Spain Student Visa Guide 2024: Checklist, Fees and How to
Apply
Priya Garg
Study Abro ad Expert
Updated on Jul 8, 2024 12:44 IST
Student Visa Spain: Spain is a great study-abroad destination for Indian students. Along with
its scenic beauty and good climatic conditions, Spain hosts some of the top universities which
are good for studying abroad for international students. Indian students looking to study in
Spain would be required to apply for a Spain Student Visa from India before they can enter
the European country.
In this article, we are going to be talking about how to get a student visa f or Spain. We will
also learn about the Spain study visa requirements, its f ees and processing time.
Who Can Apply f or a Spain Student Visa?
When the visa stays f or the purposes of training, voluntary work and internships of the
students is going to exceed 90 days, in that case, a Spain student visa is required. However,
a Spain student visa can also be of f ered f or the stays f or conversation class assistants
and au pairs. T his implies that students whose study stay is going to be less than 90 days
do not need to apply f or a Spain student visa. In such cases, a short-term visa may be
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issued to the international students.
In this section, we are going to be talking about who requires a Spain student visa f rom India.
As per the of f icial website of the Ministry of Foreign Af f airs, European Union and
Cooperation and the Government of Spain, students who are participating in the f ollowing
undertakings are required to apply f or a Spain Study Visa:
Students who are pursuing f ull-time (minimum of 20 hours per week) studies at an
accredited school or educational centre that will result in a degree, diploma, or
certif icate
Candidates who are engaged in Doctoral studies or T raining activities
International students applying f or secondary school (middle or high school) exchange
programmes with an accredited school or science centre.
Candidates applying f or Internships or traineeships at public or private entities that do
not qualif y f or an internship visa
Volunteer services f or programmes working in areas of general and/or public interest
“Au pair" programmes, and
T eaching assistants (auxiliaries de conversación)
Of ten, students are under the impression that they are eligible to apply f or a Spain Student
Visa directly. However, that is not the case. At the time of applying f or a Student Visa in
Spain, the applicant is required to provide proof of acceptance f or the study, training or
volunteering activity or internship in the f oreign country by providing an original copy of the
acceptance document.
Check: Student Visas f or Study Abroad: Requirement, Fees and Application Process
Spain Study Visa or Schengen Visa: Which is the right Visa f or you?
Applicants are of ten conf used about the right kind of visa during the application process.
T his section is def initely aimed at clearing that conf usion. Candidates who are f lying to
Spain to study, train, intern or undertake volunteer work that is less than 90 days in duration
are not required to apply f or a Spain student visa. In f act, depending on the applicant's
nationality, a short-stay visa may be required. However, when the duration of stay exceeds
90 days – the applicant is required to apply f or a Spain Student Visa.
Documents Required f or the Spain Student Visa: Checklist
T he Spanish student visa checklist of all the required documents is given below. T he
f ollowing original documents and their copy, as described, are required to apply f or the Spain
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Student Visa f or Indian students.
Spain Student Visa Documents Checklist
Documents Description Checked
T wo duly f illed and signed (by the
Visa Application Form (2
1 person in whose name the visa will be Yes
copies)
issued) National Visa Application f orms
Recent passport-size T wo recent photos with a white
2 Yes
coloured photographs (2) background
Unexpired passport valid f or entire
Valid passport (original + study duration, with 2 blank pages.
3 Yes
photocopy) Include a photocopy of the biometric
data page(s)
Admission Letter (original From authorised Spanish educational
4 Yes
+ copy) institution f or a f ull-time study program
Description of study, training, or
5 Study Plan research to be undertaken - to be Yes
provided by your institution in Spain
Evidence of paid f ees or course
Proof of Payment of reservation. In case of minors, the ID
6 Yes
Fees proof of the person who has made the
payment is required.
