🛂 Visa comparison
Argentina vs Spain digital nomad visa
Two of the nomad visas Americans compare most, side by side: what each asks for, how long it lasts, where it leads, and what life costs in each country.
The short version
- Argentina sets no minimum monthly income; Spain asks about $3,274 a month.
- Life is cheaper in Argentina: from $1,131 a month all-in in Mendoza, vs $1,712 in Seville.
Side by side
| Measure | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 🇪🇸 Spain |
|---|---|---|
| 🛂 Visa | Digital Nomad Visa (2022) | Digital Nomad Visa (Startup Act) |
| 💵 Income needed | No official minimum (~$2,500/mo assumed); CV + qualifications required | €2,849/mo (200% SMI, 2026) |
| ≈ In US dollars | no minimum | $3,274/mo |
| 💳 Fees | ~$200 | ~€80 visa + permit fees |
| ⏳ Length | 180 days | 1 yr (consulate) or 3 yrs (in-country) |
| 🔁 Renewal | Once (+180 days) | Yes, 2-yr renewals up to 5 yrs |
| 🏠 Path to residency | Not via DNV; Rentista, PR in 2-3 yrs, citizenship ~2 yrs residence | PR at 5 yrs; citizenship at 10 (renounce-US rule applies, Ibero-American exceptions) |
| 🧾 Tax once resident | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 35% | 🔴 Heavy · Worldwide income, top 47% |
| 🗓️ Visa-free visit first | 90 days | 90 days |
| 💰 Cheapest city, all-in | $1,131 · Mendoza | $1,712 · Seville |
General reference, not immigration or tax advice. Income figures in US dollars are converted at current rates from each visa's own requirement; confirm with the consulate before applying.