Question about the non lucrative Spain visa apostille in Canada
My Gestor has told me we have to get our non lucrative Spain visa documents that require an apostille apostilled in our home country.
Where did everyone who has been through the process get theirs’ done? Do Spanish Consulates offer this service or do we have to find a private company?
We live in NS and are applying through the Montreal Spanish Consulate.
Answers about the non lucrative Spain visa apostille in Canada
These are the answers of some Facebook group members:
First Answer: “Check with the Spanish embassy for most accurate information as we were told that Canadian documents do not need to be Apostilled but they do need to be translated by an official recognized translator. From the Toronto consulate office website: “Only documents from outside of Canada must be legalized or apostilled and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into English or Spanish”.”
Second Answer: “Each consulate seems to have their own process so definitely check the one you are using. Be careful of the info you get from any forums. People are well meaning but often provide info that is outdated or not relevant to your specific situation. Good luck.”
Third Answer: “Documents for apostille have to be sent to Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa, this is the only office that does apostille in Canada.”
In conclusion, it appears that the process for getting non lucrative Spain visa documents apostilled varies depending on the specific consulate and location. Some members advised to check with the Spanish embassy for the most accurate information and some were told that Canadian documents do not need to be apostilled but they do need to be translated by an official sworn translator. Other members have had to send their documents to Global Affairs in Ottawa, and have experienced varying wait times, from 10 to 45 days. It is important to note that each consulate may have their own process and it is best to check with the specific consulate being used and to be cautious of outdated or irrelevant information found on forums.
