Why do Filipino and American applicants pay different visa fees?

Spanish visa fees for national visas can depend on nationality because of reciprocity. Check the fee on your consulate's page. See Spain embassy in Manila.

What are the hidden costs of the Spain digital nomad visa?

Sworn translations, re-issued documents that expired, insurance without copays (usually pricier), and separate fees for each family member.

Does a flat-fee visa service guarantee approval?

No. Only the Spanish authorities decide. A legitimate service tells you that up front. See how to check a visa agency.

How much does it cost to apply for the Spain digital nomad visa?

Updated 2026-11-12 · Spain nomad visa guide · Not legal advice

The total is a mix of government fees (a consular visa fee that depends on your nationality, or the UGE residence fee if you apply from Spain, plus the TIE card fee) and document costs (criminal record check, apostilles, sworn translations and private health insurance). Government fees change and visa fees vary by nationality, so check the current amount on the consulate's or UGE's page before paying.

Cost components for one applicant
Item	Who charges it	Where to check the amount
Consular visa fee	Spanish consulate (amount depends on nationality / reciprocity)	Your consulate's page
UGE residence fee (inside-Spain route)	Spanish government, paid with a modelo 790 form	UGE
TIE card fee	Policía Nacional, modelo 790 code 012	Policía Nacional
Criminal record check	FBI (US) or your national police	FBI website
Apostilles	US Department of State (federal) or the issuing state's Secretary of State	Issuing authority
Sworn translations	A sworn translator (traductor jurado), usually per page	Quote from the translator
Health insurance	Private insurer authorised in Spain	Insurer quote
Help (optional)	Flat-fee service or lawyer	Our pricing

Hidden costs people forget

Translating every page of bank statements or contracts that is not in Spanish adds up fast. Ask your consulate which documents must be translated.
Re-ordering a criminal record check that expired while you waited for an appointment.
Family members: each one has their own fees, translations and (for adults) criminal record checks.
Travel to the consulate for an in-person appointment.

Doing it yourself vs paying for help

You do not need a lawyer to apply. A flat-fee service like ours ($599 for one applicant, $999 for a family) gives you the checklist, templates and a human review of the file. For complex cases (your own company, a past refusal, a criminal record) a licensed Spanish immigration lawyer is the right call; see do I need a lawyer?.

Quick answers

Why do Filipino and American applicants pay different visa fees?: Spanish visa fees for national visas can depend on nationality because of reciprocity. Check the fee on your consulate's page. See Spain embassy in Manila.
What are the hidden costs of the Spain digital nomad visa?: Sworn translations, re-issued documents that expired, insurance without copays (usually pricier), and separate fees for each family member.
Does a flat-fee visa service guarantee approval?: No. Only the Spanish authorities decide. A legitimate service tells you that up front. See how to check a visa agency.

What to do next

See exactly what's included for $599 (one applicant) or $999 (family).

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Sources

Checked: 2026-11-12. Rules change; confirm current values on the official pages above before you file.