Spain · Nationwide

Fingerprinting Services in Spain for RCMP, FBI and More with Globeia

Offices
Barcelona · Madrid
Coverage
45 cities, nationwide
Accredited
RCMP-accredited Canadian office, FBI-compliant U.S. office

Globeia provides FBI, RCMP and international fingerprinting across Spain - visit our offices in Barcelona or Madrid, or have a trained associate come to you in one of 45 cities.

Your fingerprints are then securely processed through Globeia’s U.S. and Canadian offices, with eligible background checks, apostille and translation coordinated as one tracked application.

  • Offices in Barcelona and Madrid, associates in 45 cities
  • FBI, RCMP and 15+ police clearances, on the right card
  • Submission, apostille and sworn translation by our own offices
  • Starting from €90 fingerprints · starting from €238 full clearance

Face ID and government ID check at every appointment. A Letter of Identity Verification comes with every completed appointment. Washington, DC office working directly with U.S. federal processes.

A Globeia associate in gloves taking a client's fingerprints on a fingerprint card at an office desk
Service area

Offices in Barcelona and Madrid. Mobile Fingerprinting in 45 Spanish Cities.

Walk in at Barcelona or Madrid, same-day associates in Valencia, Alicante and Málaga, and a trained associate at your door everywhere else. Same identity check, same cards, same Letter of Identity Verification.

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  • Walk-in office
    Barcelona · Ciutat Vella

    Av. de Francesc Cambó 17. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 11:00 to 15:00, by appointment. Mobile visits across the metro area.

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  • Walk-in office
    Madrid · Chamberí

    Paseo de la Castellana 43. Mon to Fri, 9:00 to 14:00. Walk-ins welcome; booking ahead is recommended. Mobile visits across the Comunidad de Madrid.

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  • Same-day associates
    Valencia, Alicante and the Costa Blanca

    Home, office or meeting-room appointments from Castellón to Torrevieja, often the same day.

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  • Same-day associates
    Málaga and the Costa del Sol

    Nerja to Estepona, including Marbella, Fuengirola and Benalmádena. Same-day slots are common.

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  • Mobile associates
    Seville and western Andalusia

    Seville, Córdoba, Huelva, Jerez and Cádiz. Allow a few days so we can schedule an associate.

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  • Everywhere else
    40 more cities, and every province by arrangement

    Pick your city below. Cities without their own page book straight into the Globeia platform with your city pre-filled.

Showing the 15 cities where most of our clients live. Search, filter or expand to see all 45.

Not in one of the 45? We still come to you. Associates cover every province of Spain, including the Balearic and Canary Islands, by arrangement. Book and tell us where you are, or schedule a call and we will plan the nearest appointment.

Book anywhere in Spain
A real company, with real offices

Our Own Offices in Spain, the United States and Canada

Many "FBI fingerprinting in Spain" websites have no office in Spain, no company in the U.S. and no accreditation in Canada. Globeia has all three, with addresses you can check.

Globeia's Barcelona fingerprinting office on Avinguda de Francesc Cambó, seen from the street
Globeia Barcelona, Avinguda de Francesc Cambó 17, Ciutat Vella. One of four Globeia offices on two continents.
Three questions to ask any fingerprinting provider

The answers tell you whether your file will be done to the authority's rules, or to nobody's.

  1. Who submits my fingerprints to the RCMP, and is that company on the RCMP's list of accredited fingerprinting companies?

    The RCMP accredits no company outside Canada. Globeia Incorporated in Toronto is on the list and submits your C-216C electronically to CCRTIS from inside Canada.

  2. Where is my FBI application mailed from, and who checked the card before it went?

    Globeia Inc. in Washington, DC submits to the FBI CJIS Division from inside the United States, after a trained associate in Spain has reviewed every impression on your FD-258 or FD-1164 card.

  3. Who orders the apostille and the sworn Spanish translation, and do they arrive in the same file?

    Our own offices order the U.S. Department of State or Global Affairs Canada apostille, then a traductor jurado appointed by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. One file, one reference, one invoice.

A fingerprint card taken without reference to the authority's standards is just ink on paper: the wrong card stock, a missing rolled impression or an empty "taken by" box, and the application comes back weeks later. Our associates are trained on exactly those criteria.

Spain · Walk-in office

Barcelona

Av. de Francesc Cambó 17, 1st floor
Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, 11:00 to 15:00, by appointment. Metro Jaume I (L4) or Urquinaona (L1, L4). The streets around are pedestrianised, so come on foot or by metro.

Spain · Walk-in office

Madrid

P.º de la Castellana 43
Chamberí, 28046 Madrid

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 09:00 to 14:00. Walk-ins welcome; booking ahead is recommended. Metro Gregorio Marañón (L7, L10) or Rubén Darío (L5).

