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Getting Documents for Immigration is Easy

... And it needn't be confusing.

We specialize in getting documents from the US and Canada for those who need them for their European immigration process. Fingerprinting in Spain, FBI Background Checks, US Apostilles , and Apostilles from 50 States, certificates of all types —we have got you covered.

Unlike other firms, there are no hidden courier costs or opaque pricing. The prices you see are the final prices. All of our prices include shipping you the physical copy of your documents!

That’s it. No obligatory sign-ups or long-form forms. We’ll get all the information we need at our appointment with you or once we reach out to you to address your custom needs.

Residency

Level 1:   40€ / month or 400€ / year + VAT

  • circle dotted line Student Stay Permit: A temporary stay permit. Usually for students.
  • circle dotted line Student Stay Permit Extension: An extension (prórroga) of a temporary stay permit for students and volunteers.
  • circle dotted line Modify a stay permit to residency: A modification of a stay permit to full residency. There are two ways to do this.
  • -Self-employed: A modification of a stay permit to a residency permit as a self-employed person
  • -Employed: A modification of a stay permit to residency permit as a person employed in Spain.
  • circle dotted line Arraigo - temporary residence for
  • -Social: people who have lived in Spain for three years and have developed roots in the country.
  • -Familiar: family members of Spanish residents.
  • -Laboral: those who have worked in Spain.
  • -Para la formación: those who have lived in Spain for two years and who are going to study in Spain.
  • circle dotted line Residency Modification (exceptional circumstances):
  • -Non-lucrative residency
  • -Self-employed
  • -Employed
  • -Exemption from work requirement
  • circle dotted line Residency Renewal: Renewal of Level 1 residencies.
  • circle dotted line Long-term national residency: Long term (5-year) national residency.
  • circle dotted line Long-term EU residency: Long term (5-year) EU residency.
  • circle dotted line Permanent residency: Permanent residency.

Level 2:   1200€ / procedure + VAT

  • circle dotted line Residency for Highly Qualified Professionals: Residency for those with advanced degrees (typically postgraduate).
  • circle dotted line Residency for entrepreneurs: Residency for those starting a business project in Spain.
  • circle dotted line Residency for investor(s): Residency for qualified people willing to invest money in Spain (a.k.a., Golden Visa)
  • circle dotted line Residency for Remote Workers: A.k.a. the “digital nomad visa”. For remote workers who have a long-term relationship with their clients.

Documents:

Background Checks with In-Person Fingerprinting: Currently only for Madrid

We can fingerprint your on your time schedule in Madrid. From there we take care of the rest and will get you your background check, apostille and translation of in a timely manner.

  • Just Prints US: In-person Fingerprinting on FBI Card Stock - 75€
  • Just Prints Canada: In-person Fingerprinting on RCMP Card Stock- 75€
  • The Bureau: In-Person Fingerprinting and FBI Background Check - 150€
  • Total Identity: In-Person Fingerprinting, FBI Background Check, and Expedited Apostille - 300€
  • The Works: In-Person Fingerprinting, FBI Background Check, Apostille, and Sworn Translation - 375€

*Translation assumes a 2-page background check. Additional pages at 30€ / page.

Background Check Kits: Anywhere in Spain

These kits include everything you need to fingerprint yourself, as well as an enclosed, prepaid envelope that you only need to drop in the mail to send to the FBI. We take care of the rest and will provide you with your documents as soon as possible.

  • The Bureau: Fingerprinting Kit and FBI Background Check - 150€
  • Total Identity: Fingerprinting Kit, FBI Background Check, and Expedited Apostille - 300€
  • The Works: Fingerprinting Kit, FBI Background Check, Apostille, and Sworn Translation - 375€

*Translation assumes a 2-page background check. Additional pages at 30€ / page.

Birth Certificates

Birth certificates from all US states and Puerto Rico. We facilitate the process of obtaining these documents for immigration purposes.

  • Birth Certificate: 125€
  • Birth Certificate + Apostille: 275€
  • Birth Certificate + Apostille + Sworn Translation: 350€

Marriage / Divorce Certificates

Marriage and divorce certificates from all US states and Puerto Rico. We facilitate the process of obtaining these documents for immigration purposes.

  • Certificate: 125€
  • Certificate + Apostille: 275€
  • Certificate + Apostille + Sworn Translation: 350€

* US marriage and divorce certificates are often signed by hand and stamped. Clerks make mistakes and occasionally illegibly print their names, making decrees ineligible for apostille. If this occurs another copy may require incidental fees. We will always check with you first.
*Translation assumes a 2-page certificate. Additional pages at 40€ / page.

US College Diplomas and Transcripts

US university/college diplomas and transcripts. Prices vary simply because universities vary vastly in what they charge us for the documents. Timelines also vary.

  • Diploma: Prices vary. Contact for more info.
  • Transcripts: Pricen vary. Contact for more info.
  • Apostilles for documents: 150€
  • Sworn translations: Prices vary by doc length. Contact for more info.

Sworn Translations

Need a sworn translation into Spanish for any immigration purpose? We have reasonable rates and work quickly.

  • Contact for more info

Other Apostilles

Need some other US State or Federal document apostilled for use abroad? Contact us and we can get it done.

  • Apostille - 150€

* Expediting US State Apostilles is possible for many states. Prices vary.

Value proposition / Benefits

One dashboard to rule them all.

  • circle dotted line Request documents (e.g., background checks, apostilles) from one dashboard.
  • circle dotted line Your documents will be available 24/7* on your dashboard.
  • circle dotted line If we obtain original documents for you, we’ll store them for a year for free!

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

  • circle dotted line Forget about dealing with Autofirma, digital certificates, Cl@ve, Cl@ve PIN, Cl@ve PON… All we need is a power of attorney.
  • circle dotted line No more fussing with DEHú, “sedes electrónicas,” etc. Continentalis provides you a one-stop dashboard for your procedures.‡

Money doesn’t grow on trees.

  • circle dotted line Manage your administrative procedures yourself at a very reasonable price.

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      * US marriage and divorce certificates are often signed by hand and stamped. Clerks make mistakes and occasionally illegibly print their names, making decrees ineligible for apostille. If this occurs another copy may require incidental fees. We will always check with you first.

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