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.
Entrada y visados
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.
| Pasaporte | Categoría | Días máximos | Verificado |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 fuente oficial ↗ |
| 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 fuente oficial ↗ |
| 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 fuente oficial ↗ |
| 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 fuente oficial ↗ |
| 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 fuente oficial ↗ |
Trabajo remoto y estancias largas
Digital Nomad Visa (Ley de Startups) (hasta 365 días): 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. fuente oficial ↗
Última verificación Oct 19, 2026
Programas de vacaciones y residencia con permiso de trabajo
- Spain Digital Nomad visa · edades 18+ · 12 meses
- Spain Working Holiday visa · edades 18–30 · 12 meses · verificar
Las normas de entrada son resúmenes de investigación con su fuente oficial y la fecha de la última consulta; no son decisiones sobre la elegibilidad. Consulta la página oficial antes de viajar. Abrir el buscador de visados y trabajo →
Seguridad
Very safe; pickpocketing in Barcelona's old town and on the Madrid metro is the perennial issue. Summer heat waves are increasingly severe inland.
Aviso oficial: Spain - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (Departamento de Estado de EE. UU., ). Consejo del FCDO del Reino Unido ↗
Salud
Excellent healthcare; EHIC for EU citizens, insurance for everyone else. Pharmacies are well stocked and pharmacists give good advice.
Dinero
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.
Propinas: Not expected; small change or 5 to 10 percent for good service · Agua del grifo: Safe to drink
Cómo moverse
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.
SIM y conectividad
Movistar, Vodafone, Orange and the budget brands (Lowi, Simyo, Digi) sell cheap prepaid data; EU roaming applies.
