Visa Fees

Dear Applicants, please view the revised visa fee and service charges applicable.

Documents Required

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Required Documents

For visas of less than 180 days won’t be necessary to submit the Criminal Records.

We don´t request any flight reservation or accommodation. Please do not buy the ticket until the visa is granted as the decision period may take up to 1 month.

National visa application form.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR LEGAL RESIDENTS IN MYANMAR, CAMBODIA, OR LAOS

If you are a legal resident of Myanmar, Cambodia, or Laos, you must contact the Visa Section of the Embassy of Spain prior to submitting any visa application: emb.bangkok.vis@maec.es

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA FOR RESIDENTS IN THAILAND

1. National Visa Application Form

• The application must be submitted 2 months prior to the start date of studies or activities, unless a justified reason is provided by the student for less submission.
• The form must be duly completed and signed by the applicant.
• For minors, the form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

2. Proof of Legal Residence in Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, or Laos

• Submit:
  • Original residence certificate issued by local authorities with current address
  • Copy of visa/resident permit
• Nationals of Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, or Laos are exempt from submitting proof of residence.

3. Passport

• Must be valid for at least one year. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted

4. Photocopy of All Passport Pages

5. Recent Photograph

• One passport-sized color photo, taken within the last 6 months
• White background, full-face view, no sunglasses or face coverings.

Police Clearance Certificate

• Required for applicants of legal age, covering the last 5 years of residence.
• Issued within 180 days prior to the application.
• Must be legalized/apostilled, and translated into Spanish by a sworn translator in Spain.
• This certificate is Not required If the duration of the stay in Spain is equal to or less than 180 days

7. Medical Certificate

• Confirms that the applicant does not suffer from any disease listed under the 2005 International Health Regulations.
• Issued within 90 days before the application.
• Must:
  • Be printed on official letterhead or embassy template
  • Be signed by a licensed physician (not a nurse/assistant)
  • Include a stamp, signature, and license number
  • Be translated into Spanish, except when using the official template (see Application Form section)

8. Health Insurance

• Issued by a provider authorized to operate in Spain: https://rrpp.dgsfp.mineco.es/
• Must:
  • Be valid from one month before studies begin to 15 days after they end, or for one year if applicable
  • Cover 100% of medical, hospital, and extra-hospital expenses
  • Not have deductibles or coverage limits
  • In case the policy has a coverage limited to a specific amount, this shall not be less than 30,000 euros. The insurance contract must be maintained during the authorization period
• Travel insurance is not accepted
• For volunteer programs, also submit proof of civil liability insurance by the sponsoring organization

9. Study Type-Specific Documents

(Submit one printed copy of electronically signed documents, or original + copy otherwise.)

9.1 Higher Education (University, etc.)

• Admission letter from a recognized higher education institution in Spain
• Proof of payment of tuition or enrollment fees

9.2 Post-secondary Education

• Admission letter from an authorized educational center
• Proof of payment of enrollment or tuition fees

9.3. STUDENT MOBILITY PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURSUING COMPULSORY OR POST-COMPULSORY SECONDARY EDUCATION (In case of under 18 years old)

Admission letter stating that the student will participate in a student mobility program to follow a secondary education or post-secondary education program in an officially recognized teaching center.

9.4 Voluntary/Community Service

• Admission letter with program details (tasks, duration, housing, supervision)
• Proof that the organization is registered with competent authorities in Spain

9.5 Educational and Training Activities

• Admission letter to the program
• Proof of payment
• For preparatory healthcare exams: submit proof of eligibility (Spanish or recognized foreign degree)

10. Proof of Financial Means

• Minimum: €600/month (IPREM 2025)
  (€7,200/year), plus:
  • 75% IPREM for first family member
  • 50% IPREM for each additional member
• Submit:
  • Original and copy of bank certificate and bank statements (last 6 months)
    Must include bank address, phone number, and email.
  • If sponsored by a family member:
    • Birth certificate (legalized/apostilled + Official Spanish translation by Sworn translator)
    • Notarized declaration of sponsorship . A notarized letter in which a parent, legal guardian, or other relative assumes full financial responsibility for the applicant, covering at least the minimum monthly amount required for the duration of their stay. This document must be accompanied by an official Spanish translation. Suggested wording:
      "I hereby certify that I, [full name of parent, legal guardian, or other relative assuming full financial responsibility], assume full financial responsibility for [full name of applicant]’s round-trip air fare, monthly room and board expenses while in Spain, as well as any additional expenses, including emergencies, that may arise during his/her stay."
      Sponsor’s bank original bank certificate and statements (last 6 months)
    • If receiving a scholarship:
      Scholarship award letter and breakdown of covered expenses

11. Current employment or University/School Letter

• Letter from the applicant’s current employer or school/university.

