How to Obtain and Translate Your South African Police Clearance for Spain

If you need a South African police certificate for Spain, the document you are usually looking for is the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) issued by the South African Police Service (SAPS).

What the PCC Is

The Police Clearance Certificate is an official document stating whether or not any criminal convictions have been recorded against an individual. It is commonly used for immigration, emigration, travel abroad, and similar official procedures.

Step 1: Apply for the Police Clearance Certificate

Before applying, make sure you are requesting the Police Clearance Certificate, not the Police Clearance Report used for expungement-related purposes.

Apply for your SAPS Police Clearance Certificate →

Step 2: Get the Apostille

Once the certificate is issued, it must be apostilled before it is used in Spain. Arrange the apostille first, then send the complete final document set — certificate plus apostille — for sworn translation together.

What to Send for a Quote

  • The complete South African Police Clearance Certificate
  • The apostille or legalization page, if applicable
  • Any attached or accompanying official pages
  • Your deadline

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