🇨🇴 Spain Digital Nomad Visa for Colombians – How to Apply and Move Legally
For Colombian freelancers and remote workers, Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) offers a highly attractive opportunity: legal residence in the EU, travel freedom, and access to a lower flat tax on international income.
Whether you’re a content creator, IT specialist, marketing pro, or VA, this guide explains how Colombians can apply and relocate.
✅ Who Qualifies?
You can apply if you:
💻 Work remotely for a non-Spanish employer or foreign clients
💰 Earn €2,646/month or more (~COP $11–12 million)
📄 Have 3+ months of job history or freelance activity
🎓 Hold a degree or prove 3 years of relevant work experience
🧾 Have a clean Colombian criminal record
🏥 Carry health insurance that covers Spain
🏠 Have a place to live in Spain (rental or booking)
📂 Required Documents
From Colombia, you’ll need:
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Valid Colombian passport
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Apostilled background check (Policía Nacional / Ministerio de Justicia)
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Proof of remote work (contracts, invoices, bank statements)
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Degree or professional letters
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Spanish-compliant health insurance
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Proof of address in Spain
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All documents translated into Spanish by a sworn translator
📎 Many applicants fail due to incorrect apostille or poor translation — we help prevent that.
🛃 Application Process
Option 1: Apply from Colombia
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Submit at a Spanish consulate (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali)
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Get a 1-year digital nomad visa
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Convert it to a 3-year residence permit after arriving in Spain
Option 2: Apply from Spain
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Enter with your 90-day visa-free Schengen stay
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Submit directly via the UGE platform
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Get your 3-year residence card in Spain
🕐 Processing:
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20 business days in Spain
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4–8 weeks from consulate in Colombia
👨👩👧 Can Your Family Join?
Yes — your immediate family can be included:
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Spouse/partner
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Children under 18 (or dependent adults)
💸 Income threshold increases:
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+€1,000/month for a spouse
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+€300/month per child
📝 Family members need apostilled birth/marriage certificates + criminal checks.
💰 Taxes for Colombian Digital Nomads
Spain offers the Beckham Law, ideal for international earners:
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Flat 24% tax on Spanish-source income
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Foreign income (from Colombia or elsewhere) may be exempt
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Valid for 6 years
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Colombia and Spain have a tax treaty — smart planning avoids double taxation
📌 We help determine which country you’ll be taxed in and how to minimize liability.
🏙️ Top Cities in Spain for Colombians
| City | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | Latin community, global business hub |
| Valencia | Affordable, beach lifestyle, family-friendly |
| Madrid | Direct flights to Bogotá, strong legal services |
| Málaga | Sunny, slower pace, digital nomad infrastructure |
| Alicante | Coastal charm, growing Latin expat scene |
⚖️ How Borderless Lawyers Supports Colombian Clients
We handle everything:
✅ Digital Nomad Visa applications (in Colombia or Spain)
✅ NIE, empadronamiento, and residence card steps
✅ Apostille + sworn translation for Colombian documents
✅ Beckham Law tax registration
✅ Family applications and reunification
📞 Book your free consultation — simplify your relocation from Colombia to Spain.
✈️ Final Thoughts
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa gives Colombians a real opportunity to enjoy EU residency, tax benefits, and a high quality of life — all while working remotely with freedom and flexibility.
👉 Let Borderless Lawyers guide your path from Colombia to Spain — legally and stress-free.