Spain · Associate base

Valencia

Anywhere in Valencia and its neighbouring towns, from Mislata and Burjassot to Alboraya and Godella.
Visits to your home, office or a meeting room
Spain · Associate base

Malaga

Anywhere in Malaga and along the nearby coast, including Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Rincón de la Victoria.
Visits to your home, office or a meeting room
Spain · Associate base

Seville

Anywhere in Seville and the metro area, including the Aljarafe towns and Dos Hermanas.
Visits to your home, office or a meeting room
United States · FBI Compliant

Globeia Inc, Washington DC

1901 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Unit 801
Washington, DC 20006

Submits Identity History Summary applications to the FBI CJIS Division from inside the United States and obtains U.S. Department of State apostilles and authentications in person, in the capital.

Canada · RCMP-accredited

Toronto

Globeia Incorporated
1185 Victoria Park Avenue

Toronto, ON M4B 2K5

Listed by the RCMP as an accredited fingerprinting company. Digitises your C-216C card and submits it electronically to RCMP CCRTIS from inside Canada, then obtains the Global Affairs Canada apostille.

Globeia teams in Portugal, the United Kingdom, India and AustraliaManaged partners for other national police servicesPlatform audited to SOC 1 and SOC 2

Fingerprinting for every purpose

Your Police Clearance, Handled by One Team

Every RCMP and FBI submission goes through Globeia Incorporated in Canada or Globeia Inc. in the USA. From your fingerprints to the final result, the same company does the work. You always know who has your file.

  1. Step 1Identity check and fingerprinting on FD-258/FD-1164 cardsSpain
  2. Step 2Secure international transferSpain → Globeia Inc., Washington DC
  3. Step 3Submission to the FBIGlobeia Inc., Washington DC
  4. Step 4Result received and checkedGlobeia Inc., Washington DC
  5. Step 5U.S. apostilleGlobeia Inc., Washington DC
  6. Step 6Sworn translation and deliveryBack to you in Spain
One step, or all six

How to tell a one-step fingerprint shop, or an online "all-in-one" website, from a provider that can actually run the whole process

Local shops do one thing well: they take prints, in one city. Online services promise everything and own nothing. Globeia is the only provider with its own offices at both ends of your file.

What you needLocal fingerprint shopOnline "all-in-one" websiteGlobeia
Fingerprints taken in person, in SpainIn one city✕ Posts you a kit, or sends you to a police station✓ Offices in Barcelona and Madrid, associates in 45 cities
Card checked against FBI and RCMP standards before it shipsVaries✕ Nobody checks✓ Trained associates review every impression and retake it on the spot
Fingerprint submission to the RCMP✕ None. You find an accredited company in Canada yourself✕ None. The RCMP accredits no company outside Canada✓ Globeia Incorporated, Toronto, on the RCMP's accredited list, submits to CCRTIS from inside Canada
FBI submission✕ You post the card to the FBI yourselfThrough a third-party vendor✓ Globeia Inc., Washington, DC, from inside the United States
Apostille✕ Not offeredSubcontracted, re-posted✓ U.S. Department of State or Global Affairs Canada, ordered by our own offices
Sworn Spanish translation✕ Not offeredRarely, and often not a sworn one✓ Traductor jurado appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ordered after the apostille
TrackingA receiptEmail, when it comes✓ Globeia SmartPortal: one file, one reference, one invoice
Somewhere you can walk inThe shop✕ No office anywhere✓ Barcelona, Madrid, Washington, DC and Toronto

If you only need the fingerprints, we will happily take just the fingerprints, on the right card, with a Letter of Identity Verification, starting from €90. The comparison describes typical providers, not any named company.

The authorities set the clock. You control only when Step 1 happens.

Office appointments in Barcelona and Madrid are usually available within one to two weeks, and mobile visits elsewhere in Spain within a few days. Book now and the remaining steps start the same week.

Start with Step 1 today
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RCMP Accreditation & Processing Disclaimer

RCMP accreditation is held exclusively by Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada. Globeia in Spain is not RCMP-accredited, and Globeia is not endorsed by the RCMP, the FBI, FINRA, or any government authority. Fingerprints for the RCMP Criminal Record Check are collected in ink on the official C-216C form and mailed to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, which submits them to the RCMP. All Criminal Record Checks, FBI Identity History Summaries and regulatory results are issued directly by the respective authority, not Globeia.

Pricing

Transparent Pricing From the First Click

The price depends on the package, the destination country and whether you need a mobile appointment. Full total before you pay, government fees at cost, no hidden charges.