Document showing proof of
7 Accommodation Proof accommodation in Spain, including Yes
address
Copies of all previous academic
Previous Qualif ications
8 qualif ications and work experience (if Yes
(photocopies)
any)
Documents showing economic means
9 Proof of Funding f or stay (e.g., scholarship, f amily Yes
support, personal f unds)
Proof of public or private health
10 Medical Insurance Yes
insurance valid in Spain f or entire stay
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A translated certif icate stating the
Medical Certif icate (f or applicant is f ree f rom diseases of public
11 Yes
stays > 180 days) health concern
Fees paid via Demand Draf t to
Spain Student Visa Fees
12 "CONSULAT E GENERAL OF SPAIN Yes
(Demand Draf t)
MUMBAI"
Notarized authorization f rom
Additional documents f or
13 parents/guardians and a declaration Yes
minors (if applicable)
f rom the responsible person in Spain
Police Clearance T ranslated and legalised certif icates
14 Certif icate (f or adults, f rom countries of residence in the past Yes
stays > 180 days) 5 years
Click here to download the detailed Spain Student Visa Documents Guide.
Import ant Inst ruct ions Regarding t he Document Submission
T he f ollowing points of instruction must be taken care of while gathering documents f or
your Spanish student visa application:
1. T ranslation: All the documents must be translated into Spanish and the same must be
legalised (legalisation to be done af ter translation of the documents) bef ore
presenting.
2. Photocopies: A copy of each of the translated and legalised documents along with the
original documents (wherever necessary) must be submitted.
3. Interviews: At any time during the visa application procedure, this Consulate General
may require the personal appearance of the applicant, and if considered necessary,
conduct a personal interview. T his Consulate General may also require any additional
documents.
Check: Cost of Studying in Spain
Spain Visa Fee
Short T erm Visa (Schengen Visa) $60
Long-T erm Visa f or Non-USA citizens $80
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While submitting the above-mentioned Spain study visa requirements f or Indian students,
applicants should keep in mind that a lot of the non-Spanish documents must be
authenticated with the Apostille of T he Hague and translated into Spanish. T he applicant
must submit a notarized copy of both the original document in English and the Spanish
translation.
Visa Requirements f or Family Members
A lot of times, students are accompanied by their parents or spouses. Applicants should
note that they are NOT covered by the same Study Visa as the student. T hey are required to
apply f or a separate visa. For this visa, the accompanying applicant is required to submit the
f ollowing documents to process their visa:
Visa Application Form
Photograph
Valid Passport
Health Insurance
Character Certif icate
Medical Certif icate
Spain Visa Fees
T he Consular Of f ice has the authority to request additional documents or inf ormation,
and/or call the applicant in f or an interview. However, the Visa issued to the f amily member
does the allow the member to work in a f oreign country.
Check: Cost of Living in Spain
How to Get a Student Visa f or Spain?
In this section, we are going to be talking about how to apply f or a Spain Student Visa f rom
India.
Step 1: T he Spain study visa application must be submitted in person by the applicant or by
one of their parents if the applicant is a minor. T hey may also be of f ered through a duly
accredited representative.
Step 2: T he Consular Of f ice is the competent authority to accept visa applications f rom
individuals residing in cities that have a consulate. Candidates can also approach visa agents
that are pre-approved by the Consular Of f ice. Applicants are required to only approach
agents that are approved by the Consulate General of Spain in India. Don’t f orget to make
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an appointment with the Consular Of f ice nearest to you.
Step 3: When you submit your Student Visa application, the Consular Of f ice will provide the
applicant with proof of receipt of the application with a code that will enable the candidate to
check the status of their dossier through a link f ound on the of f icial website.
Step 4: At times the Consular Of f ice may ask the candidate to submit any missing
documents, or to provide additional documents or data that are necessary f or a decision
regarding the Student Visa application f or Spain. T he applicant may also be called in f or a
personal interview.
Step 5: Once a decision has been made, the Spain Study Visa must be collected in person by
the applicant or by their representative (if the applicant is a minor) within a maximum period
of two months, counted as of the day af ter the date on which the f avourable decision is
notif ied to the candidate. T he Consular Of f ice will get in touch with the applicant to inf orm
him/her regarding the procedure f or the return of the passport and any other original
documentation.
