Spain Embassy Attestation Fees 2026: MEA Apostille for Spanish Work, Study and Family Visas
Spain Embassy Attestation is what Indians type after a Spanish job offer or university letter, yet Madrid simply expects an apostille issued in India.
Direct answer: Spain ratified the Hague Apostille Convention on 27 July 1978, and it has been in force there since 25 September 1978. Indian degrees, police certificates and marriage records are checked in India and finished with the MEA apostille; the Spanish Embassy plays no part. A traductor jurado then renders them into Spanish.
Last updated: October 2026. Spain's ratification (27 July 1978) and entry into force (25 September 1978) were re-checked on the HCCH status table this month.
What is Spain Embassy Attestation, and does Spain accept an apostille?
Yes. For Spain, embassy attestation simply means Indian verification plus one MEA apostille; Spanish consulates, extranjería offices and universities need nothing more.
| Question | Answer for Spain |
|---|---|
| Hague Apostille status | Ratified 27 July 1978; in force 25 September 1978 (HCCH) |
| Degrees and mark sheets | Notary, then State HRD, then MEA apostille |
| Birth, marriage, affidavits | Notary, then Home Department or SDM, then MEA apostille |
| Police clearance from Passport Seva | Apostilled by MEA without state verification |
| Company and trade papers | Chamber of Commerce, then MEA apostille |
| Spanish language step | Sworn translation by a traductor jurado |
Apostille vs embassy attestation for Spain: a file for Kuwait or the UAE needs MEA attestation plus an embassy legalisation fee, whereas a Spanish file is complete once the QR-coded MEA apostille is fixed.
Which Spanish visas need apostilled Indian documents?
Spanish work, study and family reunification visas account for most Indian files.
Work visa
Spanish consulates read an apostilled degree as proof of qualification and an apostilled PCC as proof of a clean record. Common routes:
- Highly qualified professional: managers and specialists, processed by the Large Companies Unit (UGE) under Law 14/2013.
- EU Blue Card: graduates with a qualifying salary offer.
- Cuenta ajena permit: the employer applies at the provincial Oficina de Extranjería first.
Dependent visa (reagrupación familiar)
A Spanish dependent visa rests on family proof: spouses show an apostilled marriage certificate and children apostilled birth records listing both parents. Families of highly qualified professionals and Blue Card holders can usually travel with the worker.
Students and the NIE
Study stays over 180 days usually need an apostilled police certificate and a medical certificate. Residents then receive an NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) for banking, rent and tax, printed on the TIE card.
How do I get degree certificate attestation for Spain and homologación?
Degree certificate attestation for Spain takes three Indian stages, notary, State HRD and MEA apostille, before Spanish recognition (homologación) begins.
- Notary and HRDA notarised copy reaches the education department of the issuing state, which confirms the degree.
- ApostilleMEA fixes a numbered, QR-coded apostille to the original.
- Sworn translationA traductor jurado translates certificate, transcript and apostille together.
Homologación of university degrees is decided by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities; 12th-level certificates go to the Ministry of Education. Doctors and nurses need homologación before practising. A traductor jurado is appointed by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Spanish offices accept only such sworn versions.
Which personal documents need Spain Embassy Attestation?
Spain Embassy Attestation of personal documents means notary and Home Department or SDM verification, then the MEA apostille; Passport Seva police certificates skip the state stage.
| Document | Why Spain asks for it |
|---|---|
| PCC attestation for Spain | Work, study and residence visas |
| Marriage certificate attestation for Spain | Reagrupación, recording the marriage |
| Birth certificate attestation for Spain | Children's visas, wedding file |
| Single status affidavit | Wedding at a Registro Civil |
| Experience certificate attestation for Spain | Work permit, Blue Card |
| Medical certificate | Visas longer than 180 days |
| Divorce decree, POA, death certificate | Remarriage, property, inheritance |
Marrying at a Spanish Registro Civil
An expediente matrimonial at a Spanish Registro Civil generally needs the Indian partner's recent birth certificate and single status affidavit, apostilled and sworn-translated; divorcees add the decree.
What does commercial document attestation for Spain cover?
Commercial document attestation for Spain pairs Chamber of Commerce attestation with the MEA apostille, accepted by Spanish importers, banks, notaries and the Registro Mercantil:
- Invoices, packing lists and Certificates of Origin for garments, chemicals, auto parts, steel and seafood
- Health and free sale certificates for food and cosmetics
- GMP, COPP and registration dossiers for medicines
- Agency or distribution agreements and authorisation letters
- Incorporation certificate, MOA and AOA for an S.L. or branch
- Board resolutions and company powers of attorney
- GST, IEC and bank letters for tenders
What are the Spain embassy attestation fees for 2026?
