🇲🇽 Spain Digital Nomad Visa for Mexicans – Work Remotely from Europe
Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) is now open to Mexican citizens who want to live legally in Spain while working remotely for clients or companies outside the country. Whether you’re a freelancer, software developer, consultant, or digital business owner, this visa offers an easy route to long-term EU residency.
✅ Who Can Apply?
To qualify, you must:
💻 Be a remote employee or freelancer working for a non-Spanish company
💰 Earn at least €2,646/month (approx. MXN 52,000–55,000)
📄 Have at least 3 months of work history or client contracts
🎓 Hold a university degree or prove 3+ years of relevant work experience
🧾 Provide a clean criminal record (Mexico and any other country lived in)
🏥 Have private health insurance valid in Spain
🏠 Show proof of housing in Spain (rental, hotel, etc.)
📂 Required Documents
To apply from Mexico, prepare:
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Valid Mexican passport
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Apostilled Mexican criminal background check
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Proof of employment or freelance contracts
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Proof of income (bank statements, invoices, payslips)
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Degree or verified professional experience
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Health insurance covering Spain
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Address in Spain (rental contract or booking)
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Sworn Spanish translations of all documents
📎 Tip: All foreign documents must be apostilled and officially translated into Spanish.
🛂 Application Process
Option 1: Apply from Mexico
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Submit through the Spanish consulate in Mexico City
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Receive a 1-year digital nomad visa
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Convert it to a residence permit after arriving in Spain
Option 2: Apply from Spain
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Enter Spain with a Schengen visa or tourist entry
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Apply from within using the UGE platform
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Receive a 3-year residence card
🕐 Processing time:
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~20 business days in Spain
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4–8 weeks from consulate in Mexico
👨👩👧 Can You Bring Family?
Yes! You can bring:
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Your spouse or common-law partner
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Children under 18 (or financially dependent over 18)
📌 Income must cover:
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+€1,000/month for your partner
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+€300/month per child
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Each family member needs their own documents + apostilles
💰 What About Taxes?
Spain offers the Beckham Law, a tax incentive for digital nomads:
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Flat 24% tax on Spanish-source income up to €600,000
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Non-Spanish income (e.g., from clients in the US or Mexico) may be tax-exempt
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Valid for up to 6 years
📌 Spain and Mexico have a tax treaty — this helps prevent double taxation if you manage it correctly.
🌇 Best Cities in Spain for Mexicans
| City | Why Mexicans Choose It |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | Latin community, culture, and great infrastructure |
| Madrid | Direct flights to Mexico, big city opportunities |
| Valencia | Affordable living, warm weather, cultural match |
| Málaga | Laid-back lifestyle, remote work community |
| Alicante | Coastal charm, growing Mexican expat presence |
⚖️ How Borderless Lawyers Supports Mexican Clients
We offer full legal and immigration support:
✅ Application filing in Mexico or Spain
✅ Apostille & sworn translation services
✅ NIE, tax ID, and empadronamiento
✅ Beckham Law tax setup
✅ Family member reunification support
📞 Book your free consultation — start your move from Mexico to Spain the right way.
✈️ Final Thoughts
For Mexicans working remotely, Spain is one of the best destinations for lifestyle, tax benefits, and long-term legal residency in Europe. With the right structure, you can relocate smoothly and legally — solo or with your family.
👉 Let Borderless Lawyers help you make it happen — seamlessly and securely.