Last Updated on May 19, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
Is there any Apostille and sworn translator service available in India? Is it better to apply for the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa from India or from Spain? I am a full-time employee in India. Will a full-time job experience be accepted (for the application?
Answers
These are the answers from Spainguru’s Facebook group members:
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If not, best to apply in India though there will be some hurdles like how slow the consulate is and the rarity of appointments.
Yes you can use your experience if its the same job description or title as your current remote work.”
“And apostilles will be done by MEA in India for all documents from India, translations can be done by any of the sworn translators on the spain govt website- they are usually based in Spain.”
“If you can apply in Spain it’s better as you can get up to 3 years
You would be able to apply as an employee unless your employer is willing to register in Spain and pay your social security.
Most people switch to self employed contractor, wait 3 months and then apply”
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From the discussion, applicants for the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa from India can pursue two routes: apply directly in Spain (often faster once in-country, but always check whether you require a Schengen visa to enter the Schengen area, depending on the passport you hold) or apply in India, where appointment scarcity and slower processing can add time. Work experience is usable if it aligns with the remote role claimed.
Documents issued in India generally need MEA apostille, followed by a sworn Spanish translation from translators listed on Spain’s official roster. Some members note that applying in Spain can yield up to a three-year resolution, while employees may need to switch to contractor status unless their employer registers in Spain and pays social security.
Overall, India-based candidates for the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa should prepare MEA-apostilled documents, arrange sworn translations, and choose the application location based on Schengen travel likelihood, timelines, and job setup.
This article is based on personal opinions from the Spainguru community and is not legal advice.
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