Spanish criminal record certificate from the UK
The Spanish criminal record certificate shows whether someone has entries in Spain's Central Register of Convictions.
It is issued by Spain's Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Relations with the Cortes, not by the consulate, and it is needed by Spaniards and by foreigners who have lived in Spain.
The quickest route: online
With a digital certificate, it is requested on the Ministry's e-office without going anywhere. It can also be requested by post or in person from the Ministry in Spain.
Through the consulate
From the UK it can also be requested at the consulate, and then the applicant has to appear in person.
The fee is €3.86, and it is not paid at the consulate: by online banking with a Spanish bank, at a Spanish bank that collects for the Tax Agency, or by transfer from a bank account outside Spain to the Ministry's account at BBVA. Pay the exact amount: a wrong amount is not refunded on the spot.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Spain's Ministry of Justice |
| Fee | €3.86 |
| At the consulate | in person |
| Payment | Spanish bank or transfer |
- Valid identity document
- Proof of payment of the fee, for the exact amount
The other way round: a UK record for Spain
Spanish residence visas ask for a criminal record certificate from every country you have lived in during the last five years. For language assistants going on a student visa, London's page names the ACRO International Child Protection Certificate.
The fee is not paid at the consulate: bring it paid.Related guides
Checked against the official pages on 10 November 2026.
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