Spain Digital Nomad Visa (up to 1 year, renewable)for 🇰🇪 Kenyan citizens travelling to 🇪🇸 Spain

📋Required Documents8

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  Private health insurance with full coverage in Spain
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  Proof of the company existence and at least 1 year of activity, plus your 3-month relationship with it
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  Residence/visa application under the Startup Law (Ley 28/2022)
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  Proof of remote work for non-Spanish companies

  Employment or client contracts at least 3 months old; up to 20% of income may come from Spanish clients.

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  University degree or at least 3 years of relevant professional experience
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  Valid passport and recent passport-size photographs
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  Proof of income of at least 200% of the Spanish minimum wage (~€2,646/month)
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  Criminal record certificate (last 5 years), apostilled and translated

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Spain Digital Nomad Visa (up to 1 year, renewable), book an appointment at the nearest Spain embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is EUR 80.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Spain embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Social security coverage certificate or registration

  Or a certificate of coverage where a bilateral treaty applies. (if applicable)

🌐Why Kenyan passport holders need a visa for Spain

Kenyan citizens require a visa to enter Spain based on the current immigration requirements set by Spain's government. Kenyan passport holders must apply through the Spain embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Spain Digital Nomad Visa (up to 1 year, renewable) Applications Are Refused6

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  Remote income below the required threshold (about 200% of the Spanish minimum wage, with uplifts for accompanying family) or income that is not stable, recurring and properly evidenced.
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  The employment or client relationship does not qualify — e.g. less than three months with the foreign employer, a company active under one year, or more than 20% of income from Spanish-based clients.
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  No proof of professional qualification or at least three years of relevant experience for the activity performed.
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  Missing or invalid criminal-record certificate, private health insurance with full Spanish cover, or Social Security registration/coverage evidence.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent file, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  A relevant criminal record, a prior overstay or immigration ban, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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