In today’s post, we review two different annual reports which study and elaborate rankings on the best countries and cities for digital nomads. The first report studies the best countries for digital nomads to settle down in, whilst the second report, from Savills, focuses on the best cities worldwide to work and live as a digital nomad.
To cut a long story short, both reports, from two independent prestigious sources, conclude that Spain is the top choice for digital nomads. You may want to read our article to find out what all the commotion is about: 8 reasons to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa in Spain.
Global Digital Nomad Visa report
The Global Digital Nomad Visa report is carried out every year. All countries that offer a digital nomad visa programme are subject to close scrutiny, and a wide range of factors are considered to elaborate on each annual ranking. The index evaluates 64 countries across 15 key indicators in six dimensions.
For the year 2025, Spain was acclaimed as the number one country in the world to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa.
The top 10 countries in the world:
- Spain, with a near-perfect score of 99.67
- Netherlands – 92.84
- Uruguay – 91.23
- Canada – 90.42
- Czechia – 90.17
- France – 90.12
- Portugal – 90.12
- UAE – 90.04
- Germany – 89.65
- Malta – 89.45
Savills "Executive Nomad Index 2025"
In addition to the above report, the prestigious UK high-end real estate agency Savills published its annual "Executive Nomad Index 2025" which analyses which are the best cities in the world for digital nomads. Savills placed three Spanish cities in its top ten spots for 2025.
Malaga occupies the third spot, Palma de Mallorca the sixth, and finally, Barcelona occupies the seventh spot.
The top 10 cities in the world for digital nomads:
- Dubai
- Abu Dahbi
- Malaga (Spain)
- Miami
- Lisbon
- Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
- Barcelona (Spain)
- Barbados
- Auckland
- Algarve
Conclusion
You don’t need to take my word for it; other, more qualified, sources are of the same mind.
The Digital Nomad Visa is hands down the best visa money can buy, and Spain is the leading choice for digital nomads. Living at the heart of Western Europe with low taxes, a privileged lifestyle and gorgeous weather, life doesn't get much better.
At LNA law firm, we have assisted hundreds of digital nomads in achieving their dream goals in Spain. We have also attained over one thousand different visas, including the now phased-out golden visa, for applicants and their families. If you are looking for a reliable partner in Spain to handle your visa and residency applications for a competitive fee, look no further.
At LNA, our team will be delighted to handhold you throughout the whole visa procedure, from start to finish, for a fee that is much lower than that commanded by Spanish consulates abroad. Not to mention consulates only grant you a 1-year visa, while we get you 3 years; plus another 3-year renewal! LNA is the leading choice for Digital Nomad Visas in Spain.
If you are looking to move to Spain in 2026, give us a call. We can offer you a wide range of visas, including the Digital Nomad Visa in under 3 weeks.
DNVs allow you to live anywhere in Spain; you will be spoilt for choice: Barcelona, Costa del Sol, Granada, Madrid, Malaga, Mallorca, Valencia, Santiago de Compostela, Seville and Sotogrande.
At LNA, our friendly team can assist you in buying (or selling) your property anywhere in Spain. We can also get you any residence visa in Spain. Give us a call!
At Larrain Nesbitt Abogados (LNA) we have over 22 years of experience specialising in property conveyance and taxation all over Spain. We also assist clients with immigration & residency visas, and inheritance procedures (probate). You can contact us by email at info@larrainnesbitt.com, by telephone on our UK line (+44) 0754 3838 218, or Spanish line (+34) 952 19 22 88, or by completing our contact form.
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