Spain
Europe's most liveable large country for long stays, with a nomad visa, high-speed trains, the Canary Islands for winter and a late-night culture that suits travellers of every age.
Einreise und Visa
Schengen rules apply (90 days in 180 for most non-EU visitors). Spain's digital nomad visa (introduced 2023) allows remote workers employed outside Spain to stay one year, renewable, with an income threshold around twice the minimum wage and a reduced tax regime for some. The non-lucrative visa suits retirees with passive income.
| Reisepass | Kategorie | Max. Tage | Verifiziert |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Visa-free (Schengen short stay) 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area, counted together. The EU Entry/Exit System now records entries electronically and ETIAS pre-travel authorisation is scheduled to become mandatory; check before travel. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| GB | Visa-free (Schengen short stay) 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area, counted together. The EU Entry/Exit System now records entries electronically and ETIAS pre-travel authorisation is scheduled to become mandatory; check before travel. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| CA | Visa-free (Schengen short stay) 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area, counted together. The EU Entry/Exit System now records entries electronically and ETIAS pre-travel authorisation is scheduled to become mandatory; check before travel. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| AU | Visa-free (Schengen short stay) 90 days in any 180-day period across the whole Schengen Area, counted together. The EU Entry/Exit System now records entries electronically and ETIAS pre-travel authorisation is scheduled to become mandatory; check before travel. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
| DE | EU freedom of movement EU citizens may enter, stay and work without a visa; register with local authorities for stays beyond three months. | — | Oct 19, 2026 offizielle Quelle ↗ |
Fernarbeit und längere Aufenthalte
Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups) (bis zu 365 Tage): One year, renewable to a residence permit, for remote employees and freelancers working for non-Spanish companies; income of at least 200 percent of the minimum wage and a clean criminal record. offizielle Quelle ↗
Zuletzt verifiziert Oct 19, 2026
Working-Holiday- und Aufenthaltsprogramme
- Spain Digital Nomad visa · Altersgruppen 18+ · 12 Monate
- Spain Working Holiday visa · Altersgruppen 18–30 · 12 Monate · bestätigen
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Sicherheit
Very safe; pickpocketing in Barcelona's old town and on the Madrid metro is the perennial issue. Summer heat waves are increasingly severe inland.
Offizielle Reisewarnung: Spain - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO-Reisehinweis ↗
Gesundheit
Excellent healthcare; EHIC for EU citizens, insurance for everyone else. Pharmacies are well stocked and pharmacists give good advice.
Geld
Cards everywhere, though some bars have a 5 or 10 euro minimum. Bizum is the local payment app (needs a Spanish bank). Avoid Euronet ATMs.
Trinkgeld: Not expected; small change or 5 to 10 percent for good service · Leitungswasser: Safe to drink
Fortbewegung vor Ort
Renfe AVE and the new low-cost operators (Ouigo, Iryo) make rail cheaper than it has been in years. ALSA buses cover the gaps. Cabify, Uber and Bolt operate in main cities.
SIMs und Konnektivität
Movistar, Vodafone, Orange and the budget brands (Lowi, Simyo, Digi) sell cheap prepaid data; EU roaming applies.
