Spain digital nomad visa from Pakistan
A Spain digital nomad visa is for people who work remotely for companies outside Spain. You need at least three months with your employer or client, a company at least a year old, a degree or diploma or three years' experience, and income of at least twice Spain's minimum wage, about EUR 2,849 a month in 2026.
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At a glance
- Main fee
- See the fees below
- Processing time
- Varies, see below
- Documents
- 13 on the list
- You need a degree or three years' experience, and at least three months with your employer or client.
- Income of at least twice Spain's minimum wage a month is required.
- You register with Spanish Social Security, as an employee through your company or as a freelancer.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| National visa feeThe page asks for the visa fee but does not state the amount. | Amount not confirmed |
Check the amount on the official source.
Official fee pages:National visas: residence visa for international remote work (digital nomad)
Processing time
Not confirmed
The legal time limit is 10 days from the application, longer when the Embassy asks for more documents or an interview.
Official source: National visas: residence visa for international remote work (digital nomad)Documents you need
From our draft document list for this visa. Your own list depends on your situation, so check the official source.
Usually needed
Passport
Valid for at least one more year, with two blank pages, issued within the last 10 years. Original and a copy of the data page.
Visa application form (signed)
National visa application form, every section completed and signed; a parent or guardian signs for a minor. Apply for a foreigner number (NIE) at the same time.
Passport-size photograph (destination specification)
One recent colour passport-size photo, light background, face fully visible.
Company certificate for remote work (start date and permission)
Certificate of the company: how long you have worked for it (at least three months) and its express permission to work remotely. Freelancers: the length (at least three months) and terms of the contract.
Business registration (SECP, chamber of commerce or similar)
Certificate of the commercial register (or equivalent) showing when the company was set up (at least a year ago) and what it does.
Proof of Spanish Social Security registration
Sworn statement on social security obligations, plus proof of Spanish Social Security registration (employees: the company's registration request and your enrolment; freelancers: RETA).
Salary slips
Proof of income of at least 200% of the minimum wage a month: contract, payslips or invoices, and bank statements showing the money is yours and lawful.
Health insurance certificate
Public or private health insurance from an insurer authorised to operate in Spain, covering everything the Spanish public system covers. Not needed if you show cover by Spanish Social Security.
Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC)
Proof that you live in the Embassy's district, for example your CNIC (original and a copy).
Needed in some situations
Degree certificate
Degree, postgraduate degree or vocational diploma (regulated professions: the Spanish recognition).
Employer reference or leave letter (NOC)
Without a degree: proof of at least three years' experience in work similar to the remote job.
Police character certificate
Police certificate from the countries you lived in during the last two years, plus a sworn statement that you have no criminal record in the last five years.
Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA)
Pakistan exit requirement, not a visa document: when you leave Pakistan you must show a NIMS/NADRA vaccination certificate including polio (the old paper card is no longer accepted, and since 14 September 2026 airports check a NADRA-integrated vaccination record). Verify current rules.
Where to apply in Pakistan
Which mission takes your application depends on where you live in Pakistan.
The official page for this visa:Residence visa for international remote work (digital nomad)We last checked it on Oct 8, 2026. Until this list is verified, follow that page where the two differ.
Embassy of Spain in Islamabad
EmbassyStreet 6, Ramna 5, Diplomatic Enclave I, Islamabad
Takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Spain has one mission in Pakistan. Holders of a Pakistani passport count as residents of its district wherever they live in the country.
Ways to apply
In personAt the Embassy, by appointment for digital nomad visas
Book by email to emb.islamabad.vis@maec.es with the subject "solicitud de cita visado nómada digital", then apply in person or through an accredited representative.
Official source: National visas: residence visa for international remote work (digital nomad)
Consular questions (visas, legalisation) go by email to emb.islamabad.sc@maec.es. Some of the Embassy's visa pages still name BLS offices in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore, while its page on where to apply names the Spain Visa Application Centre in Islamabad: check that page before you book.
How to apply, step by step
Check the conditions
You work remotely, using only computers and telecoms, for companies outside Spain (a freelancer may also work for Spanish clients, up to 20% of the work). You have worked for the employer or client for at least three months, and it has existed for at least a year. You hold a degree from a university, vocational school or business school of recognised prestige, or have three years' experience in similar work. Your income is at least 200% of Spain's minimum wage a month (about EUR 2,849 in 2026, verify), plus 75% of the minimum wage for the first family member and 25% for each other.
National visas: residence visa for international remote work (digital nomad)Arrange social security
Employees: the company registers with Spanish Social Security and enrols you. Freelancers: register with the self-employed scheme (RETA). A certificate from your home country's social security replaces this only under a social security agreement with Spain; Pakistan has none (verify), so plan for Spanish registration.
National visas: residence visa for international remote work (digital nomad)Prepare documents
National visa form, a photo, your passport, a police certificate for the last two years plus your sworn statement for the last five, health insurance from an insurer authorised in Spain, the company certificate (start date and permission to work remotely; freelancers: the contract terms), the company registration (at least a year old), the sworn statement on social security, proof of registration, proof of income, and your degree or proof of experience. Apply for a foreigner number (NIE) at the same time. All foreign documents must be apostilled (Pakistan: MOFA apostille) and, if not in Spanish, come with a Spanish translation; the Embassy expects a sworn translator (traductor jurado) for national visas (verify).
National visas: residence visa for international remote work (digital nomad)Apply at the Embassy
Book by email to emb.islamabad.vis@maec.es with the subject "solicitud de cita visado nómada digital", then apply in person (or through an accredited representative). The Embassy decides within 10 days, longer if it asks for more documents or an interview. Collect the visa within a month. It is valid for a year and proves your residence in Spain.
National visas: residence visa for international remote work (digital nomad)
Questions people ask
How long does a Spain digital nomad visa take from Pakistan?
The legal time limit is 10 days from the application, longer when the Embassy asks for more documents or an interview.
National visas: residence visa for international remote work (digital nomad) (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a Spain digital nomad visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, Visa application form (signed), Passport-size photograph (destination specification), Company certificate for remote work (start date and permission), Business registration (SECP, chamber of commerce or similar), Proof of Spanish Social Security registration, Salary slips, Health insurance certificate, and Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC). Depending on your situation, you may also need: Degree certificate, Employer reference or leave letter (NOC), Police character certificate, and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
Where do I apply for a Spain digital nomad visa in Pakistan?
Embassy of Spain in Islamabad takes applications from Islamabad Capital Territory, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
How much income do I need for the Spain digital nomad visa?
At least 200% of Spain's minimum wage a month, about EUR 2,849 in 2026 (check the current figure), plus 75% of the minimum wage for the first family member and 25% for each other.
National visas: residence visa for international remote work (digital nomad) (opens in a new tab)Can Pakistani freelancers apply for the Spain digital nomad visa?
Yes, as self-employed remote workers: you register with the Spanish self-employed scheme (RETA), and up to 20% of your work may be for clients in Spain.
National visas: residence visa for international remote work (digital nomad) (opens in a new tab)What about social security if I am an employee?
Your company must register with Spanish Social Security and enrol you. A home-country certificate replaces this only under a social security agreement with Spain; we found none between Pakistan and Spain (check), so ask your employer first.
National visas: residence visa for international remote work (digital nomad) (opens in a new tab)