Step 1 only

Fingerprinting only

Starting from€90
  • ✓Prints on the card your authority requires
  • ✓Face ID check and Letter of Identity Verification
  • ✕Courier, submission, apostille and translation are yours to handle
Book fingerprints only
Most chosen
Full service

FBI Background Check, Apostille, Translation

Starting from€238
  • ✓All six steps, fingerprints to delivery
  • ✓FD-258 prints and FBI submission
  • ✓U.S. apostille and sworn translation
Start FBI full service
Not sure which package you need?

Tell us your visa or purpose and we will point you to the right one in a few minutes. No charge, no obligation.

Schedule a call

Mobile visits cost extra, depending on your location. RCMP applications also carry a federal fee payable to the Receiver General of Canada, which we pass through at cost.

Mobile visit fee by city
CityVisit fee
Barcelona€18
Madrid€18
Malaga€18
Seville€18
Valencia€4
One clearance, two ways to get it

Case Study: John in Zaragoza Needs an FBI Clearance for His Visa

John is a composite of the clients we see every week. The same clearance two ways: arranging each step himself, or Globeia running the whole file from an associate at his door.

On his own

Fingerprints at a shop in town, everything else by post and email

  1. Week 1
    Gets fingerprinted locally.

    The shop posts the card to a U.S. vendor John has never spoken to.

  2. Week 4
    Card rejected.

    Two impressions are unreadable. Nobody checked before it shipped. Back to Step 1.

  3. Week 7
    Result arrives, in English, unapostilled.

    John now has to find an apostille provider in the U.S. and post the original again.

  4. Week 12
    Apostille back. Translation refused.

    He used an ordinary translator. Spanish immigration requires a sworn one.

  5. Week 15
    Finally files.

    Four providers, four invoices, one missed visa appointment.

With Globeia

One appointment at home in Zaragoza, one file, one team

  1. Day 1
    Books online, pays once.

    A Globeia associate comes to his flat. Identity verified, prints checked on the spot, Letter of Identity Verification issued.

  2. Week 1
    Card lands at Globeia Inc., Washington, DC.

    Submitted to the FBI by our own team. John watches it move in his SmartPortal.

  3. Week 3
    Result received and checked.

    Apostille requested the same day, no re-posting, no new provider.

  4. Week 6
    Sworn translation done.

    By a traductor jurado Spanish immigration accepts. Ordered by us, in sequence.

  5. Week 7
    Ready-to-file clearance in hand.

    One invoice. Visa appointment kept.

Do it the Globeia way
99%Of Globeia full-service clearances accepted first time over the last 5 years
1 in 4Of our clients started on their own, hit a problem, and switched to Globeia mid-way
6 to 8 weeksTypical time saved versus managing the steps yourself
1Invoice, reference number and point of contact, start to finish
Booking

Begin Your Police Clearance Now

Answer a few questions in Globeia SmartPortal, choose your appointment in your city and pay online. Then track every step, update and document in one place.

Book and start now

One booking. We handle the rest.

  1. 1Answer a few questions about your clearance and where you want to be fingerprinted
  2. 2Pick your appointment time, at our office or at your address
  3. 3Pay securely and receive your confirmation and tracking
✓Face ID verified✓Letter of Identity Verification✓Full total shown before payment
Your Globeia SmartPortal

One secure place to follow your file from fingerprinting to delivery.

SOC 1SOC 2GDPR compliant

Your identity data and documents are handled on a platform audited to SOC 1 and SOC 2 standards.

  • ✓Live status of every one of the six steps, with courier tracking and authority updates
  • ✓Your entire journey in one place: appointment, cards, submissions, results, apostille and translation
  • ✓Add services anytime: order another clearance, apostille, certified copy or other eligible services without starting over.
  • ✓Your documents, always accessible: securely stored in your account and available to download when you need them.
Not sure yet?

Schedule a Free 15-Minute Call

Tell us which clearances you need, where in Spain you are and what you want to discuss, and pick a time. We will confirm the right package before you book.

Free 15-minute call

A quick call, then everything in writing

Pick a date and a time in the calendar. There is nothing else to fill in here: you tell us what you need when you book.

  1. Before the callGive us a short brief of what you are looking for, so we come prepared.
  2. On the callWe walk you through the process and answer your questions.
  3. After the callWe send everything in writing. Sign up whenever you are ready.

Video or phone. No obligation.

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Verified identity

A Letter of Identity Verification With Every Appointment

Your identity is verified before your fingerprints are taken, at our office or at your door. The letter confirms it, with an encrypted QR code.

  • FaceId Verified

    Confirms that your identity was verified before your fingerprints were collected by a trained Globeia Fingerprinting Officer.

  • Fingerprints Professionally Collected

    Confirms that your fingerprints were captured following Globeia's fingerprinting and identity verification procedures.

