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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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• Office Location •
Visit Our Madrid Fingerprinting Centre
Get your fingerprints captured at our authorized Madrid office.
Address:
P.º de la Castellana, 43, Chamberí, 28046 Madrid, Spain
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri : 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Disclaimer: You need to Book an Appointment in order to schedule your fingerprinting
• What We Offer •
Whether you’re applying for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa, renewing your residency, or preparing U.S. paperwork for global opportunities, Globeia ensures your documents are valid, accepted, and ready on time.
In-office ink fingerprinting at our Castellana office, or a trained associate at your Madrid location.
FBI fingerprint cards collected in Madrid are processed and submitted through Globeia Inc. in USA, for onward submission to the FBI.
RCMP Criminal Record Check (C-216C) fingerprint cards collected in Madrid are mailed to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, Canada, for digitization and electronic submission to RCMP CCRTIS from within Canada.
Sworn Spanish translations by traductores jurados recognised by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Apostille and embassy legalisation coordinated through the relevant government authorities on your behalf.
A Letter of Identity Verification is issued with every appointment, with a unique encrypted QR code.
The Letter of Identity Verification is provided by Globeia as our own confirmation of your appointment. It is not a government document and is not linked to the RCMP, the FBI, or any official authority.
Our Key Services in Madrid
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Disclaimer : Globeia does not have a physical office in this city. Services are offered via mobile appointments or remote support. Availability and timelines may vary by location.
Processing Timelines & Service Coordination in Madrid
Service
Typical Delivery Time
How It Works
FBI Identity History Summary Application
Delivery Time:
few days to weeks* (depend on nationality)How It Works:
Ink fingerprint cards are collected in Madrid and mailed to Globeia Inc. in the USA for processing and submission to the FBIRCMP Criminal Record Check Application
Delivery Time:
3 to 120 days + Mailing time is additional*How It Works:
Ink fingerprint forms are collected in Madrid and mailed to Globeia Incorporated, where electronic submission to the RCMP RTID system is completedMobile Ink Fingerprint Collection in Madrid
Delivery Time:
Same day of the appointmentsHow It Works:
Mobile ink fingerprint collection appointments are available across Madrid at your home, office, or preferred location
Sworn Spanish Translation
Delivery Time:
2-4 Days*How It Works:
Sworn Spanish translations are completed by Ministry of Justice–approved translators
Apostille & Authentication Coordination
Delivery Time:
6-7 weeks*How It Works:
Apostille and authentication requests are coordinated through the relevant competent government authority based on document origin
International Courier Delivery
Delivery Time:
2-3 weeks* (vary)How It Works:
Documents are shipped through tracked international courier services
Ink fingerprinting, international submission, sworn translation, and apostille coordination - all managed through a single point of contact in Madrid.
*Disclaimer: Processing times for the FBI Identity History Summary, RCMP Criminal Record Check, sworn translation, and apostille requests are determined entirely by the FBI, the RCMP, Spain's MAEC, the U.S. Department of State, courier providers, or the relevant competent authority. Globeia has no control over these timelines.
*Disclaimer: Processing times for the FBI Identity History Summary, RCMP Criminal Record Check, sworn translation, and apostille requests are determined entirely by the FBI, the RCMP, Spain's MAEC, the U.S. Department of State, courier providers, or the relevant competent authority. Globeia has no control over these timelines.
• Why Trust Us? •
Why Expats in Madrid Choose Globeia
30,000+ clients worldwide trust us for secure document coordination.
In-office fingerprinting in Madrid at our Castellana location for private, secure appointments.
All documents and fingerprints are handled with strict data security and GDPR-compliant processes.
Every fingerprint card reviewed for impression quality before it leaves Madrid - clear ridges, complete rolls, no smudging.
Bilingual support in English and Spanish, so nothing is lost in translation between you, Spanish authorities, and our offices abroad.
A single coordinated file - ink fingerprinting, sworn translation, and apostille submission managed in parallel where possible.
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.
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 require sworn Spanish translations or apostille coordination, we handle them alongside your fingerprints. Ministry-recognised translators certify translations, and apostille applications are submitted to the relevant government authority on your behalf for use in Spain or abroad.
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.
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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With Globeia, you don't need to chase multiple different offices for fingerprints, translations, and apostilles. We coordinate everything through one point of contact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Please feel free to contact us for anything if you don't find answers to your questions.
Yes. Globeia offers mobile fingerprinting in Madrid. Our trained associate comes to your preferred location - home, office, coworking space, or embassy -at a time convenient for you.
FBI processing times are determined by the FBI and depend on citizenship status, application volume, and current processing conditions. Globeia keeps you updated throughout, and you'll receive your report securely via email, with optional printed copies or apostille coordination if needed.
Yes. Globeia Madrid collects ink fingerprints on the official C-216C card and couriers them to Globeia Incorporated in Toronto, the RCMP-accredited office that submits to the RCMP from within Canada. The RCMP independently processes the submission and issues the Criminal Record Check. RCMP processing times currently range from 3 to 120 days, excluding international courier transit.
Yes. All sworn Spanish translations are completed by Ministry-recognised traductores jurados and certified for official use in Spain, including visas, residency applications, and legal documents.
Yes. Globeia coordinates apostilles for both U.S. and Spanish documents. U.S. documents are submitted to the U.S. Department of State or the relevant Secretary of State, and Spanish documents are submitted to Spain's MAEC. For countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention, we arrange embassy legalisation instead.
Globeia does not directly apostille official government documents and does not perform apostille services on behalf of any government authority
Globeia does not directly apostille official government documents and does not perform apostille services on behalf of any government authority
With the optional concierge upgrade, Globeia coordinates each part of your file in sequence - appointment scheduling, ink fingerprint collection, sworn translation handling, notarization where required, apostille and embassy legalisation coordination through the relevant government authorities, and tracked delivery to your Madrid address or abroad. You stay with one point of contact throughout.
Yes, you can book an in-office appointment at our Madrid location at Paseo de la Castellana 43, Chamberí. Our trained associates will take your fingerprints and guide you through any Criminal Record Check, apostille, or translation services you require.
In-office appointments provide a quiet, private, and fully equipped environment for your fingerprinting. You also have immediate access to our staff for any questions, document verification, or additional services like apostille coordination and translations.
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✔ Mobile ink fingerprinting in Madrid for international applications
✔ Apostille coordination for U.S., Spanish, and Canadian documents
✔ Sworn Spanish translations
✔ Tracked international delivery
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