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Spain Digital Nomad Visa for UK Citizens 2026 | Housage

🇬🇧 SPAIN DIGITAL NOMAD VISA FOR UK CITIZENS 2026

Spain Digital Nomad Visa for UK Citizens — Live in Spain Year-Round, Without the 90-Day Limit

Keep your British salary, pay 24% flat tax, and build your path to EU residency — handled end-to-end by a Spain-licensed lawyer.

  • ✓No more 90/180-day visa runs back to the UK
  • ✓Keep your British salary — spend in euros
  • ✓Beckham Law: UK rental & dividend income untouched by Spanish tax
  • ✓Keep your UK job — work from Costa del Sol or Barcelona
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A Spanish company with English-speaking consultants and licensed Spanish lawyers

Iurii Kamaev
Iurii Kamaev
CEO Housage
Carlos Téllez Moncada
Carlos Téllez Moncada
Head of Immigration
Raphael Zimmer
Raphael Zimmer
Lawyer, Bar No. 43836
Lara Periche
Lara Periche
Immigration Consultant
Eugeniia Bogacheva
Eugeniia Bogacheva
Immigration Consultant
Iurii Kamaev
Iurii Kamaev
CEO Housage
Carlos
Carlos Téllez Moncada
Head of Immigration
Raphael Zimmer
Raphael Zimmer
Lawyer, Bar No. 43836
Lara Periche
Lara Periche
Immigration Consultant
Eugeniia
Eugeniia Bogacheva
Immigration Consultant

Why UK Citizens Choose Spain DNV

5 Key Opportunities for British Applicants

Why British remote workers, freelancers and tech employees choose the Spain Digital Nomad Visa over every other option.

🌞Return to Mediterranean Life

Live in Spain year-round, fully bypassing the 90/180-day limit. No more counting days, no more stressful visa runs back to the UK every 3 months.

💷Geographic Arbitrage (£ Earnings, € Costs)

Keep your British salary while living where rent, food and healthcare cost 40–60% less than London.

🛡️Tax Shield on Global Income

Under the Beckham Law, British expats pay tax only on their Spanish salary — UK rental income, dividends and capital gains remain outside Spanish tax reach.

💼Keep Your UK Career

Continue working for British tech and finance companies remotely — physically based on the Costa del Sol or in Barcelona.

📈RSU & Option Tax Protection

The preferential tax regime significantly reduces taxes on UK shares and options exercised during Spanish residency — especially valuable for tech employees with unvested RSUs.

Eligibility

Who Qualifies for the Spain DNV

💼Employment Type

PAYE employees, self-employed, Ltd company directors and freelancers with UK clients are all eligible.

💰Income from €2,849/month

200% of Spain's 2026 SMI (≈ £2,400/mo). Higher for families.

📄Remote Contract

Contract or agreement with a company outside Spain, active for at least 3 months.

🎓Qualifications

UK university degree or 3+ years of documented professional experience.

✅Clean Criminal Record

ACRO Police Certificate with FCDO apostille. No convictions in the last 5 years.

Quick Check

Do You Qualify? Answer 4 Questions

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The Process

4 steps. Lawyer handles everything.

From your eligibility call to your Spanish TIE card — ACRO, FCDO, consulate, housing, all of it.

01
Free Eligibility Call
A Spain-licensed lawyer reviews your income (in £), employment type (PAYE, self-employed, Ltd company), consulate jurisdiction, and whether you already own property in Spain.
02
Document Roadmap
ACRO certificate order instructions, FCDO apostille guidance (Milton Keynes), health insurance selection, income documentation in sterling — your personalised checklist, in the right sequence.
03
Dossier Filed
Lawyer drafts every letter, reviews every document, submits to the Spanish consulate. We track your application and handle any consulate queries.
04
Approval + Spain-Ready
We coordinate your Spanish rental address (for TIE), flag the Beckham Law Modelo 149 deadline, and connect you with HMRC-familiar advisors for the UK side.

Income Calculator

How Much Do You Need to Earn?

Enter your income in your local currency — we'll convert to EUR and compare against the 2026 SMI threshold.

Free Consultation

Check Your Eligibility for Free

A Spain-licensed lawyer reviews your case and tells you exactly whether you qualify, how to handle ACRO + FCDO, and what it costs — before you pay anything.

  • ✓Case assessed by a licensed Spanish immigration lawyer
  • ✓ACRO + FCDO apostille roadmap for UK applicants
  • ✓Exact timeline and cost for your specific case
  • ✓No obligation — free 20-minute call
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Your team

Your application is handled by Raphael Zimmer, licensed with ICAB (Barcelona), Bar No. 43836, backed by Housage founder Iurii Kamaev.

Iurii Kamaev — Housage founder

Publications and analytics about us and our CEO in Spain's leading journals

El Mundo La Vanguardia 20 Minutos El Confidencial

Iurii Kamaev: Your advantage in Spain's real estate & visa market

Real estate expert · Founder of Housage.es · 15 years in Spain's property market

Housage.es has been the official information portal of Spain's largest real estate fairs — The District and SIMA. For British applicants, that means combining immigration expertise with direct knowledge of Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, and Barcelona markets.