Spain embassy attestation fees with us begin at ₹1,000 for an apostilled PCC, Indian courier included; Spain levies no embassy charge.
| Document | Our fee (all-inclusive) | Usual time |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Seva PCC | ₹1,000 – ₹1,500 | around 3 working days |
| Birth record | From ₹1,500 | about a week |
| Marriage record | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 | about a week |
| Degree or transcript | Quoted by state or university | 1–3 weeks |
| Commercial paper | Quoted per document | about 5 working days |
Which checklist mistakes slow down a Spain apostille?
- Name gaps: Spanish offices match names against the passport, so correct spellings by affidavit first.
- Laminated originals: MEA refuses them, so order a fresh copy.
- Translation first: it misses the apostille and must be redone.
Send originals with a passport copy to INFINITYGRO, C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, or book a pickup from any state. WhatsApp +91 85955 58517 or call +91 85120 89575.
Which Spanish mission in India should I contact?
The Embassy of Spain sits at 12 Prithviraj Road, New Delhi, with its consular section at 4 Golf Links; neither stamps apostilled Indian papers.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chancery | 12 Prithviraj Road, New Delhi; +91 11 4129 3000 |
| Chancery email | emb.nuevadelhi@maec.es (not for visas) |
| Consular section | 4 Golf Links, New Delhi 110003; +91 11 7160 0350 |
| Civil registry email | emb.nuevadelhi.rgc@maec.es |
| Consulate General, Mumbai | Express Towers, 3rd floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021; +91 22 2288 0213 |
| Website | https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/nuevadelhi |
Details checked October 2026; confirm timings with the mission before visiting. Source: the embassy's official page on exteriores.gob.es.
Spain Embassy Attestation: frequently asked questions
Does the Spanish Embassy in New Delhi stamp Indian certificates?
No. Spain has applied the Apostille Convention since 25 September 1978, so the MEA apostille is the final Indian step and the Spanish Embassy adds no legalisation of its own.
How much does a Spain apostille cost in India?
₹1,000–₹1,500 for a Passport Seva PCC, all-inclusive. Birth records start at ₹1,500, marriage records run ₹1,500–₹2,500, and degrees or company papers are priced after we review them.
How long does a Spain apostille take?
About 3 working days for a PCC, around a week for birth or marriage records, and one to three weeks for degrees that are still pending State HRD verification.
Is a PCC required for a Spanish work visa?
Yes. Spanish consulates want an Indian criminal record certificate from adult applicants, so an apostilled Passport Seva PCC with a sworn Spanish translation goes into the work visa file.
Can my spouse come with me to Spain?
Yes, through reagrupación familiar. The spouse presents an apostilled marriage certificate, and families of Blue Card holders and highly qualified professionals can usually apply at the same time as the worker.
Do I need homologación of my Indian degree?
Yes, for regulated professions or a Spanish-equivalent title. The Spanish universities ministry decides it, working from the MEA-apostilled degree and a traductor jurado translation of degree and transcript.
Can the sworn Spanish translation be done in India?
Yes, if the translator holds a traductor jurado appointment from Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The appointment, not the city where the translator works, is what Spanish offices check.
Is the NIE the same as a residence card?
No. The NIE is a foreigner's identity number in Spain, while the TIE is the physical residence card that shows it; Indian workers and students normally receive both after arrival.
Which papers do I need to marry in Spain?
2 core papers: a recent birth certificate and a single status affidavit, both apostilled by MEA and translated by a traductor jurado. Divorced applicants also bring an apostilled divorce decree.
Do Spanish companies accept apostilled Indian board resolutions?
Yes. Board resolutions, powers of attorney, MOA, AOA and invoices carrying Chamber attestation and the MEA apostille are accepted by Spanish notaries, banks and the Registro Mercantil.
Is a medical certificate needed for a Spanish student visa?
Yes, for courses over 180 days. The Indian medical certificate is notarised, checked by the state Home Department, apostilled by MEA and then translated into Spanish.
Do I have to visit Delhi for a Spain apostille?
No. Courier originals from Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh or any other city, or book a pickup; INFINITYGRO completes every step and couriers the apostilled papers back to you.