Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
I’m looking to move to Spain this summer with my wife and 2 kids via the Digital Nomad Visa. I want to use a lawyer to ensure everything is done correctly. Cost Comparison… For those who have paid for Spanish digital nomad visa legal services, what was your total cost? I was quoted 7600 euros for the whole family.
Answers
These are the answers of Spainguru’s Facebook group members:
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Start the Moving to Spain Hub →“Paid 3,400€ (family of 4. this is only lawyer’s fee because I have all docs ready and apostilled). We applied (inland) last May 2023, additional documents were requested after 3 weeks, submitted additional docs, and approval received after 3 working days.”
“I paid around $2500 for 2 people.”
“Apostilles shouldn’t cost that much – depending on where you’re coming from, a generous estimate would be around EUR50 per document.”
“The price is very high and you should not need so many apostilles or translations.”
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Explore Cities →“Don’t use a lawyer, especially those ones. Such a rip off. They quoted me 3.000 Euro for a family of three (plus all of the other add ons). I can put you in touch with a few providers that can help you coordinate for under 500 Euro total.”
“I did my Spanish Digital Nomad Visa process through a Madrid based attorney and the total costs for me were about 1100 EUR. That doesn’t include some costs I paid myself for apostilles and the FBI background check, but it’s a lot cheaper than what you are quoting.”
Conclusion
The community offers a wealth of experiences and advice regarding the application process for the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa. Key takeaways include the importance of seeking multiple quotes to ensure competitive pricing and the value of using community-recommended legal professionals to enhance security and efficiency.
Personal anecdotes suggest that while some legal fees can appear daunting, there are more affordable and reliable options available. This highlights the importance of due diligence and leveraging community wisdom in navigating the complexities of moving to Spain on a Digital Nomad Visa.
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