Welcome
"The VISA CENTRE" aims to centralize everything that you need for a successful visa application. We know that having the correct documentation is key to every successful Visa application, whether it's a Non-Lucrative Visa, Study Visa, Investor Visa (otherwise known as the Golden Visa), Nomad Visa or one of the many other visas available.
What can we help you with?
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Doctors' Certificates, ours are delivered to your door apostilled, translated into Spanish, and ALL within 10 working days! NO other company offers you this level of service.
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ACROs are obtained at your request, apostilled, and translated before being delivered to you, ready for your appointment.
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Health Cover (Student Visas). We can offer students a choice of a 3, 6, 9, 12 or 15-month policy with one of Spain's leading providers. Prices start from only £105 (for a 3-month policy) refundable* should your visa be declined.
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Health Cover (Other Visas) The requirements for visas other than study visas are slightly different and will depend on age, location, and pre-existing conditions. For people in receipt of a UK state pension, we can help with your S1 registration.
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Translations. All our translators are authorised by the Spanish government, typical turnaround times are the next working day.
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Hague Apostilles a 3 to 5 day processing time is standard with all documents.
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790-52, EX-01 and the National Visa Application forms completion service.
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Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero (TIE). Obtaining a visa is only the start your next step is the TIE and we can help you with this also.
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Other Services. you will discover that certain aspects of the visa application you will need to do yourself, for example, proof of savings and pensions, proof that you are not employed. Whilst we cannot obtain these for you we can offer assistance and advice.
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More details including, PRICES and APPLICATION FORMS for each service can be found by clicking on tabs above.
Doctors' Certificates
Unlike most providers of doctors' certificates, GOSPAIN are unique because we deliver your Certificate of Good Health directly to you Apostilled and in Spanish.
ALL our certificates are issued in both English and Spanish.
The whole process from start to finish is very fast taking approximately 8-12 working days.
We collect the signed certificates from our private doctor and have them hand-delivered to the Foreign Office. We then collect them in person before shipping them to you by Royal Mail Special Delivery.
The certificates are guaranteed to be accepted by all UK consulates, and should they go out of date before your appointment we will replace the certificate free of charge (excluding apostille costs).
Please note that all timelines are approximate. Our service relies heavily on the couriers, Royal Mail and FCO, to deliver their service on time, which they do 95% of the time. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not book your visa appointment until you have received all your documents back.
The cost of a certificate in Spanish and bearing the Hague Apostille is £150.
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Doctors' Certificate Application - DC01
You will be required to upload a very short video, 10 seconds long, where you state your name, why you need the certificate ("for a Spanish Visa Application") and to confirm that you have no contagious diseases.
Criminal Record Check
"A Criminal record check certificate (ACRO). Applicants aged 18 and over must submit the original copy of the criminal record check certificate issued by their country or countries of residence for the past 5 years. The ACRO must be apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish. "
GOSPAIN will do all the groundwork for you, we'll submit the application on your behalf and where necessary we'll liaise with the police to ensure that it is issued in good time. The certificate will be delivered directly to our London office whereupon it will be apostilled and translated before being returned to you ready for your appointment.
IMPORTANT - Your ACRO should come back either "No Trace" or "No Live Trace" to guarantee acceptance. If you have ANY convictions on your ACRO then you may be declined a VISA, it is entirely at the discretion of the Spanish Authorities.
In terms of a timeframe, generally, the standard ACRO is issued within 20 working days (though it can take longer during busy periods ). Fast Track ACRO is issued within 2-4 business days. The process of apostilling and translating the ACRO will add a further 5 days.
If you have any questions about your ACRO please get in touch, at info@gospain.services or book a call.
The cost of the ACRO, Appostilled and Translated is £215 for standard 5-6 weeks service, Fast Track 10-12 business days - £265. You can order yours today by completing the form below
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ACRO APPLICATION - AC01
Hague Apostilles & Translations
We issue Hague apostilles for UK documents only, it is a paper, not an e-apostille and you will be required to send the original document to our office in London. Further instructions will be issued via email after applying. If you do not receive an email within 15 min please check your junk box before contacting irina@gospain.co.uk)
Medical certificates can only be apostilled if the doctor has registered his signature with the Foreign Office (FCO), nearly half of the medical certificates cannot be legalised due to this reason. If the apostille is time-sensitive please consider having a private doctor supply your certificate (see the doctor's certificate tab above).
Doctors' certificates issued by us are guaranteed to be accepted by the FCO. If you use any other doctor we cannot guarantee that they will be apostilled by the FCO and in the event they are rejected no refund will be offered. It is your responsibility to make sure your doctor is registered with FCO.
The translated documents (official translations that bear the stamp, signature and digital signature of a sworn translator and interpreter appointed by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.) will be delivered to you in the form of a PDF file. These translations will be as valid as your original documents. Printed versions of the translation are acceptable for submission to all consulates. Nevertheless, if you wish to receive the original translation, kindly include "Postage" in your cart.
The cost of 1 document to be apostilled and translated is £100 (It takes 3-5 business days for the apostille to be issued).
If you require a translation only the cost of 1 document/page is £35 (1-2 business days).
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Health Insurance
GOSPAIN works exclusively with ASSSA Health Insurance, and we are pleased to offer STUDENTS a policy that is comprehensive, affordable, and designed to last for the duration of the course.
Students taking out a policy will have free access to doctors and private clinics in the ASSSA directory.
Coverage lasts 3, 6, 9, 12, or 15 months your choice! Our prices start from only £210 (for a 6-month policy) that's less than £35 per month.
