 Swedish pension income is also generally taxable in Spain if you’re resident.
⚖️ How Borderless Lawyers Helps Swedish Clients
We support Swedes relocating to Spain by:
✅ EU registration or DNV route (you choose)
✅ NIE number, empadronamiento & health registration
✅ Beckham Law filing & tax optimization
✅ Family reunification and non-EU spouse support
✅ Full relocation guidance in English or Swedish
📞 Book your free consultation and start living your Spanish dream — legally and efficiently.
✈️ Conclusion
Whether you apply for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa or register as an EU citizen, Swedish remote workers have excellent options to live, work, and thrive in Spain.
👉 Let Borderless Lawyers guide your move — from Sweden to Spain, seamlessly.