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Last updated: 05 May 2026

Spain Digital Nomad Residence Renewal

The Digital Nomad Residence is initially valid for 3 years and can be renewed for an additional 2 years. After 5 years of legal residence, holders qualify for a long-term residence permit.

Best for

  • Current Digital Nomad Residence holders approaching the end of their 3-year card
  • Families renewing all members at once

Key requirements

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From 60 days before expiry to 90 days after

Stay in Spain

Most of the validity period spent in Spain

Income / activity

Maintain the same conditions as initial

No criminal record

In Spain or abroad

Documents you will need

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Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Review your file 90 days early

    Confirm income still meets the 200% SMI threshold and that your employer or clients can re-issue letters.

  2. 2

    Refresh proofs

    Get an up-to-date padrón certificate, tax declarations and updated employer/client letters.

  3. 3

    Generate the renewal MI-T

    Use the TeletrabajadoresVisa builder, mark the file as renewal, and pay the renewal 790-038 fee.

  4. 4

    Submit online

    File online with digital certificate. You can keep working in Spain while the renewal is being processed.

  5. 5

    Plan for long-term residence

    After 5 years of continuous legal residence, switch to a long-term residence permit.

Common pitfalls

  • Missing the 90-day post-expiry window and being treated as a new application
  • Long absences from Spain that break residence continuity
  • Income falling below the 2026 threshold without updated documentation

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Tip

Not sure which scenario fits you? Read the complete Spain Digital Nomad Visa guide first.