🧭 Can You Renew the Digital Nomad Visa in Spain?
Yes — Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa is renewable and can lead to long-term residency and even permanent residency after five years.
The process depends on whether you entered:
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Through a consulate (initial 1-year visa)
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Within Spain (direct 3-year residence permit)
Let’s walk through both scenarios.
🔄 Renewal Timeline Overview
| Initial Route | First Grant | Renewal Duration | Total Possible Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| From consulate abroad | 1 year | Renew for 2 years | 5+ years possible |
| From Spain (tourist) | 3 years | Renew for 2 years | 5+ years possible |
After 5 years of legal stay, you can apply for long-term residency (Residencia de Larga Duración).
📅 When to Renew
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Start your renewal process 60 days before your current permit expires
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You may also renew up to 90 days after expiration (but may lose legal stay status during that time)
📍 Always aim to apply early to avoid fines or loss of residency rights.
📋 What Documents Do You Need?
To renew your Digital Nomad Visa, prepare:
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Valid passport | Must cover extended stay |
| Current residence card (TIE) | Original + copy |
| Updated work contract/freelance proof | Still working with non-Spanish clients/employers |
| Updated proof of income | Must still meet €2,400+/month requirement |
| Updated private health insurance | With no co-pay and full coverage |
| Padron certificate (empadronamiento) | Local address registration |
| Proof of tax compliance | Especially if under Beckham Law regime |
Some extranjerías require updated criminal background check, especially if documents were more than 2 years old.
💻 How to Submit the Renewal
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Renew online via Mercurio platform (administrative renewals)
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Or file in person at your local extranjería (foreigners office)
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Include all documents, translated and apostilled if needed
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You’ll receive a receipt (resguardo) confirming legal stay while processing
🕒 How Long Does It Take?
| Step | Time Estimate |
|---|---|
| Review & approval | 20–60 working days |
| TIE card renewal | Additional 30 days after fingerprinting |
During this time, you can stay legally and continue working.
📈 What Happens After Renewal?
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You’ll receive a new residence permit valid for 2 years
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You must apply for a new TIE card (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero)
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You maintain all rights, including access to Beckham Law if already registered
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Family members may renew simultaneously under the same process
🧠 Renewal Tips
✅ Make sure your income hasn’t dropped below €2,400/month
✅ Keep proof of continuous remote work (contracts, invoices, etc.)
✅ Maintain valid health insurance with no copay
✅ Stay current with Spanish tax filings, especially under Beckham Law
✅ Register changes of address with your town hall (ayuntamiento)
❌ Reasons for Renewal Denial
🚫 Income below legal threshold
🚫 Loss of remote job or switch to Spanish employer
🚫 Expired health insurance
🚫 Incomplete or outdated documentation
🚫 Tax non-compliance or missed filings
⚖️ How Borderless Lawyers Can Help
We provide full legal support for renewal, including:
✅ Document preparation and translation
✅ Health insurance updates
✅ Extranjería submission and appointment booking
✅ NIE, TIE renewal, and padron registration
✅ Tax certificate support and Beckham Law compliance
📦 Bundle your visa renewal with a full tax and residency audit.
📣 Stay Legal, Stay Long-Term
Renewing your Digital Nomad Visa is straightforward — if you know what’s required. Don’t wait until the last minute or risk mistakes that could cost you your residency.
👉 Let Borderless Lawyers handle your full renewal process — stress-free, legally solid, and fully compliant.