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Moving to Spain: Visas and the Beckham Regime

What’s inside this guide
  • 1
    The Beckham regimeA special tax deal for new arrivals who work in Spain: a flat rate for up to six years.
  • 2
    Non-lucrative visaThe usual route for retirees living on pensions, savings and investments.
  • 3
    Digital nomad visaFor remote workers and freelancers with mostly non-Spanish clients.
  • 4
    Comparing the routesA side-by-side look at which route is likely to fit your situation.
  • 5
    Your pensionFour things worth checking before you become Spanish tax resident.

General information only. This guide does not constitute personal tax, legal or financial advice for your circumstances. Spain and UK rules change, and this guide reflects our understanding of the position under current rules, as at October 2026. Please get independent advice that takes account of your own situation before acting on anything in it.

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