Visa Fees

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

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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.

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

General Notes

• For stays lasting less than 180 days, a Criminal Records Certificate is not required.
• Flight reservations or accommodation bookings are not requested. Applicants are strongly advised not to purchase airline tickets until the visa has been granted.

• Minors (under 18 years of age) may study in Spain only under the following circumstances:

  • Higher Education Studies: Applicants aged 17 may apply if they provide official certification of exceptional intellectual ability. Applicants younger than 17 may also be considered if they submit an official statement from their country’s educational authority confirming both early completion of pre-university studies and recognition of high intellectual ability.
  • Participation in student mobility/exchange programs for compulsory or post-compulsory secondary education. (see point 9.3)
  • Temporary relocation for educational purposes as part of a humanit arian program

Required Documentation

1. National Visa Application Form (See form section)

• Must be submitted at least TWO MONTHS before the start of studies or activities, unless a justified reason is provided for later submission.
• The national visa form must be duly completed and signed by the applicant.
• In case of minors, the form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

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

Nationals of Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, or Laos are exempt from this requirement.

• Other nationalities:
  • Original residence certificate issued by local authorities with current address
  • Copy of visa or residence permit.

3. Passport

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

4. Photocopy of All Passport Pages

5. Recent Photograph

• One passport-sized color photo, taken within the last six months.
• White background, full-face view, without sunglasses or face coverings.

Police Clearance Certificate

• Required for applicants of legal age, issued by the competent authorities of the countries in which the student has resided during the last five years
• Must be issued within 90 days prior to the application.
• Must be legalized/apostilled and translated into Spanish by a sworn translator in Spain.
• Not required if the intended stay in Spain is 180 days or less.

7. Medical Certificate

• Confirming that the applicant does not suffer from any disease listed under the 2005 International Health Regulations.
• Must be issued within 90 days prior to the application.
• Requirements:
  • Printed on Dr./hospital official letterhead or embassy template (see application form section).
  • Signed by a licensed physician (not a nurse or assistant).
  • Must include stamp, signature, and license number.
  • Translated into Spanish, unless the embassy template is used.

8. Health Insurance

• Must be issued by a provider authorized to operate in Spain.
• Requirements:
  • Valid from one month before the start of studies until 15 days after completion, or for one year if applicable.
  • Must cover 100% of medical, hospital, and extra-hospital expenses.
  • No deductibles or coverage limits permitted.
  • If coverage is limited to a specific amount, it must not be less than €30,000.
  • The insurance contract must remain valid throughout the authorization period.
• Travel insurance is not accepted
• For volunteer programs, proof of civil liability insurance issued by the sponsoring organization must also be submitted.

9. Admission letter and proof of payment of tuition fees:

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 or exchange program (Compulsory or post-Compulsory sec ondary education) Applicable only to students under 18 years of age

• Admission letter from an authorized educational center, stating that they assume responsibility for the student during the stay, including costs of studies, accom modation, and return to the country of origin.
• Proof of payment of enrollment or tuition fees.
• Proof of accommodation arrangements, either:
  • With a family selected by the organization responsible for the program, or
  • In a boarding school or residence assigned or arranged by said organization.

Authorization from both parents:

• Authorization before a notary public from both parents, or from the person holding sole parental authority or guardianship, granting permission to pursue studies at the institution in Spain. This must include details of the institution, the responsible organization, and the planned period of stay.
  If accommodated with a family selected by the organization, express authoriza tion in favour of the adult members of that family. This must expressly exclude any purpose of adoption and confirm acceptance of said persons under the same terms. If accommodated in a boarding school, contact details of a designated ref erence person must be provided.
  The document must be duly legalized and translated into Spanish by a sworn translator in Spain.
• Birth certificate of the minor dully legalized and translated by a sworn translator in Spain.
• Parents or legal guardian’s ID or passport.

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 requirement: €600 per month (IPREM 2025), equivalent to €7,200 per year, plus:
  • 75% IPREM for first family member
  • 50% IPREM for each additional family member
• Required Documentation:
  • Original and copy of a bank certificate and bank statements covering the last six months, including the bank’s address, telephone number, and email.
  • If sponsored by a family member:
    • Birth certificate (legalized/apostilled and officially translated into Spanish by a sworn translator).
    • Notarized declaration of sponsorship, in which a parent, guardian, or relative assumes full financial responsibility for the applicant. This must cover at least the minimum monthly amount required for the duration of the stay and be accompanied by an official Spanish translation.
      Suggested wording: "I hereby certify that I, [full name of parent, guardian, or relative], assume full financial responsibility for [full name of applicant]’s round-trip airfare, monthly room and board expenses while in Spain, as well as any addi tional expenses, including emergencies, that may arise during his/her stay."
      Sponsor’s original bank certificate and bank statements (last six months).
    • If the applicant is the recipient of a scholarship, detailed information must be provided regarding the monthly amount to be received. Should the monthly amount exceed €600, no additional proof of financial means will be required.

11. Current Employment or University/School Letter

• A letter issued by the applicant’s current employer or school/university. (if any)

12. Proof of Representative’s Identity and Authority

• If the applicant is a minor: copies of parents’ passports/IDs and birth certificate, duly legalized and translated into Spanish by a sworn translator.
• If the application is submitted via a representative: copy of the representative’s ID/passport and power of attorney or authorization letter.

13. DOCUMENTS FOR ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBERS Only applicable if the student is enrolled in higher education or specialized healthcare training:

For each accompanying family member, submit:

• Documents listed under points 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 12 (where applicable).
• Proof of family relationship:
  • Marriage certificate (for spouses).
  • Birth certificate (for children).
  • Divorce or custody documents (if applicable).
• All documents must be apostilled/legalized and translated into Spanish (see Overview Section).
• If the student will be accommodated in a boarding school, the contact details of a designated adult reference person must be provided.
• A notarized authorization must be apostilled/legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by this Embassy, and translated into Spanish by a sworn translator.
• Copies of parents’ IDs/passports.

Processing time and visa collection:

• Processing time is up to one month from the date of submission.
• This period may be extended if additional documents or an interview is required.
• Once approved, the visa must be collected in person within two months, since the date of notification. Failure to do so will result in the application being archived.

In case of refusal:

• Visa refusals will be notified in writing, with reasons provided. The applicant may submit an appeal within one month, or a judicial appeal to the High Court of Justice in Madrid within two months.

The appeal letter and all supporting documents must be drafted in Spanish or translated into Spanish.

Translation of documents: (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