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.
Visa-free Schengen entry
No — Schengen visa required
Apostille convention
Yes (Hague 1961)
Tax treaty with Spain
Yes
Consulate
Spanish Embassy in Astana
Criminal record
Criminal record certificate issued via the Public Service Centre (ЦОН) or eGov.kz portal.
Apostille / legalisation
Apostille via the Ministry of Justice (for legal/criminal records) or Ministry of Education for diplomas.
Where to apply
Spanish Embassy in Astana handles Digital Nomad Visa applications from Kazakhstani residents.
Tax considerations
Kazakhstan–Spain tax treaty avoids double taxation. Plan a clean exit from Kazakhstani tax residency in your departure year.
Order the criminal record
Use eGov.kz or visit a ЦОН. Request the version intended for foreign use, valid 3 months.
Apostille at the right ministry
Justice for criminal records, Education for diplomas, MFA for some civil-status docs.
Sworn Spanish translation
Translate via a Spain-recognised traductor jurado after apostille.
Book the embassy appointment
File the complete package at the Spanish Embassy in Astana.
Enter Spain and apply for TIE
Within 30 days of entry, register padrón and apply for the TIE residence card.
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Complete Spain Digital Nomad Visa guide
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Document checklist
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Apostille and sworn translation
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