{"about":"Student visa facts for Spain, as read on official pages. Each statement names its source and the day it was checked. Information, not legal advice; the visa authority decides.","publisher":"ForiForeign","page":"https://foriforeign.com/study-in/es/student-visa","destination":{"code":"ES","name":"Spain"},"visa":"Student visa (long-term stay for studies) and TIE","authority":"Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spanish consulates) and Foreigners' Offices / Police (TIE)","official_portal":"https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones","last_checked":"2026-10-06","facts":[{"key":"admission_document","label":"The admission document you need first","text":"Admission to a recognised higher education institution and proof of paid registration or enrolment fees.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"documents","label":"Documents the official page lists","text":"","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf","checked_at":"2026-09-15","list":["Passport valid at least 1 year with two blank pages","National visa application form","ICAO colour photo","Proof of residence in consular district","Health insurance","Admission and fee payment proof","Medical certificate","Criminal record certificate (stays over 6 months, 18+)","Proof of financial means"]},{"key":"funds","label":"Money you must show","text":"100% of IPREM, EUR 600 per month for 2026; reduced if accommodation is prepaid. Proof: 6 months bank statements, scholarship, or sponsor letter.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/losangeles/en/ServiciosConsulares/Documents/IPREM.pdf","checked_at":"2026-09-15","amount":600,"currency":"EUR","period":"per month of stay (100% IPREM; +450 first family member, +300 each additional)"},{"key":"tuition_evidence","label":"Proof of tuition","text":"Proof of having paid registration, enrolment or equivalent fees required by the institution.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"health","label":"Health insurance","text":"Public or private insurance covering all Spanish public health system risks, no co-payments; limit never below EUR 30,000; travel insurance not accepted.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/hamburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios.aspx","checked_at":"2026-09-15","amount":30000,"currency":"EUR","period":"minimum liability limit"},{"key":"where_to_apply","label":"Where you apply","text":"Spanish consulate for your place of residence, often through its visa provider (BLS International) by appointment.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Manchester/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios.aspx","checked_at":"2026-09-15","mode":"mixed"},{"key":"biometrics","label":"Fingerprints and photo","text":"Application must be submitted in person at the visa centre on the appointment day.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"processing_time","label":"How long the decision takes","text":"Legal decision period of one month; apply at least two months in advance.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/hamburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios.aspx","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"tb_or_medical","label":"Medical examination","text":"Medical certificate stating no illness posing a public-health risk under International Health Regulations 2005, issued within 3 months.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"police_certificate","label":"Police certificate","text":"For visas over 6 months (18+): certificate of good conduct from countries of residence in the past five years, within six months.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"translation","label":"Translations","text":"Foreign public documents need an official translation into Spanish by a sworn translator where applicable; legalise first, then translate.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"legalisation","label":"Legalisation of documents","text":"All foreign public documents must be legalised or apostilled; non-Hague countries verified by the Spanish consulate there.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"work_rights","label":"Working while you study","text":"Higher education students may be employed or self-employed automatically, up to 30 hours per week, if compatible with studies.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"dependants","label":"Family members","text":"Spouse/partner and children of higher education students can apply, even at the same time; extra funds EUR 450 first, EUR 300 each additional per month.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf","checked_at":"2026-09-15"},{"key":"on_arrival","label":"After you arrive","text":"For stays over 6 months, apply for the TIE within one month of entry at the Foreigners' Office or police.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Manchester/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios.aspx","checked_at":"2026-09-15"}],"fees":[],"how_to_apply":[{"key":"how_application","label":"How the application is lodged","text":"Download the national visa application form from the Spain Visa Application Centre website, book an appointment there and hand in the signed form with your documents in person.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/islamabad/es/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/index.aspx?scca=Visados&scco=Pakist%C3%A1n&scd=156&scs=Lugar+de+presentaci%C3%B3n+de+solicitudes+de+visado","checked_at":"2026-10-06","portal_url":"https://thespainvisa.com/national-study-visa.php","portal_name":"Spain Visa Application Centre (thespainvisa.com), named by the Embassy of Spain in Islamabad","form_name":"Solicitud de visado nacional (national visa application form)"},{"key":"how_payment","label":"How the fee is paid","text":"In Pakistan the visa fee is paid only in cash, in Pakistani rupees at the current exchange rate, at the Spain Visa Application Centre. The fee is not refunded.","source_url":"https://thespainvisa.com/national-study-visa.php","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_interview","label":"Interview","text":"The consulate may call the applicant for a personal interview.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/islamabad/es/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/index.aspx?scca=Visados&scco=Pakist%C3%A1n&scd=156&scs=Visados+Nacionales+-+Visado+de+estudios","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_tracking","label":"Following your application","text":"The consulate gives you a receipt when you apply, and you can follow the case on the Spanish Foreign Ministry's online consular status service.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/islamabad/es/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/index.aspx?scca=Visados&scco=Pakist%C3%A1n&scd=156&scs=Visados+Nacionales+-+Visado+de+estudios","checked_at":"2026-10-06","tracking_url":"https://sutramiteconsular.maec.es"},{"key":"how_processing_time","label":"Processing time, as the application page states it","text":"Once the study stay authorisation is approved, the consulate decides on the visa within one month at most.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/islamabad/es/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/index.aspx?scca=Visados&scco=Pakist%C3%A1n&scd=156&scs=Visados+Nacionales+-+Visado+de+estudios","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_decision_and_passport","label":"The decision and your passport","text":"An issued visa must be collected in person by the applicant, or by the legal representative if the applicant is a minor.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/islamabad/es/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/index.aspx?scca=Visados&scco=Pakist%C3%A1n&scd=156&scs=Visados+Nacionales+-+Visado+de+estudios","checked_at":"2026-10-06"},{"key":"how_additional_documents","label":"If more documents are asked for","text":"The consulate can ask the applicant to hand in missing documents or extra documents or information needed to decide the application.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/islamabad/es/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/index.aspx?scca=Visados&scco=Pakist%C3%A1n&scd=156&scs=Visados+Nacionales+-+Visado+de+estudios","checked_at":"2026-10-06"}],"steps":[{"n":1,"title":"Admission and enrolment fees","detail":"Be admitted to a recognised higher education institution and pay registration or enrolment fees.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf"},{"n":2,"title":"Funds and insurance","detail":"Prove EUR 600 per month and get Spanish-authorised health insurance without co-payments.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf"},{"n":3,"title":"Medical and police certificates","detail":"Get a medical certificate and, for stays over 6 months (18+), a criminal record certificate; apostille and translate.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf"},{"n":4,"title":"Book and apply","detail":"Book via the consulate's provider (e.g. BLS) and apply in person at least two months before the course.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/edimburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/PublishingImages/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios/Student%20visa.pdf"},{"n":5,"title":"Decision","detail":"Legal decision period is one month.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/hamburgo/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios.aspx"},{"n":6,"title":"Apply for TIE","detail":"If the stay exceeds 6 months, apply for the Foreigner Identity Card within one month of entry.","source_url":"https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Manchester/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios.aspx"}],"not_stated_on_the_official_pages":["the application fee","a language requirement"],"applicant_country_pages":[{"country":"PK","name":"Pakistan","page":"https://foriforeign.com/study-in/es/student-visa/from/pakistan"}]}