Criminal Record Certificate (ACRO)
Apostilled & Translated for Your Spanish Visa

If you're applying for a Spanish visa—such as a Non-Lucrative Visa, Student Visa, Nomad Visa, or Golden Visa—you will need a criminal record check certificate, known in the UK as an ACRO.

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What is an ACRO Criminal Record Certificate?

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Applicants aged 18 and over must submit an original criminal record check from every country they have lived in for the past 5 years. For UK applicants, this is the ACRO Police Certificate.

To be accepted by the Spanish Consulate, the ACRO must be:

• Apostilled by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

• Officially translated into Spanish (by a sworn translator)

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Let GoSpain Handle Everything for You

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We take care of the entire ACRO process, saving you time, hassle, and delays:

1. We submit your ACRO application on your behalf

2. We liaise with the police and the ACRO office to ensure timely processing

3. Once issued, the certificate is sent directly to our office

4. We handle the Hague apostille and sworn Spanish translation

5. Your fully prepared document is sent to you by Royal Mail Special Delivery, ready for your visa appointment

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How Long Does It Take?

• Standard ACRO - 5-6 weeks

• Fast Track ACRO - 10-12 business days.

All timelines are approximate and largely depend on the ACRO, FCDO and courier services.