Digital Nomad Visa · from United Arab Emirates
The Digital Nomad Visa, from the UAE
The visa for working remotely from Spain — employed by a company outside Spain, or freelancing for clients abroad. Up to three years on the residence permit, family included, with a path that keeps renewing.
Our service fee covers case management, document review, and included sworn translations only — apostille, government and consular fees are separate and paid directly by the client to the relevant authority or provider.
The DNV, In Numbers
Government thresholds, updated yearly — your case manager confirms the current figures before anything is filed.
You'll keep working remotely for employers or clients outside Spain. UAE applicants usually evidence income with employment contracts or free-zone licences, salary certificates and bank statements.
Is this your route?
- You're employed by a company outside Spain that lets you work remotely
- You freelance or run an online business with clients mostly outside Spain
- You've been with that employer or those clients for at least three months
- You can document the income — contracts, invoices, payslips, tax records — not just show a bank balance
What goes in the file
- Contracts and proof of three months' working history with your employer or clients
- Income evidence that clears the threshold, with the currency story documented
- A criminal record certificate — the country-specific part below
- Social security coverage — a certificate of coverage or Spanish registration, depending on your setup
- Degree or three years' professional experience in your field
The United Arab Emirates Part of the File
Whichever visa you pick, these are the documents and rules that are specific to applying from the UAE — and where files usually go wrong.
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You apply from where you legally reside
UAE residents file in the UAE, not in their passport country. That is usually good news — but it means the file is built to the Spanish missions here, with UAE-issued evidence.
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Spain wants criminal records from more than one country
The UAE good conduct certificate (Dubai Police or the Ministry of Interior) — and, for most applicants, a police certificate from your home country too, since Spain asks about everywhere you've lived in recent years. Two clocks running at once is the part that needs sequencing.
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No apostilles for UAE documents — attestation instead
The UAE is not in the Apostille Convention, so UAE documents are attested by MOFAIC and then legalised by the Spanish mission. Your home-country documents follow their own country's apostille route — two different chains in one file.
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The sworn translation must include every stamp
Every word of the document, the attestation and the legalisation. English or Arabic originals both need sworn Spanish translations, and they are included in our service fee.
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Your mission is decided by your emirate
The Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai split the Emirates between them. The table below shows the map.
Where You File
The two Spanish missions in the UAE and who files where. Your case manager confirms the current requirements for yours before anything is filed.
| Mission | Covers | Appointment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embassy, Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi and Al Ain | Via BLS | Strict on attestation chains being complete |
| Consulate General, Dubai | Dubai and the northern emirates | Via BLS | The busier of the two — book early |
Missions change their requirements without notice. Treat this as orientation, not a checklist: the checklist your case manager builds is for your mission, your visa and your household.
Manage Your Entire Visa Journey in One Place
Manage documents, track progress, communicate with your case manager, and stay organised throughout your application process.
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Application Progress Tracking
See exactly where you are in the process, what's been completed, and what actions may be required next.
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Secure Document Uploads
Upload and store your application documents securely in one central location.
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Personalised Task List
Receive a checklist tailored to your visa type and application stage.
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Direct Communication
Stay connected with your case manager and receive important updates through your dashboard.
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Everything in One Place
Keep your documents, messages, tasks, and application progress organised in a single platform.
What our clients say
Real people, real results
Over 10,000 clients have used our platform to move to Spain. Read their stories — from first eligibility check to visa approval — all managed through the dashboard.
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