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FBI Background Check Translated into Spanish for a Spanish Visa
Spanish residence visas — non-lucrative, digital nomad, student, work — require an FBI background check, apostilled and translated into Spanish. The Spanish consulates in Washington, Miami and Houston accept a translation by a certified translator.
$24.95/page
Flat rate per page, up to 250 words. No hidden fees.
100% USCIS acceptance
Every certified translation is guaranteed to be accepted by USCIS.
24-hour delivery
Most 1-3 page documents are delivered within 24 hours. Same-day available.
What the consulates say
| What it says | |
|---|---|
| Washington | FBI check “accompanied by an official or sworn translation into Spanish… by a sworn/certified translator”; “the translation does not need an Apostille and the Apostille does not need a translation”. source |
| Miami | The same wording: a sworn or certified translator. |
| Houston | “Traducido al español por un traductor certificado”, linking the American Translators Association. |
How we do it
We translate the FBI Identity History Summary (and the apostille, if your consulate wants it) into Spanish at $24.95 per page, by a professional translator, with our signed certificate of translation accuracy; eVerbary is an ATA corporate member (#273062). An FBI check is usually one or two pages. Most orders are delivered within a few hours.
Each consulate publishes its own visa requirements; check the page of the consulate for your state before you order.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Spanish translation of my FBI check need an apostille?
Not for Washington, which says the translation does not need an apostille and the apostille does not need a translation.
Is a US certified translation accepted?
Washington, Miami and Houston say yes: a sworn or certified translator. Requirements can differ by consulate, so check yours before ordering.
How much does it cost?
$24.95 per page; most FBI checks are one or two pages.
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