An official UK birth certificate prepared correctly for Spanish visa submission — issued, apostilled, and sworn-translated in the correct order.
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If you’re applying for a Spanish long-stay visa from the UK, the Spanish consulate may request a UK birth certificate as part of your application.
This is commonly required when a minor is applying as a dependant, when a parent is relocating to Spain with their child, or where a family relationship needs to be formally evidenced as part of the visa process, including certain sponsorship arrangements.
For use in Spain, the birth certificate usually needs to be:
At Wilmer Health, we manage each stage together so your birth certificate is prepared properly and ready for Spanish visa submission.
Arranging a UK birth certificate for a Spanish visa involves several steps. We coordinate them in the correct order so nothing is missed.
Complete our secure online form with the your details and relevant information needed to locate the official record.
We obtain a newly issued official birth certificate, arrange the UK Hague Apostille, and coordinate the Spanish sworn translation — ensuring everything is prepared correctly for Spain.
Your fully prepared birth certificate is delivered to your chosen address, ready for consular submission.
To obtain a UK birth certificate for Spanish visa purposes, we’ll ask for:
These details allow us to locate and obtain an official copy of the birth certificate from the relevant UK register office or the General Register Office. If you’re unsure about any of the information, our team will guide you before anything is submitted.
“When applying for a Spanish visa with children or dependants, the documentation must be prepared carefully and correctly. Birth certificates play an important role in confirming family relationships, and consulates can be particular about how these documents are presented.
At Wilmer Health, we coordinate the full process — obtaining a newly issued UK birth certificate, arranging the apostille, and ensuring the sworn translation is completed in the correct format. By managing each step together, we help reduce the hassle and stress of managing all these steps yourself.
Our aim is simply to make sure your paperwork is properly prepared, so you can focus on your move to Spain with confidence.”
Dr Andrew Smith, Medical Director at Wilmer Health
“I used Wilmer Health to obtain my Spanish visa medical certificate. The process was incredibly easy — a quick online form and everything was handled for me.
I received my medical certificate almost immediately, and Adam guided me through the process. I was struggling to get these documents sorted, but Wilmer Health made it effortless. Five stars — highly recommended.”
A UK birth certificate may be required for a Spanish long-stay visa when a family relationship needs to be formally proven. Spanish consulates commonly request a birth certificate where a child is applying as a dependant, where a parent is relocating with a minor, or where a parental relationship must be evidenced for visa purposes.
In most cases, adult applicants do not need to provide their own birth certificate unless a specific family relationship must be proven. For standard Non-Lucrative, Student, or Digital Nomad visa applications made independently, a birth certificate is usually not required.
Yes. Spanish consulates often require civil documents such as birth certificates to be recently issued, commonly within the last three months at the time of submission. An older certificate may not be accepted.
Yes. When submitted for a Spanish visa, a UK birth certificate generally requires a UK Hague Apostille issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The apostille confirms that the document is an authentic UK public record and allows it to be formally recognised in Spain.
Yes. Wilmer Health can obtain a newly issued official copy of your UK birth certificate from the appropriate register office or the General Register Office. We then coordinate the apostille and sworn translation so the document is prepared correctly for Spanish visa submission.
Preparation typically takes around 10 working days, including obtaining the certificate, arranging the apostille, and completing the sworn translation. Timeframes may vary slightly depending on official processing times.
No. Spanish consulates generally require a physical birth certificate with the original apostille attached, along with the sworn translation. Digital copies are usually not sufficient for long-stay visa applications submitted from the UK.
If a birth certificate is submitted without the required apostille or sworn translation, the Spanish consulate may request additional documents or delay processing. Ensuring the document is recently issued, apostilled, and correctly translated helps reduce the risk of follow-up requests.
Birth certificates are most commonly required for family-based applications linked to Spanish long-stay visas, including the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV), certain Student Visa applications involving minors, and applications where dependants are included.
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