Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Canada Apostille
Using old documents: Spain generally requires documents issued within six months of your visa application. Don’t assume older certificates will be accepted.
Wrong type of document: For example, only an RCMP fingerprint-based criminal record check is accepted for Spain; name-based or local police checks are rejected.
Not checking provincial rules: Each province may have its own procedures and authorities for apostille submissions. Ignoring provincial specifics can lead to rejection.
Not verifying translations: Sworn translators must be officially recognized by Spain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A translation without certification is useless.
Folding, stapling, or marking originals: Alberta office as well as other refuses laminated documents outright. BC returns documents with smudged notary seals. GAC will not process anything with correction fluid. The easiest rule: if you wouldn't submit it to a bank for a mortgage, don't submit it for an apostille