How to Obtain and Translate Your Australian Police Certificate for Spain
If you need an Australian police certificate for Spain, the document most people use is the National Police Certificate issued by the Australian Federal Police (AFP).
Step 1: Check Whether You Need the AFP Certificate
For Spain-related use, the AFP National Police Certificate is usually the relevant starting point. If your application does not require fingerprints, the AFP allows many applicants to apply online. If you do need fingerprints, you should apply by post using the paper application process.
Step 2: Prepare Your Identification
You will generally need to provide identity documents meeting the required points threshold. For many standard online applications, the AFP states that you should scan and upload your documents, check all personal details carefully, include your email address, and pay the applicable fee.
Step 3: Receive the Certificate and Prepare It for Spain
Once your National Police Certificate is issued, review it carefully to make sure your full name and date of birth are correct and that the issue date works for your Spain application timeline.
Before ordering the Spanish sworn translation, the Australian certificate must be apostilled. Complete the apostille step first, then send the complete final document set — certificate plus apostille — for sworn translation together.
What to Send for a Quote
- The complete Australian police certificate
- The apostille, if already issued
- Any attached pages that form part of the official document
- Your deadline