Does Spain require an apostille on the FBI background check?

Yes. Spain is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, so your FBI Identity History Summary must carry a U.S. Department of State apostille. We hand-deliver it in Washington, DC and return it in about 10 business days.

Do I also need a Spanish translation?

Almost always. Spanish consulates generally require a certified Spanish translation of the apostilled FBI check. We provide certified translations and can bundle them with the apostille so everything matches.

Should the apostille be translated too?

Often yes — many consulates want the apostille certificate itself translated along with the document. We handle both as part of the translation service so there are no gaps.

FBI Apostille + Spanish Translation for Spain Visa

FBI Background Check in Spain — Get Results in 24 to 48 Hours

Skip weeks of mailing fingerprint cards to the United States. We capture your fingerprints in Spain, submit electronically to the FBI, and deliver results fast. If required, we hand-deliver your apostille in Washington DC.

24 to 48 hour FBI processing

Mobile fingerprinting at your home or office in Spain (where available).

Expedited apostille hand-delivered in DC

Visa-ready service for Spain applicants

U.S. Based Company

Secure Checkout

Government Fees Included

Spain Packages Processed

FBI Processing Time

Hague Acceptance

Mailing Fingerprint Cards From Spain Can Cost You Weeks

If you mail fingerprint cards from Spain to the United States, you are often facing:

2 to 4 weeks in international mailing
Additional FBI processing delays
No fingerprint quality verification
Full restart if your prints are rejected

⚠️ For Spain visa applicants, that delay can mean rescheduling appointments or risking expiration of documents.

Most people simply do not know there is a faster option.

Get Your FBI Background Check in 24 to 48 Hours

(Available with VIP Service)

We use Mobile fingerprint capture in Spain and submit directly through the FBI electronic system.

That means:

No international mailing
No waiting weeks for delivery
Results typically within 24 to 48 hours
Immediate fingerprint quality verification

You know right away whether your fingerprints meet FBI standards.
This dramatically reduces the most common cause of delay.

Expedited Apostille Hand-Delivered in Washington DC

If your visa requires apostille legalization, speed and handling matter.

We do not mail your documents blindly into a processing queue.

We hand-deliver your FBI report directly to the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC for expedited apostille processing.

This gives you:

Faster turnaround

Controlled chain of custody

Professional federal handling

Reduced processing uncertainty

For Spain visa timelines, this difference is critical.

How Our Process Works in Spain

Book Your Appointment

Schedule your Mobile fingerprint capture in Spain.

Mobile Fingerprint Capture

We capture fingerprints electronically and verify quality before submission.

FBI Submission

We submit directly to the FBI system. Results typically arrive in 24 to 48 hours.

Expedited Apostille in DC

If needed, we hand-deliver your report in Washington DC for expedited apostille processing.

Certified Spanish Translation

We provide certified Spanish translation covering the standard FBI report length, ready for Spain visa submission.

Choose Your Package

Built for U.S. citizens in Spain who value speed, compliance, and certainty.

FBI Background Check Only

$240

Guided fingerprinting
Mailed FBI submission
Turnaround in 30 days
Secure PDF delivery
Slowest Option

Best for:
Clients who only need the FBI report without time constraints”

Processing time: ~30 business days

Recommended for Spain Visas

Full Service VIP (Expedited)

$575

Mobile Fingerprinting (where available)
Priority scheduling
24 to 48 Hour FBI Report (Live Scan)
Expedited apostille hand-delivered in DC
Certified Spanish translation (up to two pages)
Priority document handling
Dedicated case support

Best for:
Spain visa applicants who need apostille and translation handled properly.

Processing time: ~15 business days

Full Service

$425

Everything in FBI Background Check Only
Expedited apostille hand-delivered in DC
Certified Spanish translation (up to two pages)
Visa-ready document set
Standard Timeline

Best for:
Spain visa applicants who need apostille and translation handled properly.

Processing time: ~22 to 36 business days (up to two months)

The included certified Spanish translation covers the standard two-page FBI report — the length almost every report is, which the package price is built around. Longer reports are $50 per additional page, confirmed with you before any extra charge. Spain visa authorities require the whole document translated by one certified translator, so any extra pages are translated by us too. The package price is the same whether or not the translation is used.

Every Rejected Fingerprint Card Can Add Weeks

If your mailed fingerprint card is rejected:

You wait for notification
You reprint
You re-mail internationally
You restart processing

⚠️ That can easily add 3 to 6 additional weeks.

With Mobile capture and immediate verification, we reduce that risk from day one.

Built for U.S. Citizens Applying in Spain

We specialize in helping Americans abroad obtain:

FBI background checks in 24 to 48 hours
Expedited apostilles hand-delivered in Washington DC
Certified Spanish translations for Spain visa use

Common uses include:

Non lucrative visa
Digital nomad visa
Student visa
Residency applications
Citizenship files

We structure the process around Spanish visa timelines.

Do Not Lose Weeks Mailing Fingerprint Cards

Get your FBI background check in 24 to 48 hours.

If required, we hand-deliver your apostille in Washington DC and prepare your documents for Spain visa submission.

Protect your timeline. Start now.

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

“Clear communication”

“I needed my FBI background check apostilled for my Colombia visa. They delivered scans in 10 business days. Way faster than doing it myself. Clear communication the whole time.”

– Michael R. (Houston, TX)

“Huge relief”

“I was skeptical at first, but they delivered my FBI apostille exactly when promised — scans in 10 days, originals a week later. Huge relief.”

– Sofia L. (Miami, FL)

“Highly recommended”

“Flat-rate pricing gave me peace of mind. Other sites kept trying to upsell me, but here it was transparent from the start. Highly recommend.”

– David K (Los Angeles. CA)

Money-Back Guarantee

Your order is protected by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If your apostille cannot be completed for any reason, you’ll receive a full refund.

Secure Payment Methods

We accept all major credit cards — Visa, Mastercard, American Express — processed through trusted U.S. payment providers.

SSL Secure Checkout

All transactions are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption and secure card verification for your peace of mind.

Related guides for a Spain visa applicant

If your consulate has not asked for a translation, the apostille-only service is the cheaper filing. These cover the rest of the Spain paperwork.

FBI apostille for a Spain visa — apostille only, without the certified translation.
Spain's 2026 extraordinary regularisation — the FBI background check requirement for applicants already in Spain.
Ordering your FBI apostille from abroad.
How to get an FBI background check apostilled, step by step.
Federal apostille processing time.

FBI Background Check Apostille + Spanish Translation for Spain