  • Official media partner: Housage.es is the portal of The District and SIMA — the largest real estate fairs in Southern Europe.
  • Published analyst: Featured in El Mundo, El Confidencial, La Vanguardia, and 20 Minutos.
  • 15-year Spain network: Direct relationships with banking funds, legal partners, and relocation specialists across all major Spanish cities and coastal markets.
  • Immigration lawyer partner: Raphael Zimmer, registered with the Colegio de Abogados de España — specialist in UK and post-Brexit applicant paths, ACRO and FCDO apostille procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Spain Digital Nomad Visa for UK citizens — answered by our Spain-licensed immigration lawyer.

Can the DNV replace the 90/180-day Brexit rule?
Yes — this is the core purpose for UK applicants. Post-Brexit, British citizens are treated as third-country nationals in the Schengen Area, limiting stays to 90 days in any 180-day period. The Digital Nomad Visa grants full Spanish legal residency, removing the 90/180 cap entirely. You can live in Spain year-round, and your TIE card acts as your residence permit.
What is the ACRO certificate and how do I apostille it via FCDO?
ACRO stands for ACRO Criminal Records Office. For Spanish visa applications, UK applicants normally use the ACRO Police Certificate rather than a standard DBS check. ACRO's standard service can take up to 20 working days. Once issued, the certificate needs to be legalised through the FCDO, then translated into Spanish by a sworn translator. The sequence matters: certificate first, apostille next, sworn translation after that.
Do I still pay UK tax after moving to Spain?
It depends on your residence status, income type and the UK-Spain double-taxation convention. The UK Statutory Residence Test, split-year treatment, your number of UK days, your home, work pattern and family ties all matter. Moving to Spain does not automatically end your UK tax position.
What is HMRC Form A1 and do I need it?
An A1 certificate confirms that UK National Insurance continues to apply while you work temporarily in an EU country. It is not automatic and depends on your employment structure, timing and HMRC's assessment.
I already own property in Spain — does that help my application?
Owning property does not replace the visa requirements. It can help with address and relocation planning, and may be useful for post-approval steps such as TIE planning and local registration. You still need to meet all income, remote work, insurance and document requirements.
My income is in pounds — how is the €2,849 monthly threshold calculated?
The threshold is €2,849/month for a single applicant in 2026, and the consulate converts your sterling income using the official ECB exchange rate at time of assessment. As a guideline, €2,849 is approximately £2,400 at typical 2025–26 rates. We recommend documenting €3,000+ equivalent with 3–6 months of UK bank statements to provide a comfortable buffer.
Can I bring my pet to Spain post-Brexit?
Yes, but the process is more complex than pre-Brexit. UK pets now need an Animal Health Certificate issued by an Official Veterinarian within 10 days of travel. The pet must be microchipped and vaccinated against rabies, and the certificate must comply with EU import rules.
Complete Guide 2026

Spain Digital Nomad Visa for UK citizens: the practical route after Brexit

The Spain digital nomad visa for UK citizens has become one of the most relevant residency options for British remote workers after Brexit. Before Brexit, many UK nationals could spend long periods in Spain without thinking too much about immigration limits. Today, the 90/180 rule means British citizens can stay in the Schengen Area for only 90 days in any rolling 180-day period unless they hold a visa or residence permit.

For people who work remotely for a UK employer, operate a UK limited company, or freelance for non-Spanish clients, the Digital Nomad Visa provides a legal route to live in Spain while continuing to work remotely. UK applicants need to prepare the ACRO Police Certificate, arrange FCDO apostille legalisation, translate key documents into Spanish, prove stable income, and arrange compliant health insurance.

Income threshold: what €2,849 per month means for UK applicants

Spain sets the income requirement in euros, based on 200% of Spain's official minimum wage (SMI), as established by Real Decreto 126/2026. If your income is in pounds, it must be converted to euros using a reasonable exchange rate — approximately £2,400 at typical 2025–26 rates.

ACRO Police Certificate and FCDO apostille: the UK-specific document chain

For a Spanish visa application, the criminal record document normally expected from UK applicants is the ACRO Police Certificate, not a standard DBS check. The apostille is issued through the FCDO legalisation service. The usual sequence: document first, apostille next, sworn Spanish translation after that.

UK tax and National Insurance when moving to Spain

Whether you remain UK tax resident depends on the UK Statutory Residence Test. For eligible applicants, Spain's Beckham Law under Article 93 may offer a more favourable Spanish tax regime. Also see our guides for global digital nomad visa applicants and US citizens.

Immigration, tax and social security rules depend on your personal circumstances and may change. This page is general guidance, not legal or tax advice. Income threshold figures are based on the 2026 SMI (Real Decreto 126/2026).

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How to Legalise Your Criminal Record for Spain

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