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Take a stroll down Camps Bay on any given weekday, and you’re bound to trip over at least ten digital nomads camped out at coffee shops, laptops open, pretending to work while soaking up the Cape Town vibes.

Digital nomads from around the world have flocked here to soak up our sunshine while living their “remote work” dreams.

But here’s the plot twist: South Africans are finally catching on that the whole digital nomad thing works both ways.

Instead of hosting, we can now become the nomads – and Spain is rolling out the red carpet to make it happen.

With Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa, you can pack your bags, take your job, and settle into a lifestyle where siestas are sacred, paella is a weekly event, and your view shifts from the mountain to the Mediterranean.

The best part?

It’s way easier than you think to trade spreadsheets in Sea Point for Zoom calls from Zaragoza.

Or brainstorms in Barcelona.

Or pitch decks in Pamplona.

Or client calls in Cádiz.

The Digital Nomad Visa is like a permission slip for South Africans to live in Spain while working remotely for companies outside the country. This visa is all about giving you the freedom to keep earning in rands (or dollars) while swapping your office chair for a sunny plaza and your afternoon coffee for a glass of sangria

So what makes Spain such an obvious choice?

Let’s start off by talking about the weather. We all know Cape Town’s Mediterranean climate is hard to beat, but Spain has a similar vibe minus the gale-force winds.

Plus, their winters are super mild, so you’ll hardly feel like you’re swapping your sunshine quota. And let’s not forget, Ibiza is part of Spain.

Add to that the cost of living, which – outside of big cities like Barcelona or Madrid – is incredibly reasonable, and suddenly, you’ll realise that the math is indeed mathing.

But the real kicker? You get to enjoy Europe as part of the deal.

With the visa in hand, you’ve got the freedom to explore neighbouring countries without the headache of extra paperwork.

A quick weekend in Paris? A ski trip to Switzerland? A food tour of Italy?

It’s all just a train ride or a budget flight away. Europe literally becomes your playground.

Now, let’s talk numbers – to qualify, you need to prove a monthly income of around €2,646 per month, which is roughly R50,000.

Sure, it’s not pocket change, but for many South Africans working in tech, media, or other remote-friendly industries, it’s definitely achievable.

And if you’ve got some savings or side hustles to back it up, you’re golden.

Of course, there are a few more boxes to tick. You’ll need comprehensive medical aid because, let’s be honest, Spain wants to make sure you’re covered if you twist your ankle during a flamenco lesson.

You’ll also need a clean criminal record, valid proof of your remote job, and some Spanish-translated paperwork to appease the consulate.

Yes, it’s admin, but if you’ve survived Home Affairs, this will feel like a walk in the park.

But if that still makes your head spin, don’t stress. That’s where our friends at Consult Immigration come in. They know the ins and outs of the application process and can help you gather the right documents, book consulate appointments, and keep everything on track.

Essentially, they’ll handle the hard stuff so you can focus on practising your “Hola!” and deciding which Spanish town you’ll call home.

Click here to give them a shout, and get ready to live the ultimate South African-Spanish double life.

[source:consultimmigration]