Criminal record certificate for an existing 2026 regularization case

If an existing case requires a criminal record certificate, confirm whether it can be retrieved in the issuing country, whether an apostille or another legalization route applies, and the sworn-translation format. Agree the service scope and delivery time separately before ordering. Check the required documents and response deadline in the official case notice.

Citizens of Russia

Service Price
Criminal record retrieval from Russia + apostille 594 €
Sworn translation (Russian → Spanish) 64 €
Total — turnkey package 658 €

Citizens of Ukraine

Service Price
Criminal record retrieval from Ukraine + apostille 594 €
Sworn translation (Ukrainian → Spanish) 98 €
Total — turnkey package 692 €

Approximate delivery time from Ukraine: about 6 weeks + 3 weeks for sworn translation (waiting list, subject to dates)

Citizens of Poland

Service Price
Criminal record retrieval from Poland + apostille 594 €
Sworn translation (Polish → Spanish) 88 €
Total — turnkey package 682 €

What we need from you: A copy of your passport and registration pages. Citizens of other CIS countries — contact us for a quote.

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Fast & Reliable

Before ordering, confirm whether retrieval and translation are feasible within the official response deadline. The closed 30 June 2026 filing deadline is not presented as a new deadline.

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MAEC-Accredited Translators

Certified by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Free Delivery Across Spain

24-hour courier delivery, no extra charge

When this service is relevant now

The 2026 extraordinary regularization filing period ended on 30 June. This page is limited to a certificate, apostille, and sworn translation requested in a case filed before the window closed. For visas, nationality, and other procedures, use the general sworn translation service.

We start with the official request or the receiving authority’s rules: we check the issuing country, certificate type, legalization route, and translation format. Document validity should not be reduced to a universal “three-month” rule without checking the specific procedure.

Sources and check date: Royal Decree 316/2026 (BOE), La Moncloa procedure guidance, 21 April 2026, La Moncloa filing-stage close, 2 July 2026; checked 2026-09-15.

What to agree before ordering

1

Prepare the official request

Confirm the issuing country, receiving authority, language, deadline, and accepted format.

2

Ask about retrieval and formalization

Before ordering, confirm retrieval availability and whether an apostille or another form of legalization applies. This depends on the country, treaties, and authority.

3

Confirm the sworn translation

A translator appointed by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs signs it. The electronic or paper format must fit the receiving channel.

4

Agree on the result

Record scope, timing, and delivery before work starts. The competent authority decides whether to accept the document.

What to check for an existing case

  • Follow the official notice and its deadline.
  • Order the certificate for the country and period stated in the request.

Additional case checks

Apostille or legalization

Whether an apostille or another legalization route applies depends on the issuing country and any exemptions.

Exceptional declaration route

A declaration does not automatically replace the certificate. The exceptional Royal Decree 316/2026 process requires a documented request, one month without a response, the prescribed form, and authorization for a diplomatic request.

Eligibility and case strategy

Eligibility, appeals, and case strategy require an immigration-law professional; Lingua Franca provides document and translation services.

Need document support for an existing case?

Besides the criminal record certificate, an official request in an existing case may ask for other documents. We work with partner immigration law firms and agencies in Spain that can advise on the case and its official communications.

Depending on the engagement, partners may help with:

  • Reviewing the official request and individual requirements
  • Legal advice on eligibility, appeals, and case strategy
  • Preparing the requested supporting documents
  • Responding or following up through the official channel stated in the notice

Lingua Franca handles the ordered certificate and translation. Legal advice and filing services belong to the partners and must be agreed with them expressly.

⚠️ Legal consultation and filing services are provided by partner immigration law firms, not directly by Lingua Franca.

Why Work With Us

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Specialized Sworn Translations

Sworn translations since 2017. Specialized in Russian-Spanish documents.

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Multi-Country Coverage

We handle certificates from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.

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End-to-End Service

Retrieval → apostille → translation. One point of contact.

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MAEC Accreditation

Translators officially appointed by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Free Delivery

Courier delivery across Spain within 24 hours.

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Sello de Confianza

Verified online business trust seal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 extraordinary regularization window still open?

No. Applications were accepted from 16 April to 30 June 2026. The service on this page cannot reopen or extend that closed window.

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Does the service guarantee acceptance or approval?
⚠️ Information status. The 2026 extraordinary regularization filing period ended on 30 June. This page is limited to documents for a case filed before the window closed. Sources: Royal Decree 316/2026 (BOE), La Moncloa procedure guidance, 21 April 2026, and La Moncloa filing-stage close, 2 July 2026. Sources checked on 15 September 2026.

Ask a qualified immigration lawyer about eligibility, appeals, or case strategy.

Olga Kulebyakina

Director, Lingua Franca Traducciones Juradas

Works with law firms and private clients across Spain. MAEC-accredited sworn translator.

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