The official resources — law, forms, and government links.

The law that created the Digital Nomad Visa. The consolidated official text in Spain’s state gazette — the source of every requirement you’ve read about.

The older entrepreneurs-and-talent law the Startup Law builds on. Residence permit mechanics — validity, renewals, the UGE procedure — live here.

Spain’s official state gazette. Every law, every amendment, every fee update is published here first. The final word on what the rules actually say.

The specialized unit that resolves Digital Nomad Visa applications filed from inside Spain, in about 20 business days. Official criteria, contact points and application models. Plain-English explainer.

Spain’s central immigration portal: official application forms (the EX models), information sheets per permit type, and provincial office directories.

The official finder for Spain’s consulates in the U.S. — Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Washington DC, San Juan. Relevant on the consulate route.

The government’s electronic filing platform, where applications and appointments (cita previa) actually happen. Where I file, and where you’ll book fingerprints later.

The official immigration forms: EX-17 (TIE card request), EX-15 (standalone NIE) and the rest of the family. Always download fresh — versions change.

Where the TIE card fee (tasa 790-012) is generated and paid before your fingerprint appointment. Small fee, mandatory receipt.

The official page for the FBI background check: how to request, fingerprint requirements, processing options.

The private intermediaries that turn the FBI check into a days-long errand instead of weeks. Only channelers on this official list count.

The only office that can apostille federal documents like FBI results. Requirements, fees and current processing times for the federal apostille.

The U.S.–Spain totalization agreement behind the Certificate of Coverage — the document that decides every W-2 case’s timeline.

The UK criminal record certificate, required if you lived in the UK in recent years. Explainer here.

The FCDO Legalisation Office — the UK’s apostille authority for ACRO certificates and any other UK document in your file.

The Hague Conference’s official section on the 1961 convention: member countries, competent authorities per country, and the e-APP program.

Spain’s official list of sworn translators. If a translator isn’t here, their stamp doesn’t count — the one check that protects your translation budget. How it works.

The official short-stay calculator. Run your last year of trips through it before booking anything — the 90-day clock guide explains what the result means for your filing plan.

Spain’s tax authority. The Beckham regime election (Modelo 149) is filed here — with the strict deadline covered in the Beckham guide.

The treaty that prevents double taxation between your two tax lives. The primary text your U.S.–Spain tax advisor works from.

Spain’s social security administration — relevant to autónomo registration for freelancers and to how the Certificate of Coverage keeps W-2 employees in the U.S. system.