Criminal record certificate (Spanish Embassy) – Spain in Australia

Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.

Spanish citizens and foreigners who lived in Spain can request a Spanish criminal record certificate at the Embassy's consular office. The certificate can be issued with an apostille or legalisation for the destination country.

Where to apply in Australia

Embassy of Spain, Canberra: only for residents of the ACT and Queanbeyan. Other states should use the Sydney or Melbourne consulate.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Spain.

How to apply

Email the embassy consular office to book an appointment | pay fee on form 790-006 (online banking, bank branch or transfer from an account outside Spain) | attend in person (Mon-Fri 9:00-13:00) with passport, signed form copy, proof of residence and proof of payment | receive the certificate by SMS/email link with a verification code

Documents you need

Valid original passport
Form 790-006 copy for the administration, signed (one per applicant)
Proof of residence in the ACT/Queanbeyan
Proof of payment
The criminal record application form
Representative route: application naming representative plus representative's ID

Fees and processing time

Official fee: EUR 3.86 per the page (confirm before paying)

Processing time: Not stated.

Good to know

Page undated; fee should be confirmed. Other routes (online with digital certificate, by mail) go through the Ministry of Justice in Spain.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Spain's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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