Furthermore, your policy premiums are refundable should your visa be declined (subject to a small administration charge). For more information about the policy please email us at irina@gospain.co.uk.
HEALTH COVER for the NLV, Golden Visa, and Nomad Visas. For those not applying for a student visa and require cover for a residency or other visa application we have a policy for you whatever your age or circumstances.
We SPECIALISE IN RESIDENCY INSURANCE POLICIES so it will come as no surprise that all the policies we offer have NO waiting periods and NO co-payments.
The cost of your premium depends on your age, to find out more please complete the form below OR request a Call Back.
Health Insurance Application - HC01
Birth & Marriage Certificates
If you are married and applying for a visa, it is preferable to have an updated, apostilled, and translated Marriage Certificate.
The significance of a marriage certificate is that it enables you to make a "family" application, that in itself isn't a huge deal however it also reduces the amount of savings and or passive income (in the case of the Non-Lucrative Visa) needed for a successful application from 28,800€ per person to 28,800 for the first applicant and only 7,200€ for the second applicant.
Birth Certificates are only required in the case of minors (under 18), adults applying for visas DO NOT need to present a birth certificate.
All our certificates are apostilled and translated, and ready for your appointment.
If you are requesting a certificate for a renewal or a visa application that you are submitting electronically in Spain then you only need an electronic copy of the forms (in other words you will not require a hard copy sending to Spain).
We have 2 levels of service, expedited costing £170 (including obtaining the updated certificate, apostille, and translation) this takes 7 working days.
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A slower 22 working day service costing £125 again it includes obtaining the updated certificate, apostille, and translation).
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Updated Birth & Marriage Certificate Application - BMC01
S1Registration
S1 is a certificate issued to individuals (and their dependents) who receive the UK state pension and who are either residents of Spain or intend to move to Spain within 3 months. The certificate allows its holder to obtain free state healthcare in Spain paid for by the UK government.
More importantly for non-lucrative Visa purposes, the S1 certificate means that you don't need Private Health Insurance, which for someone of State Retirement age can save them thousands of euros per year.
You can obtain your S1 certificate by calling the NHS overseas department on +44 (0) 191 218 1999, it's recommended you have your National Insurance Number handy when calling.
Having obtained your S1 certificate it will be necessary to register it with the INSS (Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social) in Spain. If you would like assistance in registering your S1 either the pre-registration for non-lucrative Visa purposes or the full registration once you are in Spain and you've received your TIE, please complete the form below.
For more information on the S1 please click on the articles tab in the very top menu.
The cost of S1 assistance and registration is £50, you can access this service by filling out the form below.
S1 Application - S01
Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero - TIE
After you receive your visa, you will have 90 days to move to Spain THEN after crossing the Spanish border you will have 30 days in which to apply for your TIE card. This process can't be done by a representative and the applicant must present the documents in person, not least because part of the process involves having your fingerprints taken. You will also need to pick up the card in person (usually 4 weeks following your appointment).
We will arrange a TIE appointment at an Immigration Office or your local Police Station for a specific date and time. We will complete the EX-17 and TASA-790-012 forms (The TIE fee is not included in the price and must be paid by you at your local bank). In case you are not informed by the police on how to pick up your new TIE, we will book an appointment to pick up the TIE. We shall provide a checklist of documents that you would need for your appointment.
Please note that in some areas (coastal and the major cities) it is very difficult the get an appointment in this case we shall look for appointments in other towns within your province and if we cannot book an appointment within a week of trying we may ask for your help in checking if more appointments have been released. Please only apply if you agree with the above.
Before applying for a TIE appointment you must obtain Padrón certificate (if you are a couple you would need two, one each), issued within the last 3 months. The Padrón is issued more often than not by your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) and it can take between a few minutes and a few weeks to obtain, depending on your town hall.
The cost of the service is 85€.
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Renewing Your Visa
As you know, the initial Non-Lucrative Visa and TIE granted to you when you first arrived in Spain provides you with temporary residence and is only valid for one year.
After the first year, you can choose to extend your "temporary" residency for an additional two years.
Then at the end of these two years, you can apply for a final renewal that will cover the next two years.
Once this period ends and you have been in Spain for a cumulative duration of five years, you will have the opportunity to apply for long-term permanent residency.
Renewals can be submitted up to 60 days prior to, or 90 days following the expiration date of your TIE.
The cost of applying for a RENEWAL with us is £250 pp*.
*State application fees are not included, nor are any additional translation costs, or the cost of providing additional documentation. The exact documentation required varies according to region, therefore you will be notified of which documents you will need during the initial consultation.
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USA & OTHERS
Most of this website has been dedicated to UK applicants whether that's for non-lucrative visas, student visas, or any other type of Visa.
We do however deal with citizens of other countries specifically USA and Canada. The level and type of service that we can offer depends upon your individual circumstances and where you live.
Typical we offer:
FBI reports, and have them apostled and translated.
Marriage certificates, apostles and translations (this depends on which state you were married in).
We can arrange PRIVATE HEALTH COVER in Spain (any age)
And we can assist you with application forms etc.
The cost of assisting you with your Visa will be determined by your requirements, following an initial conversation via telephone or webcam, a full costing will be provided before we undertake any work on your behalf.
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Golden Visa
Our team has partnered with a Spanish lawyer to submit the documents for a Golden Visa. However, please note that the lawyer's cost and Spanish embassy visa fees are not included in our price.
We obtain the required documents for the application process, which include a UK criminal background check (ACRO), a translation of the ACRO certificate, an apostille of the ACRO certificate, a marriage certificate (if necessary), and an apostille and translation of the marriage certificate (if necessary).
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