Spanish consulate in Miami: translation requirements
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Short answer
A sworn translator appointed by Spain, or a local certified translator such as those listed by the American Translators Association. Only the sworn translation also works later at offices in Spain.
Who may translate
Sworn or certified; links to the ATA
Local certified translator accepted?
Yes
Criminal record
FBI only, fingerprint-based; max. 6 months; apostille
Medical certificate
Consulate’s bilingual model, or a sworn or certified translation; max. 3 months
What the Miami consulate asks for
| Topic | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Translations | “Sworn/certified translator”, with a link to the American Translators Association | Official page |
| Criminal record | FBI only, fingerprint-based; max. 6 months; apostille | Official page |
| Medical certificate | Consulate’s bilingual model, or a sworn or certified translation; max. 3 months | Official page |
| Financial documents | Official translation where applicable | Official page |
| Who may translate | Sworn or certified; links to the ATA | Official page |
Before you order
- Applying at a US consulate: most name a certified translator for the visa itself. Only a sworn translation is also official once you file anything with an office in Spain.
- Apostille first, then the sworn translation, so the translation covers the apostilled document.
- Mind the clocks: criminal records no older than six months everywhere that states it, the medical certificate usually no older than three months.
Criminal record certificates
We are not taking criminal record certificates yet. Any sworn translator on the Ministry’s register can do it.
Questions
Juranza is a translation service, not a law firm, and nothing here is legal advice. Requirements published by Spanish consulates and immigration offices change without notice — always check your own consulate before submitting.
Does the Spanish consulate in Miami accept a certified translation?
Yes. It accepts a local certified translator, such as those listed by the American Translators Association, as well as a sworn translator appointed by Spain. Only the sworn translation also works later at offices in Spain.
Which criminal record certificate does the consulate in Miami ask for?
Its non-lucrative visa page says: FBI only, fingerprint-based; max. 6 months; apostille.