Notarial document
Last updated: 05 May 2026

Power of Attorney for Spain Digital Nomad Visa Filings

Applicants who cannot file in person or sign with a Spanish digital certificate authorise a representative via a notarial Power of Attorney (poder notarial). This is essential for many remote applicants.

Key facts

Issuer

Notary in the country of signing

Apostille

Required if signed abroad

Sworn translation

Required if not in Spanish

Validity

Indefinite unless revoked, but consulates may prefer recent dates

Who needs this document

  • Applicants who do not have a certificado digital
  • Applicants who file via a lawyer or gestor in Spain
  • Family members applying together when one person handles the filing

When
Signed before any submission to UGE. Apostille and translation must be ready before the file is uploaded.

How to get it

  1. 1

    Draft the POA

    Use a model that explicitly authorises Spanish immigration filings, signing of MI-T/MI-F, and representation before UGE and Extranjería.

  2. 2

    Sign before a notary

    Sign in person at a notary in your country of residence.

  3. 3

    Apostille and translate

    Apostille the notarial deed and obtain a sworn Spanish translation.

Common mistakes

  • POA scope too narrow (only mentions visas, not residence permits)
  • Missing Spanish ID number of the representative
  • Apostille on the wrong page of the notarial bundle
  • Translation omits the notarial protocol number

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