Get Your Canadian Criminal Record Check from Spain — No Travel to Canada Required

Tu Apostilla — Your Trusted Partner for RCMP Background Checks in Pontevedra

If you’re living in Pontevedra, obtaining an RCMP Certified Criminal Record Check from Canada can be a daunting process. Whether you are dealing with the UGE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas), the Oficina de Extranjería, or the Registro Civil, Tu Apostilla makes it simple.

We help you complete the entire RCMP process from Spain, including:

✔ RCMP-compliant digital fingerprinting near Pontevedra
✔ Fastest digital submission to Ottawa (Accredited)
✔ Apostille/Authentication via Global Affairs Canada
✔ Authentication via Global Affairs Canada
✔ Official Sworn Spanish Translation (Traducción Jurada)
✔ Secure Delivery directly to your address in Pontevedra

Did you know?

The city center is entirely pedestrianized and has won international awards for being one of the most livable cities in the world.

🇪🇸 Why You Need an RCMP Check in Pontevedra

Canadian citizens and residents in Spain typically require a fingerprint-based background check for one of three main reasons.

Our service is specifically designed to meet the requirements of local authorities in Pontevedra:

• Digital Nomad Visa: Typically required by the UGE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas).
• Non-Lucrative Residency: Required by the Oficina de Extranjería.
• Marriage Registration: Required by the Registro Civil.

Local Office Information for Pontevedra Residents: The main immigration office is at Calle de los Herreros, 28. It serves the Rías Baixas region and its expat community.

🖐 Fingerprinting in Pontevedra — Simple & Compliant

The most critical step is the capture of high-quality fingerprints. We connect you with verified professionals in or near Pontevedra trained in RCMP-compliant capture.

✔ No Travel to Canada Required

Everything is handled domestically within Spain.

✔ High Acceptance Rate

Our digital capture methods ensure your fingerprints are accepted by the RCMP the first time, minimizing rejection risks.

✔ Fast Turnaround

By utilizing digital transfer, we cut weeks off the traditional “ink-and-paper” mail-in method.

Our network of professionals offers a quality service second to none.

🇪🇸 Official Sworn Translation for Pontevedra Authorities

For use before Spanish authorities like the Oficina de Extranjería or Registro Civil, your RCMP background check will almost always need to be translated into Spanish.

In Spain, a standard translation is not accepted. It must be a Traducción Jurada performed by a translator officially registered with the MAEC (Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores).

Official Certification: Every translation includes the official stamp and signature required by Spanish law.

100% Legal Validity: Accepted by all immigration offices (Extranjería) and Civil Registries in Pontevedra.

• Fully compliant with Spanish legal requirements
• Properly formatted for submission
• Ready to use without rejection

Transparent Processing Times — What to Expect

Technology evolves faster than government bureaucracy.

For RCMP background checks:

• RCMP processing: ~2 weeks
• Global Affairs Canada authentication: ~5 weeks

⚠️ These timelines are set by Canadian authorities and cannot be expedited.

Why Choose Tu Apostilla (Spain Edition)

🇨🇦 Canadian Background Check Specialists

We understand RCMP procedures and legalization requirements.

🖐 Local Fingerprinting Network

Everything happens near Pontevedra.

📄 Full-Service Handling

Fingerprinting → RCMP → Authentication → Sworn Translation → Delivery

🧑‍⚖️ MAEC-Compliant Translations

Your documents are accepted without issue in Spain.

⏱ Honest Timelines

No unrealistic promises — only accurate expectations.

👥 Team-Based Support

Your case never pauses.

🤝 Trusted by Professionals

Used by immigration lawyers and agencies across Spain.

👉 Speak With a Specialist in Pontevedra

Speak With a Specialist in Pontevedra

Don’t let bureaucracy delay your life in Spain. Get your RCMP background check handled by the experts who understand both Canadian and Spanish requirements.

Fingerprints + RCMP Background Check and Apostille Order Form

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We get your fingerprints, RCMP background check, and apostille in as little as 7 weeks!

Once you place your order, our team will be in touch to request the necessary documentation from you.

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Currently, we only offer fingerprinting services in the following locations:

– Girona (40-minute train ride from Barcelona)
– Madrid
– Valencia
– Bilbao
– Mallorca
– Málaga
– Estepona

If you can’t come to our office, you can typically get your fingerprints taken at the police for free using our downloadable RCMP fingerprint form, and then send us the prints.

Email use at [email protected] for further information.

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A background check with no criminal record consists of 2 pages: the apostille coversheet and the background check itself. If you’re background check is longer, we will be in touch for the updated price.

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Price: $85.00

Not all legal procedures require the physical document. Consult with your legal counsel as to your exact requirements.

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Please review our biometric data processing consent policy below.

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• I EXPLICITLY CONSENT to the collection and processing of my fingerprints for the purpose of an RCMP background check.
• I EXPLICITLY CONSENT to the transfer of my biometric data to Borderless Business LLC, DBA: Tu Apostilla and the FBI in the United States of America.
• I ACKNOWLEDGE that I have been informed of the risks associated with international data transfers and my right to withdraw consent.
• ACCURACY OF INFORMATION: I am responsible for the accuracy of my personal and biometric data. I acknowledge that incorrect information may result in processing errors or failure for which Tu Apostilla is not liable. I agree to an additional $50 fee if a resubmission is required due to my error.

EXPLICIT CONSENT FOR BIOMETRIC DATA PROCESSING
Project: RCMP Background Check & Identity Verification
Data Controller: Borderless Business LLC (USA), DBA: Tu Apostilla
Local Partner: Dependent on location
1. Purpose of Processing I understand that for the purpose of obtaining an RCMP Background Check, it is necessary to capture my fingerprints (biometric data). This data will be used solely for:
Verification of my identity.
Submission to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Canada.
2. International Data Transfer (Canada) I am aware that my biometric data will be transferred from the European Union to Borderless Business LLC, DBA: Tu Apostilla and the RCMP in Canada. I understand that Canada may not have an “adequacy decision” from the European Commission and that there are potential risks regarding data access by Canadian authorities. To mitigate this, my data will be encrypted using AES-256 standards during transit.
3. Data Retention & Deletion I understand that the local fingerprinting partner acts as a “temporary conduit.” My fingerprints will be deleted from the local capture device and computer immediately after the successful transmission to Borderless Business LLC, DBA: Tu Apostilla.
4. My Rights I am aware that I have the right to:
Withdraw this consent at any time (though this may result in the inability to complete the background check).
Access, rectify, or request the erasure of my data.
Contact the EU Representative of Borderless Business LLC, DBA: Tu Apostilla at [email protected].

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Fingerprinting for RCMP background check (each)	1	$315.00
Canadian RCMP background check and apostille (each).	1	$315.00
Sworn Translation Cost (1 order per background check)	1	$70.00
Expedited shipping cost to Spain	1	$85.00
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