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Can I switch from a Spanish residency by marriage to a Digital Nomad visa?

Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi

Question

Majorly confused about an issue that I keep getting conflicting info on: if you were granted residency in Spain one year ago (Spanish residency by marriage), can you apply for and switch to the digital nomad visa?

Answers

These are the answers of some Facebook group members:

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“I would work under the assumption that it’s not available now, but they may decide to make options available in the future. Or not”

“Do you have residency as spouse of an EU passport holder? If so, then no, not eligible for the DNV.”

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Bruno Bianchi is the founder and CEO of Spainguru, Spain's largest expat immigration community with 150,000+ members. Since 2014 he has helped thousands of people relocate to Spain through expert guides, webinars and vetted professional services covering visas, residency, taxes and life in Spain.