Best for budget
Spain
Lower monthly income thresholds make this option easier to qualify for financially.
Side-by-side visa comparison
Estonia vs Spain — Digital Nomad Visa Comparison
Estonia requires $4,950/month with 12 months stay, while Spain requires $3,105/month with 12 months stay. Spain wins on budget.
Budget
Spain
Long-term
Tie
Fastest
Estonia
Feature
Estonia
Spain
Minimum Income
$4,950/month
$3,105/month
Duration
12 months
12 months
Processing Time
3 weeks
4 weeks
Application Fee
$132
$106
Tax Status
The DNV is an immigration document, NOT a tax regime. Under 183 days in a 12-month period: generally not an Estonian tax resident — no Estonian tax on foreign-sourced income. 183+ days: becomes Estonian tax resident, owing 22% flat income tax on worldwide income (2026 rate; planned 24% increase was cancelled Dec 2025). Universal €700/month tax-free allowance applies. Estonia has double-taxation treaties with 60+ countries.
24% flat tax available via Beckham Law (OPTIONAL, must apply within 6 months). Applies to Spanish-source income up to €600,000. Self-employed autónomos may not qualify. Not automatic.
Dependents
Yes
Yes
Path to Residency
No
Yes
Path to Citizenship
No
Yes
Best for long-term
Tie
Longer approved stay periods reduce renewal pressure and support slower relocation plans.
Fastest processing
Estonia
Shorter processing windows can make this the better pick for near-term travel timelines.
Next step
Check Estonia eligibility for your nationality
Next step
Check Spain eligibility for your nationality