In addition, you will need to prove that you have no criminal record in the f orm of a
Certif icate of Absence of Police Records (Certificado de Antecedentes Penales) and prove
that you are in good physical and mental health by submitting a letter f rom your doctor
attesting to that ef f ect*.
Initially, you will be given a student visa f or only three months which is just part of the
process. As a result, within one month of your arrival in Spain, you will need to go to a
Foreigners’ Of f ice (Oficina de Extranjeros) or an of f ice of the National Police (Policía
Nacional) closest to where you live in Spain and apply f or a student card f or your
Autorización de Estancia por Estudios. T he student card will replace the student visa that you
were issued in your home country. T he card is generally valid f or one year, but it can be
renewed every year as long as you continue to f ulf ill the requirements. Your institution will
help you with this process.
Spain Study Visa – Ref usals and Appeals
T he Spain student visa is an independent process. When a particular Study Visa application
or study stay permit is rejected, the candidate would be notif ied in writing inf orming him of
the reason(s) f or the rejection of his Spain Student Visa application. In case a study permit
or visa is ref used – the applicant can submit a request f or reconsideration to the Consular
Of f ice within 1 month of the day f ollowing the date on which notif ication of the ref usal was
received.
What is t he right t ime t o apply f or a Spain St udy Visa?
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Candidates are encouraged to submit their visa application f orm along with the required
documents f or their Spain Student Visa f rom India no earlier than 90 days prior to the
planned date of travel. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as the process is lengthy
and to avoid any last-minute hurdles.
What is t he Spain St udent Visa Processing Time India?
Generally, a decision regarding your Spain Study Visa is made in a month’s time f rom the day
af ter the application submission date. However, the Spain visa processing time could be
extended if an interview or additional documents are requested.
What is t he validit y of your Spain St udy Visa?
If the duration of stay is f or six months or 180 days – the Long T erm Study Visa is issued
f or the entire duration of stay. However, if the applicant is required to stay longer than 180
days, he/she is required to apply f or a Foreigner Identity Card within a period of one month
f rom his/her entry into Spain, at the Foreign Nationals' Of f ice or the Police Station of the
province in which the permit was processed. In cases where the duration is longer than 180
days, the study visa is valid f or a 90-day stay.
Check: Scholarships to Study in Spain f or Indian Students
Consular of f ices of Spain in India
In this section, we are going to be providing the Consular of f ices of Spain in India.
Consulat e General of Spain in Mumbai (India)
Express T owers, 3rd f loor
Barrister Rajni Patel Marg -Nariman Point
Mumbai 400021
T el: ( 91) 22 2288 0213/19
T el. consular emergency (only f or Spanish citizens f acing an emergency situation):
919987043339
Fax: ( 91) 22 22880254
Email: cog.mumbai@maec.es (assistance to Spanish citizens)
and cog.mumbai.vis@maec.es (visas)
http://www.exteriores.gob.es/consulados/mumbai
Opening hours: 09:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday
T elephonic assistance timings: 09:00 to 14:00, Monday to Friday
Consul General: Mr. Fernando Heredia Noguer
Consular sect ion of t he Embassy of Spain in New Delhi (India)
12, Prithviraj Road New Delhi – 110011
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T el: 91 114129 3000
T el. consular emergency (only f or Spanish citizens f acing an emergency situation):
919810174160
Fax: 911141293020
E-mail: emb.nuevadelhi.nac@maec.es (assistance to Spanish citizens)
and emb.nuevadelhi.vis@maec.es (visas)
http://www.exteriores.gob.es/embajadas/nuevadelhi
Opening hours: 09:00 to 13:00, Monday to Friday
T elephonic assistance timings: 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to T hursday; 9:00 to 14:30 Fridays
In-charge of Consular Af f airs: Ms. Helena Escorial Lopez
Honorary Consulat e of Spain in Bengaluru (India)
4, Haudin Road (Near Ulsor Lake)
