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Last updated: 05 May 2026

Spain Digital Nomad Visa 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.

Country snapshot

Visa-free Schengen entry

No — Schengen visa required (subject to change)

Apostille convention

Yes (Hague 1961)

Tax treaty with Spain

Yes

Consulate

Spanish Embassy in Yerevan

Armenia-specific steps

Criminal record

Police clearance certificate issued by the Armenian Police, valid for 3 months.

Apostille / legalisation

Apostille via the Ministry of Justice for legal documents and Ministry of Foreign Affairs for diplomas and civil-status documents.

Where to apply

Spanish Embassy in Yerevan handles Spain Digital Nomad Visa applications from Armenian residents.

Tax considerations

Armenia–Spain tax treaty avoids double taxation. Confirm the Armenian micro-business / IE regime status before relocating.

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Get the police clearance certificate

    Apply at the Armenian Police; allow 1–2 weeks. Request the foreign-use version.

  2. 2

    Apostille all documents

    Use Ministry of Justice or MFA depending on document type.

  3. 3

    Sworn Spanish translation

    Translate via a traductor jurado registered in Spain.

  4. 4

    Submit at the embassy

    Book an appointment at the Spanish Embassy in Yerevan with the full document set.

  5. 5

    Plan TIE within 30 days of entry

    After entering Spain, register padrón and apply for TIE.

Common pitfalls

  • Submitting a police certificate older than 3 months
  • Apostilling at the wrong ministry for the document type
  • Translating in Armenia by a translator not recognised in Spain

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