Legalising your UK documents for Spain

For a visa, property, inheritance, marriage or business, Spain expects every UK document to be right. We get yours apostilled correctly and arrange the sworn Spanish translation, ready for BLS or your Spanish notary. Short on time? Ask about our express next-day service.

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Many of our Spain orders are for visa applications made through BLS. We prepare documents for all three BLS centres in the UK: London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Post your documents to us from anywhere in the UK, or drop them at our Westminster office.

We help with student, non-lucrative, digital nomad, work and family visas. Our Spain visa guide explains each visa type in detail.

Not applying for a visa? We legalise UK documents for any use in Spain

Not every Spain order is about a visa. We also legalise UK documents for:

Buying or selling property: powers of attorney, marriage and divorce documents, and deed polls if your name has changed, etc.
Inheritance: death certificates, wills and grants of probate.
Spanish citizenship: birth certificates and ACRO police certificates.
Getting married in Spain: birth certificates and certificates of no impediment.
Business: company documents for a Spanish company or branch.
Family matters: divorce decrees and court orders.

The process is the same. We get the right apostille on each document and arrange the sworn Spanish translation if you need one.

How it works

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Send us your documents. Email a scan first if you’re unsure. We’ll review them and tell you exactly what we need.
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Get a quote or order online. Know what you need? Order directly online. Not sure? Ask for a written quote. Either way, nothing starts until you approve it.
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We handle the apostille. We lodge your documents with the FCDO and arrange certification where required.
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Translation, if you need it. A sworn translator recognised by Spain translates the document and the apostille.
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Back to you. Fully insured return delivery to the UK or Spain. We keep you updated at every stage.

What Spanish authorities expect from UK documents

BLS checks visa documents. Spanish notaries, lawyers and registries check everything else. They all apply the same rules.

These are the ones that most often catch people out:

The apostille must be on the original signature. For ACRO police certificates, medical certificates and GRO certificates, the apostille must cover the signature of the official ACRO police officer, issuing registrar, or doctor who issued it. Spain does not accept these if a solicitor or notary has certified them.

ACRO, not DBS. For visas and residency, Spain asks for an ACRO Police Certificate. Spain will not accept a DBS check. The certificate must be no more than six months old when you apply, so time it carefully.

Medical certificates need exact wording. The certificate must be issued within three months of your application. It must state:

“This health certificate states that Mr./Mrs. (…) does not suffer from any of the diseases that may have serious public health repercussions in accordance with what is stipulated by the International Health Regulations of 2005.”

The doctor must be registered with the FCDO. Most GPs and NHS doctors are not, so their certificates can’t be apostilled for Spain.

Need a compliant visa medical certificate? Get an FCDO-registered Spanish visa medical certificate, issued the same day. →

Degrees and other educational documents. The right route depends on why you need them.

Student visa or degree recognition (homologación): an FCDO-registered notary must verify your degree with the university before the apostille. There is no alternative.
For any other visa, a solicitor can certify your degree instead. This is cheaper and faster. The wording matters, though. The solicitor must state that they have verified the degree with the issuing institution. A certification that only says “true copy” or “certified as an original” will be rejected.

Tell us which visa you’re applying for, and we’ll use the right route. If you don’t need a notary, you won’t pay for one.

Company and legal documents. Powers of attorney, company resolutions and other private documents are signed before an FCDO-registered notary, then apostilled.

Sworn Spanish translations. Spain usually needs a sworn Spanish translation of each document. The translation is issued as a separate document. It is not attached to your apostilled original. Only the document needs translating, because the apostille is already labelled in Spanish. For BLS, a printed copy of the digital sworn translation is accepted.

How long it takes

Standard paper: ≈ 3-4 working days (plus postage if required)
Express next-day: received by 9 am → dispatched next working day
Sworn translation: Usually 24-48 hours

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Popular price examples:

Document Type	Cost per document
Educational document + solicitor + apostille	from £120
Educational document + NOTARY + apostille	from £210
Birth, Marriage, Death + apostille	from £87
ACRO police certificate + apostille	from £87
Medical report or certificate + apostille	from £87
Sworn Spanish Translation	from £50

Return postage is added at checkout. Your written quote shows the full cost before anything starts.

