🇪🇸 Spain Document Legalisation
UK Apostille for Spain —
Fast, Fixed Price,
City of London
Spain is a Hague Convention member — an FCDO apostille is all you need. We submit same-day from our City of London office. Sworn Spanish translations available alongside your apostille.
Hague Convention Member
Apostille Only Required
Same-Day FCDO Submission
Sworn Spanish Translations
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Who We Help
Apostille for Every Spain Requirement
From visa applications to Golden Visa investments — we handle the legalisation chain for any reason you need UK documents accepted in Spain.
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Spanish Residency & NIE
Applying for residency or an NIE number requires apostilled UK documents submitted to the Spanish Foreigners' Office.
Typical documents
Birth CertificateMarriage CertificateACRO Certificate💼
Spain Visa Applications
Non-Lucrative, Digital Nomad, Student and other Spanish visa categories require apostilled and translated supporting documents.
Typical documents
ACRO CertificateMedical CertificateFinancial Documents🏗️
Golden Visa Spain
Property investors and entrepreneurs applying for Spain's Golden Visa need a full suite of apostilled UK documents.
Typical documents
ACRO CertificateCompany DocsPower of Attorney💍
Marriage in Spain
Getting married in Spain requires apostilled birth certificates and certificates of no impediment from UK authorities.
Typical documents
Birth CertificateCertificate of No Impediment🎓
Education & Professional Recognition
UK degree and professional qualifications require apostille (with notarial verification) for recognition by Spanish institutions.
Typical documents
Degree CertificateProfessional Qualifications⚖️
Legal & Property Matters
Powers of attorney, company documents and legal certificates used in Spanish courts or property transactions require a valid FCDO apostille.
Typical documents
Power of AttorneyCompany CertificatesSpain Packages
Fixed-Price Apostille Packages for Spain
All packages include document pre-checking and status updates. No hidden fees.
Most Popular
Spain Standard
Apostille only — for straightforward public documents
£95
per document
What's included
- ✓ FCDO Apostille (standard processing)
- ✓ Document pre-check before submission
- ✓ Status updates throughout
⏱ Est. 3–5 working days
Apostille + Translation
Apostille + sworn Spanish translation — fully Spain-ready
£220
per document
Everything in Spain Standard, plus
- ✓ FCDO Apostille (same-day submission)
- ✓ Sworn Spanish translation (certified)
- ✓ Document pre-check before submission
- ✓ Priority status updates
⏱ Est. 4–6 working days
Spain Urgent
Same-day submission with expedited return — for tight deadlines
£280
per document
Everything in Spain Ready, plus
- ✓ Same-day FCDO submission (by 11am)
- ✓ Next-day apostille return
- ✓ Sworn Spanish translation (rush)
- ✓ Dedicated case handler
- ✓ Express tracked return courier
⏱ Est. 2–3 working days
Volume discounts for 5+ documents. Contact us for a bespoke quote.
How It Works
From Document to Spain-Ready in Four Steps
Spain only requires an FCDO apostille — the simplest legalisation chain. We make it even simpler.
1
Submit Enquiry
Tell us your document type and purpose in Spain. We confirm requirements and provide a fixed quote free of charge.
2
Send Documents
Post or hand-deliver originals to our City of London office. We pre-check every document before submission.
3
FCDO Apostille
We submit same-day to the FCDO. Translation arranged in parallel where required.
4
Returned to You
Apostilled documents returned to you or available for collection. Ready for Spanish authorities.
Important Requirements
What Spanish Authorities Require
Spain has specific rules that differ from other countries. Getting these wrong means rejection.
ACRO Only — Not DBS — for Criminal Record Checks
Spanish authorities exclusively accept the ACRO Criminal Records Certificate for visa and residency purposes. Standard DBS Enhanced or Basic certificates are rejected. The apostille must cover the ACRO officer's original wet-ink signature. The certificate must be no older than 6 months at the time of your application.
🎓 Degree Certificates Need Notarial Verification
Spanish authorities require a UK notary public to verify the authenticity of degree certificates directly with the issuing university before the FCDO can apostille them. Certification by a UK solicitor is not accepted. We manage the full notarisation and apostille process end to end.
📝 Sworn Translation Required in Most Cases
Most Spanish authorities require documents not written in Spanish to be accompanied by a sworn Spanish translation attached behind the apostilled page. The apostille certificate itself does not require translation. We arrange certified sworn translations alongside your apostille.
📅 Residency Documents — Check the Validity Window
The Spanish Foreigners' Office typically requires marriage certificates to have been issued and legalised within the last 3 months prior to your appointment. Always confirm current requirements with your local Spanish Foreigners' Office before ordering.
🏥 Medical Reports — Specialist Handling Required
Medical reports must bear the wet-ink signature of a GMC-registered doctor whose specimen signature is on the FCDO database. Spanish authorities do not accept medical reports certified by a solicitor or notary. We work with GMC-registered doctors to provide compliant medical reports.
