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Slovenia vs Spain: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 10, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Spain has the lower entry bar: €2,442 per month versus €3,200 for Slovenia.
  • Spain grants a longer initial stay (36 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
  • Only Spain offers a direct path to permanent residence on this permit.
  • Tax treatment differs: Slovenia — standard resident taxation; Spain — special tax regime. Tax outcomes depend heavily on personal circumstances.
Side-by-side comparison of the Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit and the Spain DNV.
Criteria Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit Spain DNV
Minimum income / month €3,200 €2,442 (better)
Income basis Savings accepted Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 3 years (better)
Renewable No Yes (better)
Maximum total stay 1 year No fixed limit
Path to permanent residence Indirect (switch required) Yes (better)
Path to citizenship Via permanent residence Yes
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Limited
Tax treatment Standard resident taxation Special tax regime (Régimen especial para trabajadores desplazados a territorio español (art. 93 LIRPF, 'Beckham regime') – optional)
Health insurance Required (explicit), min. €30,000 Required (explicit)
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €102 ≈ €73.26 (better)
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, In country Embassy / consulate, In country, Online
Processing time 4–9 weeks 2–4 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Slovenia Digital Nomad Permit →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Spain DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Slovenia → Insurance for Spain →

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