Spain Digital Nomad Visa for South Africans – Work Remotely from Europe Legally

🇿🇦 Spain Digital Nomad Visa for South Africans – Work Remotely from Europe Legally

Are you a South African remote worker, freelancer, or entrepreneur looking to live legally in Europe? Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) is now available for South African citizens — offering long-term residency and access to a flat tax rate, without needing a local job contract.

This guide covers everything you need to make the move.

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✅ Who Qualifies?

To be eligible for Spain’s DNV, South Africans must:

💻 Work remotely for a non-Spanish employer or international clients
💰 Earn at least €2,646/month (approx. ZAR 55,000–60,000)
📄 Have 3+ months of job or client history
🎓 Hold a university degree or show 3 years of relevant work experience
🧾 Provide a clean police clearance from South Africa
🏥 Have Spanish-compliant private health insurance
🏠 Show proof of housing in Spain (rental, booking, etc.)

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📂 Required Documents

To apply from South Africa, you’ll need:

• Valid South African passport

• Police clearance certificate (PCC) from SAPS (apostilled)

• Remote work contracts or freelance agreements

• Bank statements, invoices, or payslips (last 3–6 months)

• Degree certificate or letters proving work experience

• Proof of address in Spain

• Sworn Spanish translations of all documents

📎 Tip: The apostille and certified translations are the most common points of rejection — we help ensure compliance.

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🛂 How to Apply

Option 1: Apply from South Africa

• Apply at the Spanish consulate in Pretoria

• Receive a 1-year digital nomad visa

• After entering Spain, convert it into a 3-year residence permit

Option 2: Apply from Spain

• Enter visa-free (up to 90 days as a South African tourist)

• Apply via the UGE platform before day 90

• Receive a 3-year residence card

🕐 Processing time:

• ~20 business days inside Spain

• 4–8 weeks if applying from South Africa

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👨‍👩‍👧 Can Your Family Join?

Yes — the DNV includes family reunification:

• Spouse or partner

• Children under 18 (or dependent adults)

💸 Income requirements increase:

• +€1,000/month for spouse

• +€300/month per child
  📝 Each family member needs their own apostilled PCC and documents.

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💰 Taxes & The Beckham Law for South Africans

Spain offers a special expat tax regime:

• Flat 24% tax on Spanish-source income (up to €600,000/year)

• Non-Spanish income (e.g., clients in the US, UK, South Africa) can be exempt

• Valid for up to 6 years

• No tax treaty currently between Spain and South Africa — careful planning required

📌 Borderless Lawyers helps manage residency + tax compliance across both countries.

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🏙️ Best Cities in Spain for South Africans

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⚖️ How Borderless Lawyers Supports South African Clients

We help South Africans:

✅ Choose where and how to apply (Pretoria or Spain)
✅ Apostille and translate all legal documents
✅ File for NIE, TIE, and empadronamiento
✅ Optimize taxes using Beckham Law
✅ Apply for family reunification

📞 Start with a free consultation — let’s make your Spanish relocation stress-free.

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✈️ Final Thoughts

For South African digital nomads, Spain offers the perfect balance of legal certainty, lifestyle perks, tax incentives, and EU residency. Whether you’re going solo or with family, the process can be smooth with expert support.

👉 Let Borderless Lawyers help you make the move — safely, legally, and confidently.