Spain has a digital nomad visa with income from EUR 2,849 a month and residence for the financially independent. A Mediterranean climate and a route to EU citizenship.

Worth knowing

!The golden visa through property closed in April 2025 — that route to residence no longer works
!Without the Beckham regime, progressive income tax up to 47% for tax residents
!Rental demand in Barcelona and Madrid is high — housing is expensive and hard to find quickly

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Serbiascore 6.6/10 · services from $2,130 Portugalscore 7.1/10 · services from $190 Germanyscore 7.1/10 · services from $95

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Spain: scores by area

7.0/ 10 — average scorecompare with all →

An expert estimate to get you oriented — we'll go through the details on the consultation.

Taxes (how favourable)3/10

Cost of living5/10

Safety6/10

Passport strength10/10

Infrastructure9/10

Business prospects6/10

Investment appeal7/10

Healthcare9/10

Environment8/10

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Common questions

How can I move to Spain?

The catalogue covers these routes: residence permit, visa applications. The reference section describes 13 relocation programmes in total, with official conditions and links to government sources. Which route fits depends on whether you have a job, a business, property or relatives in the country - we'll go through it on a free consultation and pick the one that works.

What services can I arrange in Spain?

5 options across 5 areas: residence permit, visa applications, crypto exchange, cards issued abroad, car rental, SIM cards for travel, health insurance, short-term stays and 6 more. Every option comes with a price, a timeline and the scope of work; the provider is a licensed local expert.

Can services in Spain be arranged remotely, without flying in?

No: every service in this country requires you to be there in person - usually for biometrics, a signature at the bank or filing at a consulate. What exactly has to be done in person is covered on a free consultation before any work starts.

How long does it take in Spain?

It depends on the service: the fastest take from 7 days, the longest (citizenship, investment programmes) up to 6 months. The exact timeline is on each service card - that's the expert's working time, excluding queues at government bodies.

What does a consultation cost, and is there a markup on top?

The consultation is free and commits you to nothing. You sign the contract directly with the expert and pay their official price list - Pactors adds no markup and takes no commission from you.

After how many years can I get citizenship by naturalisation in Spain?

The standard naturalisation route in Spain takes from 10 years of legal residence (residence permit → permanent residence → passport). Faster routes: Ibero-America / Andorra / the Philippines / Equatorial Guinea / Portugal / Sephardic Jews — 2 years; refugees — 5 years; marriage to a Spaniard or birth in Spain — 1 year. This is a 2026 guide - the exact term depends on the route, and we'll confirm it on a consultation.

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