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Globeia Madrid | International Ink Fingerprinting
and Documents Service in Madrid

Work Globally. Stay Local in Madrid.

Madrid moves fast - but the paperwork rarely keeps up. Long queues at ministries, fragmented services across different offices, and documents returned for missing stamps turn a simple task into a month-long ordeal. That's where Globeia Madrid comes in.

We're your partner for professional ink fingerprinting, international Criminal Record Check coordination, apostille support, and sworn Spanish translations - all managed through one coordinated process.

Unlike agencies that take your fingerprints and send you elsewhere, Globeia Madrid operates as one integrated network. Ink fingerprints are collected here in Madrid. FBI fingerprinting cards are submitted by Globeia Inc. in USA. Whereas fingerprinting cards for RCMP Criminal Record Checks goes to Globeia Incorporated - our RCMP-accredited office in Toronto - for submission to the RCMP's RTID system from within Canada.

Book through our SmartPortal, or visit us at Paseo de la Castellana 43, Chamberí, 28046 Madrid.

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• Why Expats in Madrid Choose Globeia •

Trusted by 30,000+ clients globally, including expats and professionals based in Madrid, for cross-border fingerprinting needs.

Secure in-office appointments in Madrid at Paseo de la Castellana with optional mobile collection across the city.

GDPR-compliant handling of sensitive identity data, designed for international submissions to the US, Canada, and beyond.

Every fingerprint card is carefully checked in Madrid for clarity and compliance before it is sent overseas.

Direct coordination pathways for FBI (USA) and RCMP (Canada) submissions through Globeia’s international network offices.

Streamlined Madrid-based process that connects local fingerprint collection with overseas processing, reducing delays and rework.

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Mobile Fingerprinting in Madrid

Forget about long queues at police stations. With Globeia, a trained associate comes to you, whether you're working in a coworking space in Gran Vía, living in Salamanca, or staying near Retiro Park.

All fingerprinting in Madrid is captured using the ink-and-roll method on the official paper cards FD-258 or FD-1164 for the FBI, C-216C for the RCMP. Each impression is reviewed for clarity and completeness before the card is sealed for courier. Upon completion of your fingerprinting appointment, you receive Globeia’s Letter of Identity Verification with an encrypted QR code, to prove authenticity of the fingerprints.

FBI Identity History Summary

Your fingerprints are captured by our trained associate in Madrid and couriered to Globeia Inc. in USA, which handles onward submission to the FBI. The FBI independently processes the submission and issues the Identity History Summary. FBI processing times are determined by the FBI and depend on citizenship status, application volume, and current processing conditions. Typical timelines are approximately 1-3 business days for U.S. citizens and around 2-3 weeks for non-U.S. citizens, excluding international courier time.

Globeia Madrid handles accurate ink fingerprinting locally, with submission managed by our office abroad.

RCMP Criminal Record Check

We coordinate Canadian Criminal Record Check submissions using ink fingerprints collected in Madrid. The completed C-216C card is couriered to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto - our RCMP-accredited office - which digitizes and submits the fingerprints to the RCMP's RTID system from within Canada. The RCMP independently processes the submission and issues the Criminal Record Check. Processing times are determined by the RCMP and currently range from 3 to 120 days, excluding international courier transit.

Note: Globeia Madrid is not accredited by the RCMP. RCMP accreditation is held exclusively by Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police does not accredit private fingerprinting companies outside Canada and has no relationship with Globeia Madrid.

Sworn Spanish Translations and Apostilles

Sworn Translations: Traductores jurados officially recognised by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ensure your FBI Identity History Summary, RCMP Criminal Record Check, and other foreign-language documents are legally valid in Spain.

Apostille Services: Coordinated through the relevant authority based on document origin - the U.S. Department of State, the relevant Secretary of State, or Global Affairs Canada.

Authentication and embassy Legalisation: For cases where an apostille alone is not sufficient.

Please note that Globeia does not directly apostille official government documents and does not perform apostille services on behalf of any government authority. All apostille and authentication requests are submitted by our company to the designated competent government authority on your behalf.

Mobile Fingerprinting Across Madrid and Surrounding Areas

Globeia offers mobile fingerprinting across Madrid, saving you the time and hassle of travelling across the city for appointments.

We cover all major Madrid districts including Salamanca, Chamberí, Retiro, Centro, Malasaña, Lavapiés, Arganzuela, Moncloa-Aravaca, and Hortaleza, as well as surrounding areas like Pozuelo, Las Rozas, Alcobendas, Majadahonda, Getafe, and Alcalá de Henares.

For companies, we also provide on-site bulk fingerprinting in Madrid offices, ideal for HR teams and multinational firms managing multiple employee checks at once, especially along Paseo de la Castellana and the CTBA business district.

Prefer in-person visits? You can also book an appointment at our Madrid office on Paseo de la Castellana 43, Chamberí.

Letter Of Authentication

Globeia is the only fingerprinting service globally that issues an official Letter of Identity Verification for every fingerprinting appointment - a revolutionary standard in secure and verifiable fingerprinting.

This document confirms that your fingerprints were collected by a trained Globeia Fingerprinting Officer, following strict identity verification and international fingerprinting protocols.

Each letter is equipped with a unique, encrypted QR code, enabling instant, tamper-proof verification by government agencies, licensing authorities, employers, and law enforcement.

