It is not the first time that we talk about the different doubts and questions generated by the simple fact of wanting to access a security body of the Spanish state if you have one or more tattoos. For example, a while ago we talked about whether or not you can enter the army with tattoos. And we did the same with the National Police solving the main questions you will ask yourself if you want to apply for the entrance exams but have tattoos. Well today We will talk about whether or not it is possible to access the Civil Guard with tattoos.
First of all and before I start to explain the limitations of having tattoos and wanting to access the Civil Guard, We must take a look at what the current regulations say about tattoos that can be worn or not to enter. Specifically, and in the latest competitive examinations (including 2016), the regulations include the following about having tattoos and wanting to enter the Civil Guard.
Neck tattoos are not suitable for access to the Civil Guard as they are visible.
"Lack of tattoos that contain expressions or images contrary to constitutional values, authorities or military virtues, which represent contempt for the uniform, which may violate the discipline or the image of the Civil Guard in any of its forms, which reflect obscene motives or incite discrimination of a sexual, racial, ethnic or religious nature.
Likewise, tattoos that could be visible wearing the different modalities of the uniforms of general use of the Civil Guard Corps are not allowed ... "
And the same goes for tattoos on the hands.
Therefore, we can say that IT DEPENDS on the type of tattoo you have to be able to access the Civil Guard or be excluded during the tests and previous reviews. First and foremost, none of your tattoos will be visible in the various regulatory uniforms (including short-sleeved summer uniforms).
The types of tattoos that are rejected by the Civil Guard
- Tattoos cannot be offensive to the Spanish constitution, to the authorities or military virtues or to the discipline and image of the Civil Guard.
- That are obscene or offensive to modesty.
- That incite sexual, racial, ethnic or religious discrimination.
A national policeman with tattoos.
If you have tattoos that do not meet any of the above conditions, you will not have any problem.
I have a tattoo that is not admitted but I want to join the Civil Guard, what can I do?
I am very afraid that in this case you will have to choose two options. Either stop your efforts to access the Civil Guard or, choose to remove tattoos that are not supported. To do this, you can choose different techniques, such as covering the tattoo with another by making a "cover up" with a design that is accepted, or directly opting for the laser to remove the tattoo quickly and effectively.
In any case, what you should never do is cover them with makeup or trying to fool you by saying you don't have any tattoos when you don't.
Source - guardicivl requirements