Document Guide
UK Documents We Apostille for Spain
All UK-issued public documents can be apostilled for use in Spain. Some have specific requirements.
| Document | Apostille Required | Translation Required | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | Yes — FCDO | Usually yes | GRO-issued certificates accepted directly |
| Marriage Certificate | Yes — FCDO | Usually yes | Check 3-month validity window for residency |
| ACRO Criminal Record Certificate | Yes — FCDO | Usually yes | ACRO only — DBS not accepted by Spain |
| Degree / Academic Certificate | Yes — FCDO | Usually yes | Notarial university verification required first |
| Medical Certificate / Report | Yes — FCDO | Usually yes | GMC-registered doctor, signature on FCDO database |
| Power of Attorney | Yes — FCDO | Usually yes | Must be notarised before apostille |
| Company Documents | Yes — FCDO | Usually yes | Certificates of Incorporation, Good Standing etc. |
| Death Certificate | Yes — FCDO | Usually yes | GRO-issued certificates accepted directly |
| Decree Absolute | Yes — FCDO | Usually yes | Court-issued originals required |
Full Price List
Spain Apostille — All-Inclusive Pricing
All prices include FCDO government fees. No hidden charges.
| Service | What's Included | Price (per doc) | Turnaround | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apostille Only | FCDO apostille stamp | £95 | 3–5 working days | Standard |
| Apostille + Translation | FCDO apostille + sworn Spanish translation | £220 | 4–6 working days | Most Popular |
| Urgent Apostille + Translation | Same-day FCDO + rush sworn translation + express return | £280 | 2–3 working days | Urgent |
| Degree (incl. Notarisation) | Notarial verification + FCDO apostille + translation | POA | 7–10 working days | Specialist |
Why Choose Us
Spain's Requirements. Our Expertise.
Spain has specific rules others get wrong. We've handled hundreds of Spain apostille cases and know every nuance.
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City of London — FCDO Same Day
Based at Guildhall EC2V, we submit documents to the FCDO the same day we receive them. No delays, no queuing, no missed deadlines.
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We Catch Problems Before Spain Does
Every document is pre-checked. Wrong certificate type? Doctor's signature not on FCDO database? We flag it before it costs you time and money.
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Sworn Spanish Translations In-House
Apostille and sworn Spanish translation arranged together, so your documents arrive ready to submit to Spanish authorities.
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Degree Notarisation Managed End to End
We manage notarial university verification, FCDO apostille, and translation — so you don't have to coordinate multiple providers.
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Kept Informed at Every Stage
You'll know the status of your documents at every step — from receipt through to return. No chasing required.
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Trusted by Law Firms & Agents
Immigration solicitors, Spanish property lawyers and relocation agents across the UK rely on us to handle their clients' Spain documentation correctly, first time.
Client Reviews
Trusted by Clients Moving to Spain
From Golden Visa applicants to retirees relocating to the Costa del Sol.
★★★★★
"Needed my ACRO apostilled for a Spanish residency application with a tight deadline. They submitted same-day and kept me updated throughout. Documents back and accepted by Extranjería first time."
David M.
Individual Client — relocating to Valencia
★★★★★
"We use Legalisation.Services for all our UK clients applying for Spanish Golden Visas. Reliable, fast, and they always get the document requirements right. Exactly what we need from a supplier."
Rebecca T.
Spanish Property & Immigration Consultant — London
★★★★★
"Had three documents apostilled and translated for a Non-Lucrative Visa application. The team flagged an issue with one of my certificates before submission — saved me weeks of delay."
Helen K.
Individual Client — Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain Apostille — Common Questions
No. Spain is a member of the 1961 Hague Convention, which means an FCDO apostille is the only legalisation required for UK documents used in Spain. You do not need Spanish Embassy or consulate certification on top of the apostille. This makes Spain considerably simpler than countries like UAE or Saudi Arabia.
In most cases, yes. Spanish authorities require documents not in Spanish to be accompanied by a sworn Spanish translation attached behind the apostilled page. The apostille certificate itself does not need translating. We arrange certified sworn translations alongside your apostille as part of our Spain Ready package.
Spain only accepts the ACRO Criminal Records Certificate for visa and residency applications. Standard DBS Enhanced or Basic Disclosure certificates are not recognised by Spanish authorities. The FCDO apostille must cover the ACRO officer's original wet-ink signature, and the certificate must be no older than 6 months at the time of your Spanish application.
Standard processing takes 3–5 working days from receipt of your documents. We offer same-day FCDO submission with next-working-day apostille return for most document types. Urgent processing with sworn translation typically takes 2–3 working days.
Spanish authorities require a UK notary public to verify the authenticity of your degree directly with the issuing university before the FCDO can apostille it. Documents certified only by a UK solicitor are not accepted. We manage this full process: notarial verification, FCDO apostille, and sworn Spanish translation — all end to end.
Yes. Many of our Spain clients are already based in Spain and post their UK documents to our City of London office using a tracked international service. We apostille them here and return by tracked international courier to any address in Spain or worldwide.
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