This advanced verification system helps reduce the risk of rejection, confirms that fingerprints were properly and professionally captured, and represents a level of transparency and assurance that no other company in the industry offers.

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• The Process •

How It Works in Madrid - Step by Step

The Process

Step 1

Step 1: Book Your Fingerprinting Appointment

Use our SmartPortal to schedule a convenient date and time. Choose to visit our Madrid office at Paseo de la Castellana 43, Chamberí, 28046, or opt for a mobile fingerprinting appointment at your home, office, or coworking space. Before your appointment is confirmed, you will complete a Face ID verification through Globeia's SmartPortal.

Step 2

Step 2: Fingerprints Taken with Precision

A trained associate collects your fingerprints using the ink-and-roll method on the official card FD-258/FD-1164 for the FBI, C-216C for the RCMP. Each impression is reviewed for clarity and completeness before the card is sealed for courier. Your Letter of Identity Verification is issued at the end of the appointment.

Step 3

Step 3: Submission Coordination

Completed cards are couriered to the appropriate office abroad, Globeia Inc. in USA for FBI submissions, Globeia Incorporated in Toronto for RCMP submissions. SmartPortal tracking covers the stages Globeia controls appointment, card preparation, courier handoff, and result receipt at our office abroad.

Step 4

Step 4: Translation and Apostille Services

If your documents need to be valid in Spain or abroad, Globeia coordinates sworn translations and apostille processing for you. Sworn translations are done by traductores jurados authorised by Spain’s MAEC and accepted by official authorities.

Apostille requests are submitted to the relevant government authority (U.S. or Canada); Globeia only coordinates the process.

Step 5

Step 5: Receive Your Documents Anywhere

Completed documents, FBI Identity History Summary, RCMP Criminal Record Check, sworn translations, and apostilled originals are securely delivered to your Madrid address or shipped abroad. Everything is ready to use for visas, residency, employment, or other official purposes.

Globeia Network: Globeia Madrid operates as part of the Globeia international network, coordinating with Globeia Incorporated (Canada) for RCMP submissions and Globeia Inc. (USA) for FBI fingerprint card processing. Globeia is not endorsed by the RCMP, the FBI, FINRA, or any government authority. All criminal record checks and identity history summaries are issued directly by the relevant authority.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please feel free to contact us for anything if you don't find answers to your questions.

Start with ink fingerprints on an official FD-258 or FD-1164 card collected in Madrid. Globeia Madrid coordinates the FBI submission through the USA office and manages the process through to your Identity History Summary. Once issued, we can also handle US apostille coordination and sworn Spanish translation- all as one coordinated service.

Usually both, depending on what your consulate or immigration lawyer is asking for. The Spanish antecedentes penales covers your record in Spain. The FBI Identity History Summary covers your US record. They are completely separate documents issued by different authorities and one cannot substitute for the other. If your residency application specifically requests a US background check, only the FBI version will be accepted.

Yes, mobile fingerprinting is available across Madrid. A Globeia associate comes to your home, office, or coworking space, or you can visit our Castellana office if preferred.

Almost certainly not for residency or visa applications. Spanish authorities require a traducción jurada- a sworn translation completed by an official translator recognised by Spain's Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores. A regular translation or one done by an unrecognised translator will be rejected. Globeia works with MAEC-recognised traductores jurados who certify translations specifically for Spanish immigration and legal use.

Yes. If you already have your FBI result, Globeia can coordinate the apostille through the US Department of State and the sworn Spanish translation through a Ministry-recognised translator without restarting the fingerprinting process. Just share your existing report when you book and the team will advise on the next steps specific to your situation.

It depends on what the requesting authority has asked for. Spain is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so if a Canadian criminal record check is being submitted to a Spanish authority like an immigration office, court, or employer, an apostille issued by Global Affairs Canada is generally required. The translation requirement depends on whether the receiving authority requires a Spanish-language version. Confirm the exact requirements with whoever is requesting the document before starting.

Yes. FINRA registration requires ink fingerprints on compliant cards which are then submitted through your sponsoring firm in the US. Globeia collects your ink prints in Madrid at our Castellana office or at your workplace and returns the completed cards to you or your firm's compliance team for submission through your member firm's FINRA registration process. You do not need to travel to the United States.

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US citizens usually need an FBI Identity History Summary, while Canadians or former Canadian residents need an RCMP Criminal Record Check. In most cases, both documents must be apostilled and translated into Spanish. Globeia Madrid coordinates fingerprinting, apostille, and sworn translation for both processes through one point of contact.

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Partner With Globeia Madrid

Globeia Madrid works with immigration lawyers, HR teams, relocation agencies, and international schools across the city to simplify international document processes for their clients.

Through a partnership with Globeia, you can offer:

✔ Mobile fingerprinting across Madrid for FBI, RCMP, and international background checks.

✔ Coordinated handling of criminal record checks for U.S. and Canadian applications.

✔ Sworn Spanish translations for official use in Spain and abroad.

✔ Apostille and legalisation coordination through the relevant authorities.

✔ Bulk fingerprinting support for corporate onboarding and international hires.

✔ End-to-end tracking via a single coordinated process for all client cases.

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Mobile Fingerprinting Across Madrid and Surrounding Areas

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