Spanish consulate in Sydney: translation requirements
Updated · Official sources checked
Short answer
A sworn translator appointed by Spain, or a local certified translator such as those listed by NAATI. Only the sworn translation also works later at offices in Spain.
Who may translate
Official translation; links to NAATI
Local certified translator accepted?
Yes
Criminal record
Every country lived in for 5 years; legalised or apostilled; age not stated
Medical certificate
Official translation where applicable; age not stated
What the Sydney consulate asks for
| Topic | What it says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Translations | “Official translation”, with a link to NAATI-accredited translators | Official page |
| Criminal record | Every country lived in for 5 years; legalised or apostilled; age not stated | Official page |
| Medical certificate | Official translation where applicable; age not stated | Official page |
| Financial documents | Official translation where applicable | Official page |
| Who may translate | Official translation; links to NAATI | Official page |
The medical certificate
Sydney’s page asks, under the medical certificate, for foreign documents to be legalised or apostilled, and officially translated where applicable.
Before you order
- 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 Sydney accept a certified translation?
Yes. It accepts a local certified translator, such as those listed by NAATI, 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 Sydney ask for?
Its non-lucrative visa page says: Every country lived in for 5 years; legalised or apostilled; age not stated.