How to get a Police Certificate – Spain (including the Canary Islands)
If you need to give your fingerprints for a police certificate, this isn’t the same as giving your biometrics (fingerprints and photo) for an application.
Name of the document you need
Criminal Record Certificate (Certificado de Antecedentes Penales)
Police certificate and IRCC requirements
You must provide a police certificate when you apply for:
- permanent residence
- citizenship
- some temporary residence programs
Check your application package or instructions for details.
How to apply
You must complete a Model 790 application (PDF, 909 KB) and follow the instructions on the Ministry of Justice website.
Special considerations
Do I need a police certificate for International Experience Canada?
If you’re a citizen of Spain, you don’t need to provide a police certificate from this country with your application. However, an IRCC officer may request one at a later date.
You must provide police certificates for all other countries or territories where you have lived for a total of six months or more since your 18th birthday.
Contact information
Central Office of Citizen Services at the Ministry of Justice
Oficina Central de Atención al Ciudadano del Ministerio de Justicia
Sección de certificados de penales
Calle de la Bolsa 8, 28012 Madrid