A detailed, section-by-section documents checklist for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa — covering identity, family, employment, financials, employer records, translations, and cover letters. Consistency across your contract, employer letter, bank statements, and pay slips is critical.
The Spain Digital Nomad Visa (Visa para Nómadas Digitales) is designed for professionals who work remotely for employers or clients based outside Spain. It is well-suited to any occupation that does not require a physical office presence and can be performed fully online. If you are considering applying, the document preparation phase is one of the most important — and consistency between your contract, employer letter, bank statements, and pay slips is critical to avoiding a request for additional documents or an outright refusal.
1. Identity and Personal Documents — Main Applicant
- Valid passport (minimum 1 year remaining validity) + copies of all pages
- 2 biometric photographs
- Spanish National Visa Application Form (Formulario de Solicitud de Visado Nacional)
- Birth certificate with certified Spanish translation
- National ID card (if required) with certified translation
- Name-change or prior marriage documents (if applicable)
- Prior travel history, previous Schengen visas, or any refusals (if applicable)
2. Spouse and Family Documents (Mandatory for Married Applicants)
For your spouse: valid passport, biometric photo, marriage certificate with certified Spanish translation, birth certificate, criminal record clearance, private health insurance covering Spain, and the accompanying visa application form (if applying simultaneously). For dependent children: birth certificate, passport, photo, custody documents (if relevant), exit authorization (in specific cases), and private health insurance.
3. General Documents — All Applicants
- Criminal record clearance from each country of residence in the past 5 years, with certified Spanish translation
- Medical certificate (if requested by the consulate)
- Private health insurance with comprehensive coverage in Spain for the full duration of stay
- Initial accommodation reservation in Spain, or confirmed address after arrival
4. Employment Documents — Main Applicant
- Employment contract with a non-Spain-based employer, or service contracts (for freelancers)
- Official employer letter including: job title, job description, confirmation of remote-work permission, start date and contract duration, verifiable income amount, company information, and confirmation the company has been active for at least 1 year
- Work history records covering the past 3 years (your consultant will guide you on formatting)
- Professional CV / résumé (your consultant will advise on presentation)
5. Financial Documents — Main Applicant (Very Important)
Financial documentation is among the most scrutinized parts of the application. All amounts must be consistent with each other and with your declared income.
- Bank statements covering the past 6–11 months
- Pay slips or payment reports for the past 3–6 months
- Proof of sufficient liquid income (approximately €3,300 per month or more)
- Proof that payments received match the amounts stated in your contract
- Savings account, fixed deposit, or liquid capital documentation (important)
- Tax records (where required)
6. Employer Company Documents
- Official company registration documents
- Certificate of existence and active operation for at least 1 year
- Official company records: registration number, tax ID, registered address, official contact information
- Organizational chart (if required)
7. Academic Credentials (If Required)
If you have fewer than 3 years of relevant work experience, or if the consulate requests it: university degree certificate, official transcripts, certified Spanish translation, and legalization (authentication by the Ministry of Science and Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
8. Translations, Legalizations, and Cover Letters
All Persian-language documents must be officially translated into Spanish. Certain documents require legalization (apostille or chain authentication). Cover letters are a key part of a strong application and should include:
- Purpose Letter — explaining why you are applying and your plans in Spain
- Income model explanation — how you earn your income and from which sources
- Family situation — description of accompanying family members (if any)
- Residence plan in Spain — where you intend to live and for how long
- Source of funds explanation — clarifying the origin of all declared assets
Key Warning: Consistency is Everything
One of the most common causes of additional document requests — or outright refusals — is a mismatch between documents. The income figure in your contract must match your pay slips, your bank deposits, and your declared financial capacity. Any inconsistency will raise questions. Work with a licensed consultant to ensure your file is coherent before submission. To book a consultation for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa, email spain@itc-canada.com.
