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Spain Study FAQs

≫ A Schengen visa is a short stay visa which entitles a person to move freely in the Schengen area and stay up to 90 days. These countries are: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
≫ Yes, it is absolutely necessary to make an appointment to submit your visa application.
≫ A Polish student visa application will cost Euros 70 which is non- refundable. The payment mode for Visa fees is by cash or card at VFS global centre.
≫ The Visa requirements are found on Spain’s official website. www.mae.es/consulados/losangeles
≫ Once you submit your passport you will get your decision in 15 days.
≫ Yes, the candidate has to submit the passport in the consulate for visa stamping
≫ Spouses will need a Student Dependent Visa. The documentation required for dependent visa is same as of the main applicant plus a marriage certificate is required with the Apostle of The Hague.
≫ The Apostille of The Hague is a stamp from the Secretary of State that is issued for official U.S. documents so that they are valid in Spain.
≫ If a person decides to go over the time period that they are allowed to stay in Spain (or the EU) they will be there illegally. The consequences of such an act depend on Spanish or EU authorities.
≫ No, a person is only allowed a maximum of 90 days within a 6 month period.

≫ This period begins on the date the person first enters the Schengen area.
≫ Latest three bank statements that include the name of the person who is covering the expenses (only parents, spouses and children will be accepted);

≫ Your latest Income Tax Return that includes the name of this person and a sworn statement before a Notary stating that this person will be covering all expenses during students’ travels.
≫ A student can buy the Health/Accident/Travel insurance through a travel agency or search through the internet.
≫ The Visa applicant must present all the documents that are listed on the requirements page.
≫ With a Visa that allows multiple entries, you may leave and re-enter the Schengen area multiple times within the period of validity of the visa.
≫ No, only applications with appointments will be accepted.
≫ Email: cog.losangeles.vis@maec.es
≫ There is a parking garage in the same building (the consulate does not validate parking). You may also park for free in several of the neighbouring streets.
Generally there are two types of visas in Spain.

≫ 180 Days – D type Visa – Applicable for those students who decided to study abroad in Spain, where duration of the course range between three to six months

≫ Students Visa – D Type Visa – Applicable for those students who decided to study abroad in Spain, where duration of the course that lasts more than six months
≫ A student cannot apply for a student visa Spain or study visa when he/ she is in Spain for any reason. If the student is in Spain for a short stay or tour or dependent visa, he/ she cannot apply for study visa while in Spain. A student is allowed to apply for a study visa only from the home country with proper documents.

≫ Similarly, the Spanish Government doesn’t allow a student to change their Visa, once they arrive in Spain with a study visa.

≫ Duly filled visa application form

≫ Passport – With validity for the intended period of your stay in Spain

≫ 2 recent passport size photos

≫ Information about the study programme (extended details regarding your chosen degree within the university, such as the hours of study per week)

≫ Letter of acceptance from a Spanish university

≫ Medical certificate

≫ Health insurance – it should have a minimum coverage no less than 30,000 EUR for the whole duration of your course

≫ Proof for financial support during your stay (at least 900 EUR/month)

≫ Visa application fee (60 EUR)

≫ Criminal record certificate (no older than five years, issued by the relevant authorities in your home country.

≫ It is generally recommended to submit a Spanish visa application form at least 10 weeks before the course starts. Duration to visa processing time may vary with every country and with every consulate. Besides, do not book tickets until the visa is stamped.

≫ Depending on the location, the student visa processing time for the Spain Study Visa will change. On average, the student visa takes 30 to 60 days to process. The students, therefore, are advised to apply for the visa as soon as they are notified from the University about their acceptance in the institution.

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