Consulate appointment in 2 weeks? Application deadline approaching? We specialize in urgent apostille cases for Spain — honest timelines, fastest available routes, same-day case assessment.
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What is your deadline?
Government processing times cannot be overridden — but we use every tool available to minimize total time. Here are realistic expedited timelines for Spain applications:
Important: These timelines begin when we receive your original documents. Shipping time to and from the apostille authority is included in our estimates but varies by your location. Contact us for a timeline based on your specific location and document.
Your Spain visa appointment is in 2 weeks and you just realized you need apostilled documents. We specialize in last-minute cases. Tell us your deadline and we'll give you an honest, fast assessment.
Spain's 2026 extraordinary regularization has application windows. Missing a deadline means waiting for the next cycle. We prioritize these cases and process them as fast as physically possible.
Job offers in Spain often come with tight timelines. If your work permit requires apostilled documents and you have a start date, we plan around your deadline from day one.
| Document | Issuing authority | Estimated time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear scan of your document | Applicant | Immediately | We need to review the document immediately to confirm eligibility for expedited processing and identify any issues that could cause delays. |
| Confirmation of your appointment or deadline date | Applicant | Before starting | Tell us your exact deadline. We plan backwards from that date to ensure delivery in time. |
| Original document or certified copy | Relevant authority | As soon as possible | For fastest processing, have the original document ready to ship immediately. We use express courier for all urgent cases. |
| Certified Spanish translation (if required) | Sworn translator | 1 business day (rush) | For urgent cases, we offer 24-hour rush translation. Available for English, Portuguese, French, and other major languages. |
Send us a scan of your document and your deadline. Within hours — not days — we confirm whether your timeline is achievable, which expedited service level is required, and provide a firm quote. We're transparent: if the timeline isn't realistic, we tell you immediately.
For urgent cases, we submit the same day we receive payment and original documents. For FBI cases, we use expedited FBI processing plus priority State Dept. apostille. For Latin American cases, we use the fastest available queue at each authority.
Originals are shipped to the apostille authority by express courier. Return documents come back by express international courier. We do not use regular post for urgent cases — every shipment is tracked and insured.
Translation is completed within 24 hours of receiving the apostilled document. We notify you immediately when your complete package ships and provide real-time courier tracking.
Information on this page is based on procedures from recognized government and intergovernmental bodies — not third-party estimates.
Reviewed by
Laura ChenLegal Document Expert
Specialist in documents for the English-speaking market with a focus on fast and secure processing.
It depends on the country. Chile is the fastest — often 1–3 business days with their online system. Colombia and Mexico via TAD: 2–5 business days. Argentina and Peru: 3–7 business days expedited. UK (FCDO premium): 1–3 business days. The US FBI apostille is the longest at 10–12 business days expedited — start this one immediately if you need it.
It depends on the country and documents. For Latin American apostilles and the UK, 2 weeks is usually achievable. For the FBI apostille, 2 weeks is very tight — contact us immediately and we'll assess your specific situation honestly. We will not take your money if we cannot deliver in time.
Not for most countries — apostille processing times are set by government authorities, not by us. However, Chile's online system can sometimes process within 24 hours, and the UK FCDO premium service offers next-day processing. For the FBI, the minimum is around 10 business days even with expedited service.
Expedited services cost more due to priority processing fees charged by government authorities plus express courier costs. Our expedited packages typically cost $75–$150 more than standard service depending on the country. For FBI cases, expedited State Dept. fees alone are significantly higher.
Yes. For urgent cases, we offer 24-hour rush translation service for English, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, and other major languages into Spanish. Rush translation is included or available as an add-on for all expedited packages.
We tell you honestly upfront. If the timeline is not achievable, we explain why and suggest what you can do — such as contacting the consulate to request a later appointment, or whether a scan of the document in progress is sometimes accepted while the physical document is being processed. We do not take payment for services we cannot deliver on time.
Yes. Certified Spanish translation of apostilled documents can be completed within 24–48 hours for most languages. Send us a scan of your document and we'll confirm the timeline and price immediately.
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