The forms are the same — but criminal records, apostille and consulates differ. Find the page for your country and follow the local steps.
From
United States
US citizens are well-positioned for the Spain Digital Nomad Residence: visa-free Schengen entry, an Apostille-ready FBI background check, and a strong remote-employer ecosystem. This page covers the US-specific steps before submitting your file.
From
United Kingdom
After Brexit, UK nationals need a residence permit to live in Spain beyond 90 days. The Digital Nomad Visa is the most flexible route for remote workers and freelancers. This page covers the UK-specific steps.
From
Canada
Canadians benefit from visa-free Schengen entry and a strong remote-work ecosystem. The main complexity is around criminal records and document authentication, since Canada only joined the Hague Apostille Convention in January 2024.
From
UAE
Many remote professionals and entrepreneurs based in the UAE relocate to Spain via the Digital Nomad Visa. The UAE is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents go through chain attestation instead. This page covers UAE-specific steps.
From
Turkey
Turkish citizens need a Schengen visa to enter Spain, so the Digital Nomad Visa is typically applied for at a Spanish consulate in Turkey. The good news: Turkey is in the Hague Apostille Convention, so document legalisation is straightforward.
From
Georgia
Georgian citizens enjoy visa-free entry to the Schengen area for short stays, which makes the Spain Digital Nomad Visa accessible either from inside Spain or from the Spanish embassy in Tbilisi. This page covers Georgian-specific steps.
From
Armenia
Armenian citizens currently need a visa to enter the Schengen area, so the Spain Digital Nomad Visa is normally applied for at the Spanish consulate. Armenia is in the Hague Apostille Convention, which simplifies legalisation.
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Kazakhstan
Kazakhstani citizens need a Schengen visa to enter Spain, so the Digital Nomad Visa is usually applied for at the Spanish Embassy in Astana. Kazakhstan joined the Hague Apostille Convention, which simplifies foreign-use document legalisation.
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India
Indian citizens need a Schengen visa to enter Spain, so the Spain Digital Nomad Visa is applied for at a Spanish consulate in India. India is in the Hague Apostille Convention, and the MEA apostille process is well-documented — but timelines for PCC and appointments can be long, so start early.
From
Brazil
Brazilian citizens enjoy visa-free entry to the Schengen area and, as Ibero-American nationals, only need two years of legal residence in Spain to apply for Spanish citizenship — making Spain particularly attractive. Brazil is in the Hague Apostille Convention, which keeps document legalisation simple.
From
Mexico
Mexican citizens are Ibero-American nationals — meaning just 2 years of legal Spanish residence opens the citizenship path. Mexico is in the Hague Apostille Convention, so document legalisation is simple. Mexicans enjoy visa-free Schengen entry, which unlocks the fast UGE route.
From
Argentina
Argentinians hold one of the strongest positions for Spanish migration: visa-free Schengen entry, Hague apostille, and just 2 years of legal residence to apply for Spanish citizenship as Ibero-American nationals. Many Argentinians also hold Italian or Spanish ancestry citizenship, in which case the DNV is not needed.
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South Africa
South African citizens need a Schengen visa to enter Spain, so the Spain Digital Nomad Visa is applied for at a Spanish consulate in South Africa. South Africa is in the Hague Apostille Convention, so document legalisation is straightforward via DIRCO.
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