In an important development for external employees after the pandemic in 2020, the world sees constant growth in the “digital nomade population”.
Spain is recognized as the most important destination for digital nomads in 2025, according to Visaguide’s Digital Nomad Index.
This underlines the dedication of Spain to promote an environment that is conducive to both professional productivity and personal enrichment for location-independent professionals.
Vakeuide’s Digital Nomad Index has explained
The Digital Nomad index evaluates countries based on six critical factors: Internet speed, tax policy, income requirements for eligible visas, costs of living, quality of health care and tourism Appeal.
The highest ranking of Spain reflects its balanced performance in these dimensions, making it an attractive hub for digital nomads.
Top 10 countries for digital nomads in 2025
What makes Spain so attractive for digital nomads?
Spain’s Digital Nomad -visa: an entrance gate for external professionals
Central to Spain’s profession is the digital nomadvisum, introduced under the startup ACT in 2023. This visa enables non-EU/honor-external employees, freelancers and entrepreneurs to live and work in Spain for a first period of maximum 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for a maximum of five years.
Applicants must demonstrate a monthly income of at least € 2,762, equal to 200% of the Spanish minimum wage, so that they can support themselves while living in the country. Moreover, the visa makes it up to 20% of a freelancer’s income from Spanish customers, which provides flexibility for those looking for local opportunities.
Tax and economic stimuli
Spain offers favorable tax policy for digital nomads. Visa holders can request the tax regime of the special expats, generally known as the “Beckham Law”, which imposes a flat income tax rate of 24% on income up to € 600,000. This regime offers an important incentive for professionals with a highly earning crossing to consider relocation.
Excellence in health care, Tourism profession And of course the sun
Spain’s robust health care system is another compelling factor for digital nomads. The country offers high -quality medical services, so that residents have access to extensive health care.
Moreover, the rich cultural heritage of Spain, various landscapes and lively cities contribute to the popularity of high tourism and offer an enriching lifestyle for external employees.
Average, Spain experiences more than 300 sunny days a year, With cities such as Madrid and Malaga, often more than 320 days of sunshine brings up every year, making it one of the sunny countries in Europe.
The economy of Spain blooms in 2025
Spain emerged as the fastest growing large advanced economy In 2024, with a GDP increase of 3.2%, which considerably surpasses the average of the eurozone and surpasses the United States. The Economist Spain first and foremost ranked among 37 rich countries on the basis of important economic indicators, including GDP growth, stock market performance, core inflation, unemployment and government deficits.
An important engine of this economic success is immigration, with newcomers – in particular from Latin -America and Morocco – raising the domestic demand and revitalizing the labor force. According to National Labor Investigations, almost 90% of the new jobs in Spain were fulfilled by born abroad or dual-national employees, which has contributed to the lowest unemployment rate in the country since 2007.
The economic resilience of Spain is supported by several factors, including a thriving tourism sector, supported by the EU government investments, a growing financial and technical sector and low energy costs due to the expansion of renewable energy. Work reforms, such as an increase of 50% in the minimum wage since 2018, have also strengthened consumer expenditure.
