Apostilles, DBS checks, transcripts, vital records, notarized powers of attorney — we pick up in London, Manchester, Edinburgh or wherever you are and deliver in Barcelona, Madrid or wherever you need. Or the other way. Flat price, Spanish and English support, no surprises.
Same shipment with DHL: ~€45. FedEx and UPS: €40–55. Royal Mail International Tracked: cheaper, but takes 5–10 days with limited tracking. Us: €39, 3–5 days, support in your language.
Law firms · universities · corporate → dedicated account with VAT and NDA
The real comparison
Same document, same route, same approximate delivery time. The difference is the flat price — and having someone in Barcelona who understands your Spanish procedure.
| OUR OPTIONAcacia Cargo | DHL Express | FedEx | UPS | Royal Mail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max weight | 0.5 kg | 0.5 kg | 0.5 kg | 0.5 kg | Variable |
| Price | €39 | ~€45 | €40–55 | €40–55 | €20–35 |
| Pickup at origin | |||||
| Real-time tracking | |||||
| Insurance included | |||||
| Spanish support | |||||
| Local UK network | |||||
| Delivery time | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 3–5 days | 5–10 days |
| Real final price | €39 (all in) | ~€50–60 (+ insurance) | ~€45–80 (+ insurance) | ~€45–80 (+ insurance) | Variable, slow |
Public rates from DHL Express, FedEx International Priority and UPS Worldwide Express for standard document shipping United Kingdom–Spain (0.5 kg), checked in 2026. Royal Mail International Tracked offers a cheaper rate but with 6–14 day delivery times, very limited international tracking after customs, and basic insurance — not recommended for critical documents.
So why do the others charge more?
Because with the big couriers you're paying for the global network, not just the shipment. DHL, FedEx and UPS cover 220+ countries and that structure is priced into every shipment, wherever it goes. We've built direct routes with trusted local operators — fewer layers, deals worked out over the years, volume that brings costs down. The final price reflects that: €39 flat, all in, no markup for a network your shipment doesn't need.
Transparency
Document pickup at origin
Any UK location or mainland Spain city.
Insured international transport
Up to 0.5 kg. Base insurance included at no extra cost.
Real-time tracking
Tracking number from departure to delivery.
Coordination with local UK courier
We work with trusted local operators for pickup in any state.
Delivery at destination
Hand delivery with signature. Home address or our Barcelona office if you prefer.
Support in Spanish and English
Via WhatsApp, phone or in person at Pelai 9.
We don't handle the UK apostille
Your document must reach us already apostilled by the corresponding Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO Legalisation Office). We explain the process on WhatsApp.
We don't process UK documents
We don't obtain DBS checks, GRO certificates, Transcripts or any document. If yours doesn't exist yet, it must first be issued in the UK. We transport it once it's ready.
We don't do sworn translation
If you need a Spanish translation for official procedures, we recommend sworn translators certified by MAEC (€30–60 separate).
We're not a degree recognition agency
Degree recognition is handled by the Ministry or ANECA in Spain. We bring you the documents; you or a specialised agent handle the recognition.
We don't handle the Spanish apostille
If you're sending a Spanish document to the UK and it needs apostille, you handle that at the Ministry of Justice or Notaries College before handing us the document.
Why we're honest about what we DON'T do
Because a thousand companies promise everything and fail at almost everything. We prefer to tell you the truth: we're specialists in document transport, period. If you need apostille, degree processing or sworn translation, we tell you exactly who does it well — even if that's not us. Your trust is worth more than a badly served customer.
Transparent pricing
Not magic. Not a temporary offer. It's the business model.
We don't cover 220 countries like DHL. Our operation is concentrated on specific Spain corridors — the UK is one of them. Less complexity = lower costs.
We work directly with local operators in the UK for pickup and ground. We negotiate rates with them. An individual customer would never get those prices.
One office in Barcelona. One bilingual team. No executives in glass towers. The price you see is the real price of the service.
We know the Ministry procedures, the Hague apostille, ANECA recognition, consular timelines. We're not a generic courier — we're the UK↔Spain bridge.
Real cases
Apostille (FCDO Legalisation Office)
London → Madrid
3–5 days
To validate a UK document in Spain: inheritance, legal procedures, civil status.
Transcripts + University Diploma
Cambridge → Barcelona
3–5 days
For degree recognition at the Ministry of Universities / ANECA.
DBS Certificate
Birmingham → Madrid
3–5 days
For Spanish residency, work visa or nationality.
Birth Certificate + Apostille
Edinburgh → Barcelona
3–5 days
For Spanish nationality, family reunification or civil marriage.
Notarized Power of Attorney
Manchester → Valencia
3–5 days
To sell property in Spain or handle estate without traveling.
Apostilled Spanish certificates
Barcelona → London
3–5 days
For UK procedures: HMRC, Home Office, marriage, education.
Your document not on the list? Any document up to 0.5 kg between the United Kingdom and Spain: €39. Ask us on WhatsApp.
Tailored solutions
VAT invoicing, volume rate, NDA for sensitive documentation, shared tracking for your team and a direct point of contact. We work with notaries, law firms, universities, immigration firms and corporate offices with operations in both countries.
Fiscal invoice with CIF, transfer or deferred payment. Dedicated account for recurring or volume shipments.
We sign NDAs for sensitive documentation. Private tracking only for your team.
Notaries · Law firms with US-ES cases · Universities with exchange programs · Immigration firms · Transatlantic corporate offices.
FAQ
No catch. We specialise in the United Kingdom↔Spain route, work with local UK couriers and have recurring volume (nationality, degree recognition, transatlantic estates). DHL/FedEx/UPS charge €40–55 because they cover 220 countries with global infrastructure. More detail in the 'Why €39' section.
Yes. Carrer de Pelai 9, 08001 Barcelona. Office hours, support in Spanish and English.
Royal Mail International Tracked is cheaper than us, but takes 5 to 10 days, international tracking is very limited (visibility drops once past Spanish customs) and insurance for important documents is almost none. Not a real alternative for urgent or critical documents. If yours isn't urgent or critical, Royal Mail can work for you.
Tell us your case in 30 seconds. If it fits our service, we start today.
Closed quote before we start. No commitment. If there's a weight, remote-state or urgent-service surcharge, we tell you BEFORE.
Carrer de Pelai 9 08001 Barcelona