Georgian Police Clearance Certificate for Spain — Remote, Fast & Officially Recognised
Living in Georgia and applying for a Spanish visa, residency, work permit, or citizenship? Spanish authorities require a Georgian Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) — apostilled and translated into Spanish or English. We handle everything remotely, so you never need to visit a Georgian police station in person.
Why Does Spain Require a Police Clearance Certificate from Georgia?
pain's immigration law — governed by Organic Law 4/2000 and updated by Royal Decree 1155/2024 — requires all non-EU foreign nationals to submit a criminal record certificate (certificado de antecedentes penales) from every country where they have resided for six months or more during the past five years.
If you have been living in Georgia, you are legally obliged to present a Georgian Police Clearance Certificate to the Spanish consulate or immigration authority. This applies regardless of your nationality — whether you are Georgian, a third-country national, or a dual citizen.
Spain requires a Georgian Police Record for the following:
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🇪🇸 Long-Stay National Visa (Type D) — including Non-Lucrative Visa, Student Visa, Work Visa, Family Reunification
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🇪🇸 Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) — Spain's Startup Law residence for remote workers
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🇪🇸 Temporary Residence Permit (Autorización de residencia temporal)
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🇪🇸 Long-Term / Permanent Residency (Residencia de larga duración) — requires clean criminal record from all countries of residence in the past 5 years
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🇪🇸 Work Permit (Autorización de trabajo) — initial and renewal applications
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🇪🇸 Spanish Citizenship (Nacionalidad española) — 10-year residency track or other routes
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🇪🇸 EU Long-Term Residence Permit
WHAT IS A GEORGIAN POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE?
A Georgian Police Clearance Certificate (also known as a Police Record, Criminal Record Extract, or Background Check) is an official document issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia (MIA). It confirms whether the applicant has any criminal convictions registered in Georgia's national criminal database.
The document is issued in Georgian language and states either:
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That the person has no criminal record in Georgia, or
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The details of any existing convictions
For use in Spain, the Georgian PCC must be:
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Official — issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia
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Apostilled — authenticated under the Hague Apostille Convention
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Translated — into Spanish (preferred) or English, by a certified/sworn translator
Why Does the Georgian Police Record Need an Apostille for Spain?
Spain is a member of the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 (the Apostille Convention). Georgia joined the Hague Convention, and Georgian public documents — including police records — must carry an Apostille stamp to be legally recognised by Spanish authorities.
The Apostille certifies:
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The authenticity of the signature on the document
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The capacity of the official who signed it
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The seal or stamp on the document
Without an Apostille, Spanish consulates, immigration offices (Oficinas de Extranjería), and the Unit for Large Businesses and Strategic Collective Groups (UGE) will not accept your Georgian police record. Your visa or residence application may be delayed or rejected.
Important: The Apostille is affixed in Georgia by the authorised Georgian authority after the document is issued by the MIA. The process must follow the correct sequence:
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Obtain PCC from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia
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Apostille the PCC in Georgia
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Translate the apostilled document into Spanish (or English)
How to Get Your Georgian Police Record for Spain — Step by Step
Step 1 — Contact PCC.GE
Contact us via WhatsApp, email, or our website contact form. Tell us:
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Your full name (as in your passport)
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Your ID/passport number
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The purpose (visa type or residency application)
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Your preferred language for translation (Spanish or English)
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We will confirm what is needed and send you a service packages within hours.
Step 2 — Provide Your Documents
Send us scanned copies of:
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Your valid passport (bio page)
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Your Georgian ID card or residence permit (if applicable)
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A Power of Attorney (POA) — we will send you the template. You sign it before a notary in your country. This authorises us to collect the certificate on your behalf in Georgia.
No travel to Georgia is required at any stage.
Step 3 — We Apply at the Georgian MIA
Using your authorisation, our team submits the application at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia in Tbilisi. The certificate is typically issued within 1–5 business days.
Step 4 — Apostille
We obtain the Apostille on your Georgian Police Clearance Certificate from the authorised Georgian authority. This makes the document internationally valid under the Hague Convention and legally recognisable in Spain.
Step 5 — Certified Translation into Spanish or English
Our certified translator prepares an accurate translation of your apostilled PCC into Spanish or English. For Spain, a sworn translation (traducción jurada) by a translator authorised by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC) is recommended and in many cases required.
