How to Obtain and Translate Your ACRO Police Certificate for Spain
If you lived in the UK and now need a police certificate for Spain, the document people usually need is the ACRO Police Certificate. It is widely used for immigration, visa, and overseas document purposes.
What You Usually Need to Apply
A standard police certificate application generally requires a completed application, copies of passport or travel document, a colour passport-style photograph, payment, and proof of current address where required.
Before You Order the Translation
When you receive the ACRO certificate, check the full name, date of birth, issue date, and that the certificate is complete and legible. The ACRO certificate must be apostilled before it is translated for use in Spain. Obtain the apostille first, then send the complete final document set — certificate plus apostille — for translation together.
What to Send for the Translation
- The full ACRO Police Certificate
- The apostille, if already added
- Any accompanying official pages
- Your deadline
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying too late if you need the standard service
- Ordering the translation before the apostille step is done
- Sending only part of the certificate
- Assuming the certificate alone is enough without checking Spain-side legalization requirements