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Spanish criminal record certificate
Get your Spanish criminal record certificate for visas, jobs or residency.
Timeframe
Usually a few working days
Remote
Wherever the law allows
Price
Free personal quote
1What it is
The Spanish criminal record certificate (Certificado de Antecedentes Penales) is required for many visas, residence permits and jobs. We request it from the Ministry of Justice on your behalf and can arrange an apostille or translation if you need it abroad.
2Who needs it
- Visa and residence permit applicants
- People applying for jobs with children or in security
- Anyone who lived in Spain and needs the certificate abroad
3Documents usually required
We confirm the exact list for your situation with your quote. You can upload documents with your request.
- Passport and NIE
- Signed authorisation (we prepare it)
- Details of where the certificate will be used
4How the process works
- 1Send us your details
- 2We confirm the price and send the authorisation to sign
- 3The certificate is requested
- 4You receive it, with apostille if requested
Typical timeframe: Usually a few working days; apostille adds a little more time.
5Good to know
When it's required
Visa and residence applications (such as the Spain Digital Nomad Visa or Portugal D8), jobs with children, security work and some professional licences.
Validity
Authorities usually accept certificates issued within the last few months. Check the rule of the authority that asked for it before requesting.
Using it abroad
Foreign authorities often need an apostille and sometimes a sworn translation. We can include both in your quote.
6Frequently asked questions
Do I need an apostille?
Only if the certificate will be used outside Spain in a country that requires it. We tell you when we quote.
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