Relocating to Spain with your Family: What Digital Nomads need to know
Planning to move to Spain with your spouse or children? The Digital Nomad Visa makes this easier than ever — but you still need to understand the process, requirements, and what to expect.
Let’s walk through the essentials of family relocation under Spain’s immigration law.
1. Can I Bring My Family?
Yes. Spain allows family reunification under the same visa program. Eligible family members include:
- Spouse or registered partner
- Children under 18
- Dependent adult children or relatives (with proof)
They can be included in your visa application or added later after approval.
2. Additional Income Requirements
Spain requires you to prove sufficient income to support your family:
- Main applicant: €31,752/year (200% SMI)
- Spouse or first dependent: +€11,907/year (75% SMI)
- Each additional dependent: +€3,969/year (25% SMI)
We help you calculate this and prove it correctly using contracts, invoices, and bank statements.
3. What Documents Are Needed?
- Passport and birth/marriage certificates
- Criminal background check (apostilled)
- Health insurance covering the full family
- Proof of family relationship
- Translations by a sworn translator (traductor jurado)
4. Schooling, Health & Life Setup
- Public and private international schools
- High-quality healthcare
- Safe cities and family-friendly culture
We can assist you with enrollment, empadronamiento, and healthcare registration.
How NomadTaxSpain supports families
- Application for residency permits for spouses/children
- Document preparation and translation
- Help with housing and school search
- Ongoing tax advice for family income or dual nationals
- Support in English, Spanish and more