Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
Does the e-apostille accepted on the medical certificate for the UK Spain non lucrative visa? Or does it have to be paper based? Been asked to submit documents in 10 working days, but the process takes 15 days for paper ones.
Answers
These are the answers of Spainguru’s Spanish Non Lucrative Visa group members:
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Start the Moving to Spain Hub →“No e-apostille isn’t allowed on the ACRO or the medical certificate I am afraid.”
“We had our medical certificate apostilled but had to have it also legalised before they would apostille it so for this reason it was rejected even when translated. You can look for a private one via the GOVT (UK) website and some will turn it around in 5 days but each doc can range from £65 to £90.”
Conclusion
Navigating the requirements for medical certificates within the Spain non lucrative visa application process can be complex, particularly concerning the acceptance of e-apostilles.
The consensus is that e-apostilles are not accepted for medical certificates or ACRO documentation needed for the UK non-lucrative visa.
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Explore Cities →Applicants may face challenges with time-sensitive document submission due to apostille processing times. Seeking expedited services through private companies or ensuring documents are legalized in addition to being apostilled.
Here you can find reliable Apostille services and recommended sworn translators:
https://spainguru.es/apostille-services-us-uk/
https://spainguru.es/sworn-translations-spanish-translators-registered-with-ministry-foreign-affairs/
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