Get your Certificado de Antecedentes Penales (Registro Nacional de Reincidencia) apostilled by the Cancillería Argentina and certified-translated for Spain visas, residency, and the 2026 regularización. 100% remote — free consultation.
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This criminal record document is required. Argentina applicants need approximately 3–4 weeks for the full process. Start today to avoid missing the deadline.
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Spain is a member of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, and Argentina joined the Convention in 1988. This means your Argentine criminal record certificate does not need consular legalization — only an apostille issued by the Cancillería Argentina (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores).
For visa and residency applications — non-lucrative, digital nomad, golden visa, work permit, family reunification, or the 2026 extraordinary regularization — Spanish authorities require:
We coordinate all three steps in a single service — no need to navigate TAD, the Cancillería, and a translator independently.
Applying for a non-lucrative visa, digital nomad visa, or long-term residency in Spain? Spanish consulates require the Argentine Certificado de Antecedentes Penales with Cancillería apostille and a certified translation. We handle everything remotely.
Spain's 2026 extraordinary regularization requires a criminal record certificate with apostille from every country you have resided in during the last 5 years. Argentines must present the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia certificate apostilled by the Cancillería.
Whether joining family or starting a career in Spain, you need the Argentine Certificado de Antecedentes Penales apostilled by the Cancillería and certified-translated. Our fully remote service handles every step from anywhere in Argentina.
The clock starts on the issuance date — not the apostille date, not the translation date.
⚡ Pro tip: Submit to Extranjería as soon as the full document package is ready — do not wait until near day 90.
⚠️ Warning: Many applicants lose months of work because the certificate expires while waiting for apostille or translation. Start early.
| Document | Issuing authority | Estimated time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificado de Antecedentes Penales — Registro Nacional de Reincidencia | Registro Nacional de Reincidencia (Ministerio de Justicia y Derechos Humanos) | Online: same day; physical: 2–5 business days | Available online via TAD (Trámites a Distancia) for Argentine citizens with CUIL/CUIT. Physical originals can be requested at Registro Nacional de Reincidencia offices. Spain typically accepts either format when apostilled. |
| Apostille of the certificate | Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores — Cancillería Argentina | 5–10 business days (standard) | Argentina is a Hague Convention member (since 1988). The Cancillería (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores) is the competent authority for apostilling federal documents, including the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia certificate. Apostille requests submitted via TAD platform or in person. |
| Certified Spanish translation | Sworn / certified translator recognized in Spain | 1–2 business days after apostille | Although the Argentine certificate is in Spanish, Spain requires a certified translation (traducción jurada) by a sworn translator with credentials recognized in Spain. Argentine CTPCBA-certified translations are not automatically accepted by Spanish authorities. |
| Copy of valid Argentine DNI and/or passport | Applicant | Current | The name and CUIL/CUIT on the certificate must match your identification documents exactly. |
Request the federal Registro Nacional de Reincidencia (RNR) certificate online via the Cancillería TAD platform — not a provincial police record.
Submit immediately — the TAD download link expires within days. Apostille via Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores Cancillería.
Although the certificate is in Spanish, Spain requires a sworn MAEC-recognized translator (perito traductor).
The 90-day window starts from RNR issuance in Step 1.
⚠️ Remember: the 90-day clock starts from Step 1 issuance date — not when you submit to Spain.
Tell us your Spain visa or residency type and timeline. We confirm whether Spain requires the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia certificate, clarify whether a digital or physical original is acceptable, and provide a firm quote.
We assist you in requesting the Certificado de Antecedentes Penales via the TAD (Trámites a Distancia) online platform (for residents with CUIL/CUIT) or coordinating an in-person request at the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia in Buenos Aires.
We submit the certificate to the Argentine Chancellery for apostille — either through the TAD digital platform or the in-person apostille service at the Cancillería. We track the process and handle any follow-up required.
The apostilled certificate is translated by a certified translator with credentials recognized in Spain, then delivered to your address by express international courier — ready to submit to Spanish immigration or consulate offices.
We review your documents before submission to catch every one of these errors before they cause a rejection.
Argentine applying for a Non-Lucrative Visa to move to Spain.
Argentine in Spain applying for regularización extraordinaria — June 30, 2026 deadline.
Lived in two Argentine provinces — consulate asking for provincial records.
Information on this page is based on procedures from recognized government and intergovernmental bodies — not third-party estimates.
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Spain requires the Certificado de Antecedentes Penales issued by the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia, which is part of Argentina's Ministerio de Justicia y Derechos Humanos. This is the national-level certificate that covers crimes across all Argentine jurisdictions.
The Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Cancillería Argentina) is the competent authority for apostilling federal documents under the Hague Convention. This includes certificates issued by the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia. We coordinate submission via TAD or in-person at the Cancillería.
Many Spanish consulates accept the digital certificate obtained via TAD, provided it carries a valid Cancillería apostille. However, some consulates require a physical original. We confirm the exact format requirement for your consulate before you start.
Yes. Even though the Argentine certificate is in Spanish, Spain requires a certified translation (traducción jurada) from a sworn translator with credentials recognized in Spain. Argentine CTPCBA certifications are not automatically accepted — the translator must meet Spanish requirements.
Standard timeline is 7–14 business days: TAD certificate request (same day to 2 days) + Cancillería apostille (5–10 days) + certified translation (1–2 days). Physical originals from the Registro Nacional de Reincidencia add 2–5 business days.
Yes. The certificate is available via TAD online. Cancillería apostilles are also processed via TAD for eligible documents. Our service is 100% remote — you don't need to visit the Cancillería or any government office in person.
Most Spanish consulates require the certificate to have been issued within the last 3–6 months of your application date. We coordinate timing with your application deadline to ensure the certificate is within validity when you submit.
If Spain is processing you as an Argentine national for immigration purposes (for example, in the regularización extraordinaria 2026), you will likely need the Argentine certificate. If you are a Spanish citizen exercising EU rights, the requirement may differ. Contact us to confirm based on your specific situation.
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