Compare Spain visas side by side
Picking between two similar routes is where most people get stuck. These guides put the most-confused Spanish visas next to each other - cost, processing time, work rights and the pathway to permanent residence.
Guides
3 comparisons
Source
exteriores.gob.es
Updated
June 2026
NLV vs DNVNon-Lucrative Residence Visa vs Digital Nomad Visa (International Teleworker)DNV vs Cuenta PropiaDigital Nomad Visa (International Teleworker) vs Self-Employed Residence and Work AuthorisationHQP vs Blue CardHighly Qualified Professional (Ley 14/2013) vs EU Blue Card
Figures are indicative for 2025-26 and government fees and rules change. Confirm current costs and processing times at exteriores.gob.es before applying. General information only - not immigration advice.