Can Canadians apply for the Spain digital nomad visa?
Updated · Spain nomad visa guide · Not legal advice
Yes. Canadian citizens qualify under the same rules as other non-EU nationals: remote work for non-Spanish employers or clients for at least 3 months, income of about €2,849/month in 2026, a degree or 3 years' experience, insurance and a clean record. Apply at the Spanish consulate covering your province, or online with the UGE while legally in Spain.
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Where to apply | Spanish consulate for your province: see Spain in Canada |
| Criminal record | Canadian police certificate covering the last 2 years (plus any other country lived in) |
| Apostille | Canada joined the Apostille Convention; check which authority apostilles your document |
| Social security | Ask whether a certificate of coverage under Canada–Spain arrangements applies to you, or register in Spain |
| Short visits | Visa-free 90/180 stays let you file from inside Spain |
Same visa, different paperwork
The legal test is identical; what changes is where your documents come from and which consulate you use. Check your consulate's page for its checklist and appointment process.
Quick answers
- Can Canadians apply from inside Spain?
- Yes, while legally present (for example during a visa-free stay), through the UGE.
- Which consulate do Canadians use?
- The Spanish consulate covering your province (Toronto, Montreal or the embassy in Ottawa). Check the consulate's page.
- Is the income threshold different for Canadians?
- No. It is the same euro amount, so convert from CAD carefully.
What to do next
Run the free check; choose Canada as your nationality.
Check eligibilitySources
- UGE (Ministerio de Inclusión): Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit
- BOE: Law 14/2013 (consolidated text, arts. 74 bis and 74 ter)
- Embassy of Spain in Ottawa
- HCCH: Apostille Convention
Checked: . Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.