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.
Visa-free Schengen entry
No — Schengen visa required
Apostille convention
Yes (Hague 1961)
Tax treaty with Spain
Yes
Consulates
Embassy New Delhi, Consulate Mumbai
Criminal record
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) issued by the Regional Passport Office where your passport was issued.
Apostille / legalisation
Apostille via the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) through Branch Secretariats or authorised agencies.
Where to apply
Spanish Embassy in New Delhi (north/east India) or Consulate General in Mumbai (west/south India), based on your state of residence.
Tax considerations
India–Spain DTAA avoids double taxation. Plan for RNOR / non-resident status in India for your departure year; NRI-status planning is important.
Apply for the PCC early
PCC turnaround is typically 2–4 weeks and requires appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra.
MEA-apostille all documents
Educational and civil-status documents must be state-authenticated before MEA apostille; PCCs go directly to MEA.
Sworn Spanish translations
Use a Spain-recognised traductor jurado (not just a certified Indian translator).
Book consulate / BLS appointment
BLS International handles most visa appointments; slots in Delhi and Mumbai fill weeks in advance.
Enter Spain and register for TIE
After visa issuance, enter Spain and complete padrón + TIE within 30 days.
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Complete Spain Digital Nomad Visa guide
Requirements, income thresholds and full timeline.
Document checklist
Every document you need for the application.
Apostille and sworn translation
How to legalise foreign documents for Spain.
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