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Visas, MEA Apostille & Sworn Translations

Your comprehensive guide to Spanish residency and short-stay visas. Document requirements, financial benchmarks (IPREM), and legally compliant MEA Apostille & Sworn Translations (Traducción Jurada) authorised by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC).

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Spanish Visa Pathways

Select a visa route below to view complete eligibility guidelines, financial requirements, and document translation checklists.

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Family Reunification Visa

"Bring your family members to live with you in Spain under legal residency."

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Tied to the sponsor's residency permit duration.

Overview

Complete visa assistance and MEA Apostille for family members of Spanish residents. All certificates must be apostilled and sworn translated to Spanish.

Core Eligibility Criteria

  • check_circleFinger Letter from Spain (Residencia Favorable / Autorización de Reagrupación Familiar).
  • check_circleSponsor (Husband) full passport photocopy - Spain Notario attested.
  • check_circleSponsor (Husband) residency card photocopy - Spain Notario attested.
  • check_circleOriginal Marriage Certificate - Apostille valid within 3 months.
  • check_circlePassport Office PCC - valid for 6 months (Apostille valid within 3 months).
  • check_circleMedical Certificate of Good Health - with Hague Apostille.
  • check_circleApplicant's full passport photocopy.
  • check_circlePassport size photos with 80% face coverage and white background.

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1. General Visa Documents
  • checkFinger Letter from Spain (Autorización de Reagrupación).
  • checkApplicant's full passport photocopy.
  • checkPassport-size photographs (80% face coverage, white background).
  • checkSponsor (Husband) full passport photocopy (Spain Notario attested).
  • checkSponsor (Husband) residency card (TIE) photocopy (Spain Notario attested).
2. Critical Certificates & Translation Needs
Original Marriage Certificate
Apostille Req.Translation

Original certificate with Hague Apostille issued within the last 3 months, and Sworn Translation.

Passport Office PCC (Police Clearance)
Apostille Req.Translation

PCC valid for 6 months, and Hague Apostille issued within the last 3 months, with Sworn Translation.

Medical Certificate
Apostille Req.Translation

Health certificate with Hague Apostille and Sworn Translation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Important answers about Spain visa route documents and sworn translation requirements.

What is a Sworn Translation (Traducción Jurada)?

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A Sworn Translation is an official, certified translation of documents into Spanish, completed and stamped by a "Traductor Jurado" (Sworn Translator) appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation (MAEC). Any official document not written in Spanish must be sworn translated to be accepted by Spanish consulates or public registries.

Why must documents be Apostilled before Sworn Translation?

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The Hague Apostille certifies the legal authenticity of a government document (like a birth certificate or police check) internationally. Sworn translators translate the entire document, including the Apostille stamp. Therefore, you must obtain the Apostille in your country of origin first, and then send it to us for Sworn Translation.

Do I need to translate bank statements?

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For residency visas like the Digital Nomad Visa or Non-Lucrative Visa, some consulates accept bank statements in English, but many require them to be translated. Providing a sworn translation of bank certificates, salary summaries, and key entries is highly recommended to avoid delays or visa rejections.

Can I apply for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa as a tourist inside Spain?

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Yes, you can enter Spain on a tourist visa (or visa-free) and submit your Digital Nomad Residency application online directly to the UGE (Unidad de Grandes Empresas) in Madrid. Doing so grants you a 3-year residency permit immediately, compared to a 1-year visa if applied through a consulate abroad.

How long does the Sworn Translation process take with VisaWonder?

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We offer an urgent same-day turnaround or a standard 2-day delivery. Once you WhatsApp or email us clear PDF scans of your documents and Apostilles, our MAEC-certified translators begin immediately and deliver high-resolution, print-ready certified PDFs directly to your inbox.

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