Get your Certificado de Antecedentes Penales (Poder Judicial / PNP) apostilled by the MRE del Perú and certified-translated for Spain visas, residency, and the 2026 regularización. Free consultation.
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This criminal record document is required. Peru applicants need approximately 1–2 weeks for the full process. Start today to avoid missing the deadline.
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Which Peruvian criminal record certificate does Spain require for your case?
Spain is a member of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, and Peru acceded to the Convention in 2010. This means your Peruvian criminal record certificate does not need consular legalization — only an apostille issued by the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores del Perú (MRE).
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 the Poder Judicial, the MRE, and a translator independently.
Applying for a non-lucrative visa, digital nomad visa, or long-term residency in Spain? Spanish consulates require the Peruvian criminal record certificate apostilled by the MRE and certified-translated. We coordinate 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. Peruvian nationals must present the Poder Judicial certificate apostilled by the MRE.
Whether joining family or starting a career in Spain, you need the Peruvian Certificado de Antecedentes Penales apostilled by the MRE and certified-translated. Our fully remote service handles every step from anywhere in Peru.
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 — Poder Judicial del Perú | Poder Judicial del Perú (online portal or in person) | 1–3 business days | The Poder Judicial certificate is the most widely accepted for Spanish visa purposes. Available online via the Poder Judicial portal or in person at any Corte Superior de Justicia. Most Spanish consulates accept the digitally obtained certificate when apostilled. |
| Certificado de Antecedentes Policiales (PNP) — if also required | Policía Nacional del Perú (PNP) | 1–3 business days | Some Spanish consulates require both the judicial (Poder Judicial) and police (PNP) certificates. The PNP certificate is available at PNP offices. We confirm which documents are required for your specific consulate. |
| Apostille of the certificate(s) | Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores del Perú (MRE) | 5–10 business days (standard) | Peru joined the Hague Convention in 2010. The MRE (Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores) is the sole competent authority for apostilling Peruvian public documents. Apostille requests can be submitted in person at MRE offices in Lima or via certified legal representatives. |
| Certified Spanish translation | Sworn / certified translator recognized in Spain | 1–2 business days after apostille | Even though Peruvian certificates are in Spanish, Spain requires a certified translation by a sworn translator (perito traductor) with credentials recognized in Spain. Peruvian translator certifications are not automatically accepted by Spanish authorities. |
| Copy of valid Peruvian DNI and/or passport | Applicant | Current | The name and DNI number on the certificate must match your identification documents. Passports and DNI must be current and not expired. |
Request the Certificado de Antecedentes Penales from Poder Judicial. Pay at Banco de la Nación or via Págalo.pe — wrong payment method causes rejection.
Peru's sole Hague Convention apostille authority. Submit to MRE Lima — both Poder Judicial and PNP certificates require MRE apostille.
Although the certificate is in Spanish, Spain requires a MAEC-recognized sworn translator (perito traductor).
The 90-day window starts from certificate issuance in Step 1, not from apostille.
⚠️ 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 your timeline. We confirm whether Spain requires the Poder Judicial certificate, the PNP certificate, or both — and provide a firm price and timeline quote with no surprises.
We assist you in requesting the Certificado de Antecedentes Penales from the Poder Judicial del Perú online portal and/or the PNP certificate, depending on what your Spanish consulate requires. Both can be processed without travel for most applicants.
We submit the certificate(s) to the MRE for apostille — the sole competent Hague Convention authority in Peru. Submissions are made in person at MRE Lima offices or via authorized representatives. We track the process and notify you at every step.
The apostilled certificate(s) are translated by a certified translator with credentials recognized in Spain, then delivered to your address by express international courier — ready to submit to your Spanish consulate or immigration office.
We review your documents before submission to catch every one of these errors before they cause a rejection.
Peruvian applying for a Non-Lucrative Visa to join her partner in Spain.
Peruvian in Spain applying for regularización extraordinaria — June 30, 2026 deadline.
Consulate asking for Poder Judicial AND PNP certificates for multiple residence locations.
Information on this page is based on procedures from recognized government and intergovernmental bodies — not third-party estimates.
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Spain most commonly requires the Certificado de Antecedentes Penales from the Poder Judicial del Perú. However, some Spanish consulates also require the PNP (Policía Nacional del Perú) certificate. We confirm the exact requirement for your consulate and visa type at no charge.
The Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (MRE) is Peru's sole competent authority under the Hague Convention for apostilling public documents, including Poder Judicial and PNP criminal record certificates. Peru joined the Hague Convention in 2010.
Apostille submissions to the MRE in Peru typically require in-person processing at the MRE offices in Lima, or submission via an authorized legal representative or certified courier. We coordinate this for you through our network of local representatives in Lima.
Yes. Even though Peruvian certificates are in Spanish, Spain requires a certified translation (traducción jurada) by a sworn translator with credentials recognized in Spain. Peruvian translator certifications are not automatically accepted by Spanish immigration authorities.
Standard timeline is 7–15 business days: Poder Judicial certificate request (1–3 days) + MRE apostille (5–10 days) + certified translation (1–2 days). If a PNP certificate is also required, add 1–3 business days for that request.
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 does not expire before you submit.
For Spain's regularización extraordinaria 2026 and most visa types, you need a criminal record certificate from every country you have resided in for the last 5 years. If you lived in both Peru and another country, you need separate apostilled certificates from each. We can manage multi-country cases.
The regularización extraordinaria 2026 requires a certificate covering every country of residence over the last 5 years. If you have lived only in Peru, the Poder Judicial certificate apostilled by the MRE is sufficient. If you have also lived elsewhere, you need certificates from those countries too.
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