Step 6 — Delivery
We send you the complete package — original apostilled PCC + certified translation — by:
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International courier (DHL/FedEx) to your address anywhere in the world, or
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Digital scan for pre-submission review (note: Spanish authorities generally require originals)
Total estimated timeline: 5–10 business days from receiving your documents and POA.
What Spanish Authorities Check on Your Georgian Police Record
Spanish immigration authorities and consulates look at the following when reviewing your Georgian PCC:
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No criminal record — the certificate states no convictions are registered. This is the most common outcome and fully supports your application.
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Convictions present — the nature, severity, and date of any offence will be assessed. Minor or old offences do not automatically lead to rejection. The consulate evaluates case by case.
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Document validity — Spanish authorities require the PCC to be issued no more than 3–6 months before the date of your visa or residence application. Always check the exact requirement with your consulate.
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Apostille authenticity — the Apostille is verified as genuine.
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Translation accuracy — the Spanish or English translation must match the original precisely.
Validity note: Most Spanish consulates require the police clearance certificate (and its apostille) to be dated within 3 to 6 months of your application submission. Plan your timeline accordingly.
Why Choose PCC.GE for Your Georgian Police Record for Spain?
We are based in Georgia. This means we work directly with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, know the exact procedures, speak the language, and deliver faster than any international document agency working remotely.
✅ 100% Remote — You never travel to Georgia. We manage everything with your Power of Attorney.
✅ Official Documents — Certificates issued directly by the Georgian MIA, not copies or intermediaries.
✅ Apostille Included — We handle the full apostille process in Georgia on your behalf.
✅ Certified Translation — Spanish and English translations by certified translators.
✅ Spain-Specific Expertise — We know exactly what Spanish consulates and immigration offices require.
✅ Fast Turnaround — Standard: 5–10 business days. Express options available.
✅ Worldwide Delivery — DHL/FedEx courier to any country, or digital delivery.
✅ Transparent Pricing — Fixed fees, no hidden costs. We quote before you commit.
✅ English & Russian Support — Our team communicates in English and Russian.
Frequently Asked Questions — Georgian Police Record for Spain
Q: I am not Georgian. Can I still get a Georgian police record through PCC.GE? A: Yes. If you have lived in Georgia — regardless of your nationality — you may have a record in Georgia's criminal database. Any person who resided in Georgia can request a Georgian PCC. We assist applicants of all nationalities.
Q: I lived in Georgia years ago. Do I still need a Georgian police record for Spain? A: If you lived in Georgia for six months or more at any point during the last five years, Spanish immigration authorities will require a Georgian PCC. Check your residency history carefully.
Q: How long is the Georgian PCC valid for Spain? A: Spanish authorities generally require the certificate (and its apostille) to be no older than 3–6 months at the time of your visa or residency submission. We recommend obtaining it as close as possible to your application date.
Q: Can the translation be in English, or does it have to be in Spanish? A: Most Spanish consulates accept translations in either Spanish or English. However, for residency and work permit applications submitted inside Spain (at the Oficina de Extranjería or UGE), a sworn Spanish translation (traducción jurada) is strongly recommended. We offer both.
Q: Do I need to come to Georgia to get the certificate? A: No. The entire process is remote. You sign a Power of Attorney before a notary in your country (we provide the template), and we handle everything in Georgia on your behalf.
Q: How long does the process take? A: Typically 5–10 business days from the moment we receive your POA and documents. Express service is available if you have an urgent consulate appointment.
Q: What if my Georgian PCC shows a conviction? A: The certificate will accurately reflect your record. Having a conviction does not automatically disqualify you from a Spanish visa — the consulate evaluates the nature, severity, and age of the offence. We recommend consulting a Spanish immigration lawyer if you have concerns.
Q: Is Georgia part of the Hague Convention (Apostille Convention)? A: Yes. Georgia is a member of the Hague Convention of 1961. This means Georgian public documents — including police records — can be apostilled and are legally recognised in all Hague Convention member states, including Spain.
Q: Can I use a digital/scanned copy for the Spanish consulate? A: Spanish consulates generally require original documents with original apostille. A scan may be used for preliminary review, but you will need to submit originals for the formal application. We deliver originals by international courier.
Q: What documents do I need to provide to start the process? A: A scanned copy of your passport, a completed Power of Attorney (we provide the template), and your contact details. That's all we need to begin.
Q: Can you also help with the apostille on other Georgian documents for Spain? A: Yes. We can assist with apostille and translation of other Georgian documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and court documents for use in Spain.