  • Unique Encrypted QR Code

    Every letter carries a unique encrypted QR code for secure verification of the document.

  • Built for Verification

    The letter provides an additional layer of transparency for organisations reviewing your fingerprinting documentation, including employers, licensing authorities and other authorised recipients.

✓Identity Verified✓Encrypted QR Code✓Every Appointment

The Letter of Identity Verification is issued by Globeia and is not issued by, endorsed by, or affiliated with any government authority.

Sample copy for illustration. Real letters carry a unique reference and an encrypted QR code.
Beyond the FBI and RCMP

Fingerprinting Services in Spain for Police Clearances Worldwide

The same appointment covers police clearances for South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, India, the Gulf states and more, plus FINRA and professional licensing, each on the authority's own form.

  • FD-258 · FD-1164FBI
  • C-216CRCMP
  • SAPS 91(a)South Africa
  • SPF fingerprint formSingapore
  • AFP fingerprint formAustralia
  • CNCC formHong Kong
  • FINRA cardsSecurities licensing
  • Your authority's own formAny other country
  • Police clearance
    USA · FBIIdentity History Summary, full service. Form FD-258 or FD-1164
  • Police clearance
    Canada · RCMPCriminal Record Check, full service. Form C-216C
  • Police clearance
    South AfricaPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    SingaporeCertificate of Clearance
  • Police clearance
    Hong KongCertificate of No Criminal Conviction
  • Police clearance
    AustraliaNational Police Check
  • Police clearance
    IndiaPolice Clearance Certificate
  • Licensing
    FINRASecurities registration fingerprint cards
  • Police clearance
    New ZealandCriminal record check
  • Police clearance
    United Arab EmiratesGood conduct certificate
  • Police clearance
    QatarPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    KuwaitPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    Saudi ArabiaPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    OmanPolice clearance certificate
  • Police clearance
    BahrainGood conduct certificate
  • Police clearance
    JapanCertificate of criminal record
  • Licensing
    NFA and CFTCFutures and derivatives registration
  • Licensing
    Professional licensingNursing, teaching, finance and more

Don't see your country? We take prints for most national police clearances. Tell us your country and we will confirm the route and price. Globeia supplies the FD-258, FD-1164 and C-216C forms; for other countries, bring the fingerprint form your authority issued.

Book for another country
Client feedback

What Our Clients Say

A selection of reviews of Globeia from our Google Business Profile, shown as they were written.

  • ★★★★★
    “Great service, I walked in and they were very helpful with ink finger printing needed for my job (US requirement)”
    JonGoogle review
  • ★★★★★
    “Greatly appreciate the service provided. Easy instructions given. Highly Recommended for fingerprinting services.”
    Rajesh kannaGoogle review
  • ★★★★★
    “This is the second time I have used services at Globeia and would highly recommend their services. Their price is highly competitive and their services are extremely efficient and quick. Their staff are also knowledgeable and kind.”
    Maria MartinezGoogle review
A Globeia partner shaking hands with a client after an appointment
For professionals

Partner with Globeia in Spain

Immigration lawyers, HR and relocation teams, coworking spaces and international schools: the full clearance process for your clients in 45 cities, one point of contact for you.

  • On-site bulk fingerprinting for teams and onboarding, anywhere in Spain
  • Apostille and legalisation through the relevant authority
  • Certified Spanish translation by a recognised sworn translator
  • One tracked file per client, from appointment to delivery
Talk to us about a partnership

Local terms you may see

  • Certificado de antecedentes penales · criminal record certificate
  • Huellas dactilares · fingerprints
  • Apostilla de La Haya · Hague apostille
  • Traducción jurada · sworn translation
  • Extranjería · the immigration office
  • Cita previa · a booked appointment
Frequently Asked Questions

Fingerprinting in Spain: Frequently Asked Questions

The questions we hear most often across Spain. Not here? Schedule a quick call.

Who we serve

Who Uses Globeia in Spain

Most clients need a police clearance for a Spanish visa, a move abroad or a professional licence.

  • Visa and residency applicants

    Digital nomad, non-lucrative and work visas, residency renewals and nationality applications.

  • Americans and Canadians in Spain

    The FBI Background Check or the RCMP Criminal Record Check without flying home, wherever in Spain you live.

  • Professionals and licensing

    FINRA, finance and healthcare registrations, and employment checks.

  • Students and researchers

    Exchanges, placements and fellowships in North America.

  • Families and couples

    Several applicants fingerprinted in one session, at home.

  • People moving on from Spain

    Police clearances for South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong and other countries.

Ready when you are, anywhere in Spain

Book One Appointment and We Handle the Rest

Pick a time in your city, pay securely, and let Globeia coordinate your police clearance, apostille and translation, then receive your completed documents, ready for submission.