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Criminal record certificate (apostille)

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Certificado de antecedentes penales (apostillado)

Procedure for Valencia

Who needs it

All non-EU applicants for a Spanish residence permit must provide a criminal record certificate.

When needed

With the visa or residence permit application.

Where to get it

In Serbia: the Interior Ministry. Apostille: the Ministry of Justice.

Timeline

2 to 4 weeks for the document plus the apostille.

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Cita previa

Yes.

What to bring

  • •ID / passport

Common mistakes

  • âš Outdated document (older than 3 months)
  • âš No apostille

What to say at the counter

I need the criminal record certificate with the Hague Apostille. (Necesito el certificado de antecedentes penales con apostilla de La Haya.)

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Key4Spain service

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