Fast, Local Fingerprinting + Digital FBI Submission + Apostille + Sworn Translation

Tu Apostilla: Spain’s #1 Partner for Americans Needing FBI Background Checks Abroad

If you’re an American living in Benalmádena, you may now need an FBI Identity History Summary (FBI background check) for Residency application in Spain — but getting this done from Spain isn’t always straightforward.

With Tu Apostilla, you can complete every step without leaving Spain:

• FBI-approved fingerprinting
• Digital submission to the FBI
• Apostille from the U.S. Department of State
• Official Spanish sworn translation (traducción jurada)

Delivered directly to your address in Spain.

👋 Welcome from Benalmádena

Benalmádena’s marina, cable car, and family attractions make it a favorite Costa del Sol town.

🇪🇸 Why Americans in Spain Need an FBI Background Check

The FBI background check is one of the most requested documents for U.S. citizens in Spain.
Common uses include:

• Spanish residency applications (initial or renewal)
• TIE card issuance or modification
• Long-term residency or EU long-term permit
• Citizenship/nationality processes
• Marriage registration before the Spanish Civil Registry
• Family reunification
• Employment, especially teaching or regulated professions
• Background verification for employers or public entities
• Spanish authorities require that U.S. criminal-history documents be:
• Issued by the FBI
• Apostilled by the U.S. Department of State
• Sworn translated into Spanish if the office requires it

Tu Apostilla handles all three steps.

Fingerprinting in Spain — Fast, Local & FBI-Compliant

Fingerprinting is the most challenging step for Americans abroad — but Tu Apostilla makes it easy.

✔ Local fingerprinting appointments in Benalmádena

We partner with experienced fingerprinting professionals located throughout Spain, including Benalmádena.
Your prints are captured using the FBI-approved FD-258 format.

✔ No travel to the U.S. required

Everything is done locally — no consulate visits, no return flights, no mailing delays.

✔ Digital submission = Faster results

While most services physically mail fingerprint cards to the U.S., Tu Apostilla uses secure digital transmission to our U.S. processing partner.

This results in:

• Faster FBI processing
• Minimised rejection risk
• Greater reliability
• Better accuracy

✔ Save time, money & hassle

Our model was built specifically for U.S. expats in Spain — not tourists or domestic U.S. customers.

Your time matters.

Spain’s immigration deadlines matter.

We make sure the process works around your life.

Why Choose Tu Apostilla (Spain Edition)

🇪🇸 Specialist for American Expats in Spain

We work exclusively with U.S. documents and Spanish legal requirements.

🖐 Local FBI-Approved Fingerprinting

No need to leave the country — everything happens in Spain.

⚡ Digital Submission = Fastest Results

We skip the physical mailing of fingerprint cards entirely.

🧑‍⚖️ Sworn Translation by MAEC-Authorized Translators

Our translations are legally valid for all Spanish institutions.

🧑‍💼 Team-Based — We Never “Go on Holiday”

Your documents won’t wait for someone to return from vacation.
Our team provides continuous support year-round.

🤝 Trusted by Spanish Immigration Lawyers

Many attorneys and gestorías in Spain rely on us for their clients.

👉 Speak With a Specialist in Benalmádena

Start Your FBI Background Check from Benalmádena

Your fingerprints, FBI background check, apostille, and sworn translation — all handled without leaving Spain.

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We get your fingerprints, FBI background check and apostille in as little as 3 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)
– Valencia
– Bilbao
– Mallorca
– A Coruña

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

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Your apostilled original documents in 10 days or less.

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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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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 FBI 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.

EXPLICIT CONSENT FOR BIOMETRIC DATA PROCESSING
Project: FBI 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 FBI 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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States.
2. International Data Transfer (USA) I am aware that my biometric data will be transferred from the European Union to Borderless Business LLC, DBA: Tu Apostilla and the FBI in the United States. I understand that the US may not have an “adequacy decision” from the European Commission and that there are potential risks regarding data access by US 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 FBI background check (each)	1	$315.00
US FBI 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	$60.00
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