Do you need documents translated for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa or an international teleworker residence procedure? I am Sergio Boix Mira, Spanish Sworn Translator of English No. 4473, appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I provide sworn translations of documents written in English or Spanish, regardless of the country in which they were issued. Direct online service for clients in Spain and abroad.
This page offers sworn translation services only. I do not handle visa applications, assess eligibility or guarantee an outcome. Those decisions belong to the competent authorities.
What is Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa?
“Digital Nomad Visa” is a common commercial term. Spanish Law 14/2013 uses the term teletrabajadores de carácter internacional (“international teleworkers”) and distinguishes between a visado para teletrabajo de carácter internacional (international teleworking visa) and residencia para teletrabajo de carácter internacional (residence for international teleworking). These are distinct administrative routes. The law covers specific remote-work situations and sets conditions that depend on the route and circumstances. This overview is provided only to explain the translation service; it is not immigration advice. See Law 14/2013 on the official Spanish gazette (BOE) and the Ministry of Inclusion’s UGE-CE information for international teleworkers.
UGE-CE describes its published document lists as indicative. There is no single list that applies universally to every authorisation. Check the current instructions issued by the Spanish consulate or authority handling your case.
Documents that may require sworn translation
Depending on the procedure and the authority’s instructions, documents written in English may need sworn translation. Examples—not a universal checklist—include:
- Police certificates and other official records.
- Employment contracts, employer letters and certificates of employment or length of service.
- Professional service agreements, client letters and documents relating to professional activity.
- Company registry extracts, incorporation documents and other corporate records.
- University degrees, diplomas, professional qualifications and documents relating to experience.
- Social Security records, certificates of coverage and insurance documents.
- Bank statements, bank certificates, proof of income and tax documents where relevant.
- Birth, marriage, parentage and other civil documents for family members, where relevant.
- Other official documents written in English.
The documents that apply depend on the route, the case and the receiving authority. A document appearing here is not necessarily required in every application.
Police certificates and criminal record documents
I can translate English-language police and criminal record documents, including examples such as ACRO Police Certificates, DBS certificates, FBI Identity History Summaries and similar documents from other countries. These are different documents and are not interchangeable. The receiving authority determines which document and formalities apply. Read about sworn translation of police certificates.
Employment contracts and employer certificates
I translate employment contracts, employer letters, certificates of employment or length of service, remote-working authorisations and company declarations written in English or Spanish. I do not draft, verify or certify the employment information; my service is the sworn translation.
Professional contracts and client documentation
If your file includes professional service contracts, client agreements, letters or certificates relating to professional activity, I can translate them when written in English or Spanish. The legal classification of a person’s work varies by circumstances. I do not provide tax, employment or Social Security advice.
Foreign company documents
I can translate certificates of incorporation, company registry extracts, certificates of good standing and other corporate records. The service is not limited to one registry or country. For Companies House records, see the Companies House document translation service.
Degrees, qualifications and professional experience
Depending on the file, documents may include university degrees, diplomas, professional qualifications, employment certificates or records of professional experience. A sworn translation certifies the translation of a document; it is not qualification recognition, academic recognition or an assessment of equivalence.
For academic records, see Academic & Education Documents.
Social Security documents
I can translate English- or Spanish-language documents relating to Social Security systems, including certificates of coverage and records issued by foreign bodies or insurers, when a translation is needed. Systems and document types differ between countries. I do not determine which system applies or whether a certificate meets a case’s requirements.
Bank statements and proof of income
I translate bank statements, bank certificates, proof-of-income documents and other financial records written in English or Spanish. I do not verify funds or decide whether a document meets a financial threshold. See Banking & Financial Documents sworn translation.
Documents for accompanying family members
Where relevant, I can translate birth, marriage, civil partnership, parentage and other civil documents for family members. Not every case involves family members or the same documents; check the competent authority’s current instructions.
Do my documents need an apostille?
An apostille and a sworn translation are separate formalities. Under the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961, an apostille authenticates the origin of certain public documents for international use. Whether an apostille—or another form of legalisation—is needed depends on the document, its country of issue and the receiving authority. A sworn translation does not replace an apostille where one is required, and not every document needs one. See the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidance and the Hague Conference’s Apostille information.
Can I send documents as PDFs?
Yes. You can send a PDF, scan or clear digital copy so I can review the document and prepare a quotation. A quotation review does not mean that the authority will accept that file format for an application.
How it works
- Send your documents: share a clear copy by email or WhatsApp.
- Receive a quote and timescale: I will review the assignment and confirm the price and expected delivery date before starting.
- Receive your sworn translation: I will deliver the agreed translation, signed and certified.
About Sergio Boix Mira
I am Sergio Boix Mira, Spanish Sworn Translator of English No. 4473, appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I have more than 22 years of experience and work directly with each client. I translate documents written in English or Spanish, regardless of the country in which they were issued, with an online service for Spain and abroad. For some assignments, delivery may be available in under 24 hours, depending on the volume and my availability.
To request a quote, email me or send your documents via WhatsApp. You may tell me which authority will receive the translation so I can quote for the work; I do not assess the procedure’s requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What is Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa?
It is a common commercial name for Spanish routes relating to international teleworking. Check the current official legislation and instructions for the administrative route that applies.
What is the official name of the procedure?
Law 14/2013 uses the term “international teleworkers” and distinguishes the “international teleworking visa” from “residence for international teleworking”. These English phrases are explanatory translations of the Spanish statutory terms.
Do I need sworn translations for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa?
It depends on the documents, their language and the current instructions of the authority handling your case. Check the applicable consular or administrative guidance.
Which documents may require sworn translation?
Examples may include police records, employment or professional documents, qualifications, company records, Social Security documents, financial records and family certificates. This is not a universal checklist.
Can you translate my employment contract?
Yes, if it is written in English or Spanish. The service covers the sworn translation of its contents.
Can you translate an employer letter or company certificate?
Yes. I can translate employer letters, certificates of employment and other company documents written in English or Spanish.
Can you translate contracts with my clients?
Yes, I can translate client contracts and professional documents written in English or Spanish. I do not advise on their legal, tax or employment implications.
Can you translate foreign company documents?
Yes. I can translate corporate and registry documents written in English or Spanish; the issuing country or registry does not by itself limit the service.
Can you translate police certificates?
Yes, including different English-language police and criminal record documents. ACRO, DBS and FBI documents are examples of distinct records; the authority determines what applies.
Can you translate my degree or professional qualifications?
Yes. A sworn translation does not grant academic recognition or confirm that a qualification is equivalent to a Spanish one.
Can you translate Social Security documents?
Yes, when written in English or Spanish. I do not determine which system applies or whether a document proves sufficient coverage.
Can you translate bank statements or proof of income?
Yes. I can translate financial documents written in English or Spanish, but I do not assess whether they meet a threshold or requirement.
Can you translate my spouse’s or children’s documents?
Yes, if they are written in English or Spanish. The family documents needed depend on the case and official instructions.
Can you translate documents issued outside the UK or US?
Yes. I translate documents written in English or Spanish regardless of the country in which they were issued.
Do my documents need an apostille?
There is no universal answer. It depends on the document, country of issue and receiving authority. A sworn translation does not replace an apostille where one is required.
Can I send the documents as PDFs?
Yes, for review and a quotation. The authority decides whether a digital copy is acceptable for the application.
Can you tell me whether I qualify for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa?
No. I provide sworn translation services only. Eligibility is assessed by the competent authority or a qualified immigration professional advising you.
Does a sworn translation guarantee that my application will be approved?
No. A sworn translation certifies the translation; the application decision belongs solely to the competent authority.