Applying for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa with family is not more complex than applying alone — it is just parallel. Each dependant needs their own MI-F form, their own criminal record (if adult), and their own downstream registrations. This article maps the full family journey from application to first day of school.
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You add 75% of SMI (€1,036) for a spouse and 25% (€345) for each additional dependant. A family of four (two adults, two children) needs about €4,488/month gross under 2026 numbers.
Eligible relatives: legal spouse or unregistered partner (with proof of stable relationship), children under 18 (or dependent adults with proof of dependency), and dependent parents in defined circumstances.
Each family member needs a matching document set. Missing one relative’s apostille is the single most common cause of family-file rejections we see.
Spain has three main school types: public (free, Spanish-medium), concertado (state-subsidised, often Catholic, small monthly fee), and private/international (English or bilingual, €6,000–€25,000/year). For families arriving mid-year, concertado and international schools are usually the only ones with capacity.
Public and concertado schools require NIE for the child and padrón at the family address. Bilingual programmes (British, French, German, American) are concentrated in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and along the Costa del Sol.
The DNV requires full health insurance covering every family member, from a Spanish-authorised insurer, with no copays and 100% coverage. Sanitas, Adeslas, DKV and Asisa are the most commonly accepted providers. Family plans run roughly €70–€180 per person per month depending on age.
The reliable order of operations from DNV approval:
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