12. Proof of Representative’s Identity and Authority

• If the applicant is a minor:
  Copies of parents’ passports/IDs and birth certificate dully legalized and translated by sworn translator
• If submitted via a representative:
  
  • Copy of representative’s ID/passport
  • Power of attorney or authorization letter

13. DOCUMENTS FOR ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBERS

Submit for each family member:

• Documents listed in points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 (where applicable)
• Proof of family relationship:
  • Marriage certificate (for spouses)
  • Birth certificate (for children)
  • Divorce/custody documents (if applicable)
• These documents must be apostilled/legalized and translated into Spanish (see overview Section).

14.- MINOR UNDER 18 YEARS OLD

• In the case of minors not traveling accompanied by their parents, the application must be submitted by their parents or duly accredited legal guardians.
• Original birth certificate of the minor, legalized with the Hague Apostille and translated into Spanish. In those countries that are not party to the Hague Convention they must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then by the Spanish Embassy in that country.
• Notarized authorization from both parents or from the person who holds exclusive parental authority or legal guardianship, authorizing the minor to pursue studies at the specific educational center located in Spain.
• The authorization must include the name of the educational institution, as well as the organization, entity, or body responsible for the activity, and must clearly state the intended period of stay, the name, surname and I.D. number of the adult in Spain responsible for the minor.
• The document must clearly state that no adoption purpose is intended and that the adult in Spain accepts the responsibility for the minor under the same terms.
• If the student will be accommodated in a boarding school, the contact details of a designated adult reference person for the student must be provided.
• This notarized authorization must be apostilled/legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by this Embassy, and translated by sworn translator.
• Copies of Parents’ IDs/Passports

VISA PROCESSING TIME

• Processing time is up to 1 month from the date of submission.
• May be extended if additional documents or an interview are required.
• Once approved, the visa must be collected in person within 1 month.
  Failure to do so will result in the application being archived.
• Visa refusals will be notified in writing with reasons.
• In case of refusal applicants may file:
  • An administrative appeal within 1 month, or
  • A judicial appeal to the High Court of Justice in Madrid within 2 months.
  • The appeal letter and supporting documents must be in Spanish or translated into Spanish (see overview Section).

The photograph must be recent, passport-size, in color, taken against a light background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses or any garments concealing the face's oval.

Guidelines for acceptable photographs can be found here.

Recent color white background photographs (not more than 6 months ) 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm

http://www.icao.int/Security/mrtd/Downloads/Technical%20Reports/Annex_A-Photograph_Guidelines.pdf

BLS is competent to accept visa applications from individuals residing in the consular district or who are regularly in the consular district for study purposes.

Applying for a study visa also entails applying for a study stay permit.

• Visa application period: Visa applications may be submitted up to 6 months before the start of the corresponding study programs.
• Place of submission: Applications must be submitted to  BLS  INTERNATIONAL:
  399 Interchange 21, 23rd Floor, Unit 2301, Sukumvit Rd, Klongtoei Nuea, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand
  Phone+6625660786
  Email: info.bkk@blshelpline.com
  WEB: https://thailand.blsspainvisa.com/index.php
  
• Proof of receipt: Once the visa application is submitted at BLS, the Embassy will provide the applicant with proof of receipt of the application with a code that enables them to check the status of the dossier  through the following link: https://sutramiteconsular.maec.es/Home.aspx
• Rectifying the application: The Embassy may ask the applicant to submit, in the term of 10 working days,  any missing documents, or to provide additional documents or data that are necessary for a decision regarding the application. The applicant may also be called in for a personal interview.
• Decision period: The legal period for reaching a decision is of 1 month from the day after the application submission date, but this period may be extended if an interview or additional documents are requested.
• Collecting the visa: The visa must be collected in person by the applicant or by their representative (if the applicant is a minor) within a maximum period of 2 months, counted as of the day after the date on which the favourable decision is notified. The Consular Office will inform the applicant regarding the procedure for the return of the passport and any other original documentation.
• Refusal of the visa or study stay permit: Refusals of the visa or study stay permit will always be notified in writing, setting forth the grounds on which the decision adopted was based.
• Appeals: If a study stay permit or visa is refused, the applicant may submit an appeal for reconsideration to this Consular Office within 1 month of the day following the date on which notification of the refusal is received. An application for judicial review may also be filed with the High Court of Justice of Madrid within the 2-month period beginning the day after the date on which the applicant receives notification of the visa refusal or of the dismissal of the reconsideration appeal.
• Validity period of the visa: If the stay in Spain does not exceed 6 months, the visa will be valid for the entire stay and Foreigner Identity Card won’t be required.
  If the stay in Spain is for longer than 6 months, the visa will be only valid for a 90 days. In this case, the student must apply for a Foreigner Identity Card within a period of 1 month from their entry into Spain, at the Foreign Nationals' Office or the Police Station of the province of residence.

Application Form

• National Visa Application Form
• Medical Certificate