SPAIN STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS

To apply for a student visa you should provide ALL of the following (all documents must be originals unless indicated otherwise):         

1.      Schengen Visa Application Form, plus (US Citizens: 1 PHOTOCOPY; Non-US Citizens: 3 PHOTOCOPIES). Before being copied, the form must be signed and filled out in print. Illegible or incomplete forms cannot be accepted. Information on date of arrival and departure from Spain in #30 and #31 are essential.

2.     US citizens: Original Passport signed by the bearer and still valid for at least 1 more year from the date of application, with at least one blank page to affix the visa.

Non-US citizens: Foreign Passport signed by the bearer and still valid for at least 1 more year from the date of application, with at least one blank page to affix the visa, plus “Alien Registration Card” or a U.S. Visa with I-20 / IAP-66.

3.      Proof of residence in this Consulate´s jurisdiction: Photocopy of ONE of the following: U.S. Driver’s License, U.S. State ID Card, Voter’s Registration Card, current Student ID or proof of registration issued by school or university.

4.      Recent standard passport-size photographs: US citizens: 2 photos; Non-US citizens: 4 photos. Staple one photograph to each visa form.

5.      Proof of admission to Spanish Academic Center as a full-time student, from the Spanish Center or U.S program, indicating nature of studies and registration number of the center of studies with the Ministry of Education (if not registered, state so)

6.      Proof of financial means for the period of stay in Spain, at a minimum rate of $350.00 per month. Proof could be:

·  Letter from the Institution organizing the studies stating educational and living expenses have been paid for in advance, or

·  Notarized letter of parents/custodians, assuming financial responsibility while student is in Spain, or

·  Current statement of student’s bank account.

7.      Proof of Medical/Accidental Insurance with international coverage, for the intended period of stay in Spain.

8.      Medical Statement: a doctor’s recent statement (issued within 3 months from the application date), on doctor's or medical center's letterhead, indicating that the student has been examined and found in good physical and mental health to travel and study abroad.

9.      Non-refundable visa processing fee. Money Order payable to the Consulate General of Spain or cash (exact change). Personal checks cannot be accepted. US citizens: $100.00. Non-US citizens: $72.36.   

10.    If period of study in Spain is longer than 6 months, Certificate (s) by Police authorities of ALL PLACES where applicant resided during the last five years, as to the absence of police record. If the country is not the U.S., the certificate must be legalized by the Spanish Consulate in that country. You will be issued a 90 day visa with one entry, and once in Spain, you will have to request –within a month upon arrival– from the Spanish Police, an authorization to extend your stay until completion of studies, and the pertinent ID card.