“Consulate-Ready” Document Legalization Pack
Designed for self-filers and DIY movers who need guaranteed, physical North American paper handling before submitting their visa application to Spanish or Portuguese authorities.
Who Is This Package For?
The Consulate-Ready Pack is built for remote workers, freelancers, and retirees who are handling their own visa filing directly with a Spanish Consulate, Portuguese Embassy, or local immigration portal—but want to eliminate the risk of document rejection.
Instead of guessing state apostille requirements or risking unaccredited translations, our logistics team handles your complete paper file in North America and delivers consulate-certified hard copies straight to your door via express courier.
Bringing Family Dependents?
We offer standardized tier discounts for family members accompanying the main applicant:
Spouses/partners or dependents 18+ (Spain) / 16+ (Portugal). Includes FBI/RCMP check, federal apostille, marriage certificate state apostille, sworn translations, and financial audits.
Children under legal criminal age. Minors are legally exempt from background checks. Includes birth certificate state apostille, sworn translation, and family financial audit.
What Is Included in Your $1,450 Base Order
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FBI / RCMP Criminal Background Clearance:
Complete fingerprinting coordination, channeler management, and physical Secretary of State or Department of State Hague Apostille authentication in Washington, D.C. / Ottawa.
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Remote Work & Financial Pre-Audit:
Detailed legal review of your W-2 corporate permission letter, 1099 client service contracts, or pension award letters to ensure they satisfy 2026 threshold rules and Social Security standards (Form USA/E 1 compliance).
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Official MAEC Sworn Translations (*Traductor Jurado*):
Certified translations executed by Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC) registered translators or Portuguese accredited sworn linguists for guaranteed acceptance.
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90-Day Freshness Guarantee:
We synchronize fingerprint capture and courier drops so your criminal record checks never expire prior to your official submission date.
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Physical International Express Logistics:
Hard-copy stamped originals shipped directly via DHL/UPS express courier, complete with digital PDF backup copies.
Configure & Order Your Package
Select your destination, background, and family size below to calculate your total cost and begin your onboarding.
Questions Before Ordering?
Connect directly with our team to review your document timelines, background check status, or remote contract compliance before starting:
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed compliance, document timing, and legal answers structured for 2026 visa regulations.
What is the difference between a standard certified translation and a MAEC Sworn Translation?
Spanish immigration authorities and consulates strictly reject standard US notary public translations or ATA-certified translations. Spain legally mandates a Traductor Jurado—a sworn translator officially registered with Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAEC). A MAEC translation carries an official state stamp and registration number, guaranteeing 100% legal validity across all Spanish consulates and the UGE portal.
How long are FBI and RCMP criminal background checks valid for Spanish and Portuguese visas?
Criminal record certificates (FBI background checks for US citizens or RCMP background checks for Canadian citizens) are valid for exactly 90 days from their date of issuance for Spain, and up to 180 days for Portugal. Because federal apostilles in Washington D.C. or Ottawa take 3 to 6 weeks to physically process, our 90-Day Freshness Guarantee synchronizes your fingerprint capture with courier drops so your documents do not expire before your consulate appointment.
What are the 2026 minimum income requirements for the Spain Digital Nomad Visa and Portugal D8 Visa?
For 2026, Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa requires a minimum monthly remote income of €2,849/month for the primary applicant (200% of Spain’s SMI). Adding a spouse requires an additional +€1,068/month (+75%), and each child requires +€356/month (+25%). For Portugal’s D8 Digital Nomad Visa, the minimum remote income threshold is €3,680/month (4x Portugal’s minimum wage), plus an accessible bank deposit box of at least €11,040.
Why do minor children receive a 55% discount on dependent processing?
Under Spanish and Portuguese immigration laws, minor children (under 18 for Spain, under 16 for Portugal) are legally exempt from submitting criminal background checks. Because minor files do not require FBI/RCMP retrieval, Department of State federal apostilles, or background check translations, the administrative workload drops significantly. Our $652.50 minor rate reflects this actual cost difference while covering state birth certificate apostilles and sworn translations.
What is Social Security Form USA/E 1 (Certificate of Coverage) and why is it required for W-2 employees?
Form USA/E 1 is an official Certificate of Coverage issued under the US-Spain Social Security Totalization Agreement. When a US W-2 employee moves to Spain under the Digital Nomad Visa, Spain requires the employer to either register with Spanish Social Security or submit Form USA/E 1 proving the worker remains covered under US Social Security. Our Consulate-Ready Pack pre-audits your corporate remote employment setup to verify Form USA/E 1 compliance or assist in restructuring to a 1099 contractor arrangement.
Does the Consulate-Ready Pack include direct lawyer portal filing in Spain or Portugal?
No. The $1,450 Consulate-Ready Pack is designed specifically for DIY self-filers who only require physical document procurement, apostilles, sworn translations, and income pre-audits. If you require full legal representation and direct online portal submission via an affiliated practicing attorney in Madrid, Barcelona, or Lisbon, you should select our Turnkey Nomad Package ($3,850).