Spain's Digital Nomad Visa lets remote workers and freelancers live in Spain. Your document file includes an apostilled FBI background check. Here is where it fits and how to get it in 7 to 10 business days.
The Digital Nomad Visa is for remote employees and freelancers working for companies outside Spain. Alongside proof of remote work, income, and qualifications, Spain requires a criminal record certificate covering the last five years. For Americans, that means an FBI Identity History Summary apostilled by the U.S. Department of State. Because the FBI check is federal, only the Department of State can apostille it.
Whether you are still in the U.S. or already in Spain.
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Upload your FBI check to our order form. We walk it into the Department of State and return it in 7 to 10 business days.
Get a sworn Spanish translation (traducción jurada) of the apostilled check before you submit your file.
Most Spanish consulates require the FBI check issued within 90 days of your appointment. The standard mail-in apostille route runs 5 to 12 weeks, which can expire your document before you submit. Our 7 to 10 business day, walk-in turnaround keeps your file valid and gives you room to translate and assemble everything else.
Yes. The Digital Nomad Visa requires a criminal record certificate covering the last five years. For Americans this is the FBI Identity History Summary, apostilled by the U.S. Department of State.
Yes. Get fingerprinted on an FD-258 card where you are, mail it to us, and order the $95 mail-in FBI background check. We email you instructions to access your result, then you apostille it online.
No. The FBI check is a federal document and must be apostilled by the U.S. Department of State. State apostilles are rejected for federal documents.
7 to 10 business days. We walk documents into the Department of State personally rather than mailing them, which is the only way to expedite.
7 to 10 business days, federal apostille, return shipping included. Still abroad? Mail your card in for $95.