      
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   Francesc Planella 
 25 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Excellent service from London Apostille Services. Professional, efficient and quick to respond, with clear communication throughout. The whole process was smooth and straightforward. A special thank you to Lorena for her professionalism and helpfulness. Highly recommended!
  
 
 
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   The Daisymont 
 22 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Had to get a letter apostilled and delivered to a UK address whilst being in South Africa. From receipt of the letter, the apostilled document was delivered on the 3rd working day. Excellent service and excellent communication.
  
 
 
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   Omar Baltaji 
 21 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Excellent service! the team are very helpful and quick to respond. I ordered an apostille for both my transcript and degree, and they were able to notarize them and obtain the apostille, then send them back to my home in Lebanon in under a week. I truly recommend them!
  
 
 
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   Karen Blair 
 21 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  A fast, efficient and stress-free service.  Everything was done within a week from the time we posted the documents to the time they arrived back, apostilled, in Spain. Excellent value for money for the service provided,  highly recommended.
  
 
 
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   Siddiq Akbar 
 20 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  My wife received a PGCE degree from UK and we weren't sure how to get it attested/legalised for her Work Permit application in Vietnam. After doing some search, and asking my wife's boyfriend (ChatGPT lol), we shortlisted LAS.

The LAS team, Lorena in particular, were super helpful in guiding us. All we did was pay their fee and they professionally handled the task. Throughout the process, we were update on progress and in the stipulated time, we have now received the attested degree in Vietnam.

Thank you Lorena and LAS team! Keep doing the good job. Highly recommend using their services.
  
 
 
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 11 September 2026
 
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.  Excellent apostille service! The team responded promptly and provided great support throughout the process. Everything was handled professionally and efficiently. I highly recommend their services. Thank you!
  
 
 
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I needed an apostille for my graduate degree, and everything was handled smoothly and efficiently. What I especially appreciated was how they kept me updated at every step of the process, so I always knew what was happening and where things stood.

Fantastic service, great communication, and very trustworthy. I’m extremely happy with the experience and would definitely recommend them!
  
 
 
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 26 August 2026
 
 
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Questions we’re often asked about Spanish visa documents

What if a document isn't ready for my BLS appointment?

Go to your appointment with the documents you have. Explain that the missing document is being apostilled. Offer to bring it later that day or the next day.

In our experience, BLS usually accepts this and holds the application until it arrives. It isn’t guaranteed, but it works for most applicants. If your appointment is close, choose our express next-day service.

My parents are funding my studies. What do they need to do?

Your parents sign a declaration of financial support before a notary. The declaration is then apostilled. It also needs a sworn Spanish translation. Include their bank statements as supporting documents. These don’t need an apostille.

We can arrange the notary, apostille and translation for you.

My ACRO certificate is five months old. Is that a problem?

It must be under six months old on the day you apply. If your appointment is close to that limit, apply for a new one now.

Can you send the finished documents to Spain?

Yes. We send them by fully insured courier to the UK, Spain or elsewhere.

My medical certificate was emailed. Can the PDF be apostilled?

No. Spain needs the original, wet-ink signed by the doctor. The doctor must add their GMC number and date the medical letter or certificate.

Do my spouse's and children's documents need an apostille too?

Yes. If family members are applying with you, marriage and birth certificates need an apostille and a sworn Spanish translation.

Do my supporting documents need an apostille?

No. Supporting documents show that you meet the conditions of your visa. Which ones you need depends on your visa type. For example:

Non-lucrative visa: bank statements, pension letters and proof of private health insurance.
Student visa: your letter of acceptance and proof you’ve paid your course fees.
Work visa: your employment contract.

These documents don’t need an apostille. Only official documents require an apostille, such as your ACRO certificate, medical certificate, degree, and birth or marriage certificates.

Not sure what your visa needs? Email us a scan or a photo of your documents. A legalisation consultant will check them and send a written quote, usually the same working day.