An apostille is an official certification that authenticates documents for use in foreign countries. An apostille is internationally recognised and simplifies the process of verifying documents across borders, making it easier for individuals and businesses to conduct transactions overseas.

People often contact me asking for help with applying for their Spanish visa. The first thing to note is that as a Notary Public I am not an immigration lawyer and I cannot advise you on the visa application process. If you are in doubt, speak with your University admissions team, employer or the organisation or person that you are liaising with in Spain.

I recently dealt with an urgent matter in which a young child was due to go on a cruise with family friends, without his parents. The parents had been told last minute that the child would not be able to travel without a notarised letter of consent, giving permission to the family friends to act in place of the parents (known as acting in loco parentis).