Updated October 2026 · Move to Spain together

Spain Digital Nomad Visa for Family Members

Your partner, children and dependent parents can live in Spain with you on the Digital Nomad Visa — and they can work here too. We prepare the whole family's applications so you can move together.

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Introduction

Who can come with you?

The Digital Nomad Visa lets your close family live in Spain with you. They can apply at the same time as you, or later once you already have your permit.

Spouse or partner

Your spouse, registered partner or unregistered partner with proof of a stable relationship.

Children

Minor children, and adult children who still depend on you financially and have not formed their own family.

Dependent parents

Parents or other ascendants who are in your care and depend on you.

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Requirements

What family members need

  • Proof of the relationshipMarriage or birth certificates, or registration as a couple. Unregistered partners usually show at least 1 year of relationship, or shared children and living together.
  • Extra incomeAbout €1,068 a month for the first family member and €356 for each additional one, on top of your €2,849.
  • Proof of dependenceFor adult children and parents: proof that they depend on you financially and, for adult children, their civil status.
  • Passport and criminal recordA valid passport for each person and, for adults, criminal record certificates from the countries where they have lived.
  • Health insuranceHealth insurance valid in Spain for each family member, unless they are covered by Spanish Social Security.

Foreign certificates must be apostilled or legalised and translated by a sworn translator. We tell you exactly which documents each family member needs.

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Family guide

How much income does a family need?

The requirement grows with each person: about €2,849 a month for you, €1,068 more for the first family member and €356 for each additional one (2026 figures, linked to the Spanish minimum wage).

As a guide: a couple needs about €3,917 a month, a couple with one child about €4,274 and a couple with two children about €4,630. Savings can support your application, but regular income from your remote work is the key proof.

Applying together or later

Your family can apply at the same time as you, from your country or from Spain, or join you later once you have your permit. Their permit lasts as long as yours.

Children of school age can enrol in Spanish schools, and you will register the whole family on the padrón at your town hall.

Can my partner work in Spain?

Yes. Family members of a Digital Nomad Visa holder are allowed to work in Spain without restrictions, as employees or as self-employed.

Documents for your partner and children

Marriage and birth certificates must be recent, apostilled or legalised, and translated into Spanish by a sworn translator. For unregistered partners, we help you prove the relationship with joint documents such as a shared lease, bank accounts or children's birth certificates.

Why applications are refused

In our experience, most refusals come from three problems that can be avoided with good preparation:

Not meeting the minimum income. Your income must reach the current threshold — including the extra amount for each family member — and be proven with payslips, contracts, invoices or bank statements.

Apostilles and legalisations done wrong. Your criminal record, company documents and civil certificates must carry the right apostille and a sworn Spanish translation. A missing or wrong apostille can sink a whole application.

Badly drafted employment contracts. The contract or company letter must clearly state remote work from Spain, the start date of the relationship and the salary. Vague or generic letters are one of the most common reasons for refusal.

Our service

What our family service includes

We handle your family's applications together with yours, so everyone moves on the same timeline.

  • Check of who in your family can apply.
  • List of documents for each family member.
  • Guidance on apostilles and sworn translations.
  • Calculation of the income your family needs.
  • Applications for your partner, children and parents.
  • TIE appointments for the whole family.
  • Padrón registration guidance.
  • Advice on your partner's right to work.
  • Advice in English from start to finish.
How do we work

How we work: four simple steps

Family review

We check who can come with you and the income you need.

Documents

We prepare the list for each family member and check every certificate.

Applications

We submit your family's applications with yours or afterwards.

Arrival

We book the TIE appointments for the whole family.

Deadlines of the process

Application from SpainDecision by the authorities
20 working days
Visa from your countryDecision by the consulate
About 10 days

The total time depends mostly on how long it takes to get your criminal record, apostilles and translations. Once you are in Spain, you must apply for your TIE card within one month.

Prices

Choose how much help you need

Full service

We handle your family's applications

Personal quote

Each family is different. Tell us who is coming with you and we'll send you a clear, fixed quote for the whole family.

  • Eligibility of each family member
  • Documents checked one by one
  • Applications submitted and followed up
  • TIE appointments for everyone
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Do it yourself

Document review

€250 + VAT

You prepare and submit the application yourself. Before you file, you upload your documents to our client platform and one of our lawyers reviews them and sends you a written report.

  • Full review of your documents by a lawyer
  • List of anything missing or incorrect
  • Written feedback so you can fix it before filing
  • Starts with an online consultation, where we confirm DIY suits your case. Its cost is deducted from your final fee.
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FAQ

Digital Nomad Visa for family members: FAQ

Can't find your question? Ask us in a call — we'll look at your specific situation.

Who counts as a family member?

Your spouse or partner, your minor children, adult children who still depend on you financially, and parents or other ascendants in your care.

How much extra income do I need for my family?

About €1,068 a month for the first family member and €356 for each additional one, on top of your €2,849 (2026 figures).

Can my partner work in Spain?

Yes. Family members of a Digital Nomad Visa holder can work in Spain without restrictions, as employees or self-employed.

Can my family join me later?

Yes. They can apply with you or later, once you already have your permit.

Can my unmarried partner come with me?

Yes. If you are not registered as a couple, you usually need to prove at least 1 year of relationship, or shared children and living together.

Do my children need their own application?

Yes. Each family member has their own application; parents sign for minors. We prepare all of them together.

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Prefer to talk to a lawyer straight away? Book a 30-minute or 1-hour immigration consultation and we check who in your family can apply and what you need.

Why You should trust us

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I had an amazing experience working with NIM Extranjería on my student permit extension. I worked with Carmen in particular, and she was absolutely fantastic throughout the entire process. She was always available, incredibly responsive, and provided clear, expert guidance at every step. Her support made what could have been a stressful situation feel smooth and manageable. I highly recommend NIM Extranjería—and especially Carmen—for anyone needing reliable and professional immigration assistance.
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I cannot say enough good things about this team! From the very beginning, Carmen has been extremely helpful throughout my entire DNV process, staying on top of all my appointments and always answering my many, many questions quickly. Working with NIM Extranjeria has made this process so much smoother than it ever would have been if I tried handling everything on my own, and I am so appreciative of their service and attention. I would highly recommend working with them!
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Excelente experiencia! Irene y Noelia nos ayudaron con la obtención del NIE de forma muy profesional. Cumplieron con los tiempos y acompañando en cada proceso. Muy contentos con el servicio.
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Nos han ayudado mucho con nuestro tramite de la pareja de hecho. La atención fue muy profesional y amable. Siempre con respuestas rapidas y certeras.
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Excelente servicio, recomendado 100%, atencion impecable y oportuna. precios accesibles
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NIM team (Noelia and Irene) are very much professional for immigration in Barcelona. From day first I found their talent and professionalism in handling my visa application , translation , documentation with so much dedication. Forget your stress and worries. With such a normal fees but tremendous service, It’s unbelievable in Barcelona. Honestly ! 100% with 5 star ⭐️ recommended Specially for digital Nomad, Good luck 👍
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