If you’re an American living in Spain, you may now need an FBI Identity History Summary (FBI background check) — 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 (una vez)
Delivered directly to your address in Spain.
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🇪🇸 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:
- Traductores jurados residency applications (initial or renewal)
- TIE card issuance or modification
- Long-term residency or EU long-term permit
- Citizenship/nationality processes
- Registro de matrimonio 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 Spain
We partner with experienced fingerprinting professionals located throughout Spain.
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 Spain
❓ FAQ — FBI Background Checks for Spain
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Your fingerprints, FBI background check, apostille, and sworn translation — all handled without leaving Spain.
We proudly serve Americans and expats across Spain, including
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Alicante, Bilbao, Granada, Palma de Mallorca, Zaragoza, Murcia, Córdoba, Marbella, Santander, Cádiz, Vigo, Tenerife, Las Palmas, Salamanca, A Coruña, León, Toledo, Oviedo, Tarragona, San Sebastián, Almería, Pamplona, Burgos, Valladolid, Castellón, Huelva, Girona, Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Benidorm, Elche, Jerez, Cáceres, Lugo, Reus, Logroño, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Albacete, Cuenca, Zamora, Segovia, Menorca, Ibiza, Gijón, Arrecife, Fuerteventura, Sitges, Estepona, Ronda, y muchas más.