Reviewed 13 September 2026

Spain DNV Document Checklist

A complete file is a persuasive file.

The exact checklist depends on whether you are an employee or independent professional, where you file and who applies with you. Foreign public documents generally need proper authentication and Spanish translation.

01

Complete application form, passport copy and proof of fee payment

02

Criminal-record evidence and five-year responsible declaration

03

Marriage, partnership or birth certificates for accompanying family

01

Personal documents

What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.

  • Complete application form, passport copy and proof of fee payment
  • Criminal-record evidence and five-year responsible declaration
  • Marriage, partnership or birth certificates for accompanying family

02

Professional and financial evidence

What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.

  • Employment or client contracts, remote-work confirmation and company-registration evidence
  • Three months of payslips or invoices with matching bank receipts
  • Degree or professional evidence showing at least three years of relevant experience

03

Authentication and translation

What matters is not only having the document, but showing how it proves the legal requirement. We organise the evidence so the dates, parties, amounts and work arrangements remain consistent.

  • Public documents may need Hague apostille or consular legalisation
  • Non-Spanish public documents require translation by a sworn translator
  • Names, dates, signatures and payment figures must be consistent across the file
Reviewed 13 September 2026

Income figures use the 2026 SMI (€17,094/year) and current UGE formula: 200% for the main applicant, +75% for the first family member and +25% for each additional member.

FAQ

Questions people ask before applying

What is the 2026 minimum income?

€2,849 gross per month for the main applicant, plus €1,068.38 for the first family member and €356.13 for every additional family member.

Can I apply from Spain?

If you are legally in Spain, you may apply directly for the residence authorisation through the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE).

How long can permission last?

The consular visa can be valid for up to one year. The residence authorisation can be granted for up to three years and renewed in two-year periods if the conditions continue.

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