Bangalore – 560 042
T el: 91 80 4152 6640/41
E-mail: bharathy@itsmaindia.org / surbi@itsmaindia.org
Opening hours: 09:30 to 18:30, Monday to Friday
Honorary Consul: Mrs. Surbhi Sharma
Honorary Consulat e of Spain in Kolkat a (India)
'Vishwakarma', 86-C, T opsia Road (S)
Kolkata - 700 046
T el: ( 91) 33 2469 5954
T el: 91 33 2285 0112/5, 91 33 6701 5208. 91 33 6701 4700
Fax: 91 33 2469 1283
E-mail: consulate_spain@srei.com
Opening hours: 10:15 to 19:00, Monday to Friday
Honorary Consul: Mr. Sunil Kanoria
Honorary Consulat e of Spain in Chennai (India)
No. 6 Nimmo Road, Santhome
Chennai 600004
T el.: 91 44 4210 7657, 91 9841040900
E-mail: spaincon@amloadvisory.com
Opening hours: 10:00 to 13:30, Monday to Friday
Honorary Consul: Mr. Antony Lobo
Candidates looking f or more inf ormation can get in touch with us in the comments below or
ref er to the of f icial website:
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https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/losangeles/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Cons
ular/Visado-de-estudios.aspx
Spain Student Visa Guide FAQs
Is it easy to obtain a Spain Student Visa?
For those holding all the relevant documents which are needed f or a student visa, the
process to obtain a Spain student visa becomes quite sorted. Apart f rom this, there are
various other f actors involved which will decide how easily will you be able to obtain a
Spanish Student Visa. T hese include the type of course f or which you've opted, your home
country, f inancial status, etc. Some of the important documents which you may have to
provide include a university of f er letter, passport, evidence of enough f unds to cover living
costs, medical certif icate, no criminal record, etc.
How long will it take to get a Spain Student Visa?
Ranging f rom a f ew weeks to some months, the visa processing time varies f or every
country. How soon would you be able to obtain a Spain Student Visa will depend upon when
you're applying f or the same, your home country, how much occupied is the embassy in your
country, etc. Students are recommended to apply f or the visa much bef ore their departure
date comes near. It is a good idea to start with the application procedure as soon as one
obtains an of f er letter f rom a university of your choice.
Do I need a Schengen Student Visa or Long-T erm Student Visa for studying in
Spain?
What kind of student visa would you require to study in Spain depends upon the duration of
your course and stay in Spain. Students f rom India will have to apply f or a Schengen Student
Visa if their programme lasts less than 90 days. But in case the length of your course
exceeds 6 months, you will need a long-term student visa. Af ter obtaining the long-term visa
you can pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate course. You will be able to remain in Spain
till the time their course is ongoing.
How can I get a Spain Student Visa?
In order to obtain a student visa f or Spain, one needs to possess an of f er letter f rom a
university or college in Spain. T his document is mandatory to progress with a Spain student
visa process. Once your admission has been conf irmed, reach out to the Spanish embassy
or consulate in your home country and deposit all the relevant documents along with the visa
application f orm. Some of the documents which you'll have to submit include a valid
passport, two latest passport-size photographs, medical insurance evidence, an of f icial ID,
an of f er letter f rom a Spanish university, proof of f unds, f ee receipt, etc.
Can international students work while studying in Spain?
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International students holding a student visa are permitted to take up employment while
studying in the country. Students can work upto 20 hours every week and the same cannot
be a f ull-time job. Also, your employer will have to get you a work permit f rom the f oreign
of f ice. T hose who want to do an unpaid internship will only need their student identity card.
Students are likely to come across jobs which require them to hold prof iciency in Spanish. So
it is a good idea to get yourself enrolled into some Spanish language class if your hold on
Spanish is not decent.
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