Quick Facts
- For: Hague Convention member countries
- Non-members: Embassy legalization required
- Issued By: Country of origin authority
Overview
Document authentication for international use under the Hague Convention. Member country documents need apostille from issuing country authority.
Non-member documents need legalization through embassy and Spanish Foreign Ministry.
Apostille support for Spanish applications
Use this page to check which foreign public documents need an apostille, legalisation or sworn translation before a Spanish filing.
Best fit
For visa, residence, company or family files that include documents issued outside Spain.
Before filing
- Country where each document was issued.
- Whether an apostille, legalisation or translation is required.
- Document age and whether the Spanish authority will still accept it.
Send us
Send document type, issuing country, issue date, target procedure and a scan if available.