Student Visa

Visa for stays exceeding 90 days for studies, training, internships or voluntary work. This visa may also be issued for stays for au pairs and for conversation class assistants.

Study stays of less than 90 days do not require a study visa. Depending on the applicant's nationality, a short-stay visa may be required.

The following family members may obtain a visa to accompany the student:

The spouse or unmarried partner.
Children who are minors or who have a disability.

Visas for students' family members do not constitute work permits.

Activities for which a study visa may be obtained

Full-time studies at an authorized school that will lead to the obtainment of a degree or certificate of studies.
Doctorate studies.
Training activities.
Student mobility programmes at compulsory and/or non-compulsory secondary education level at an officially recognized teaching or scientific centre.
Training placements at public or private bodies or entities that cannot be covered by internship visas (see “Internship visa").
Volunteer services in the framework of programmes pursuing public interest goals.
Au pair programmes.
Conversation class assistants.

Nationals	Fees
USA	$160
Australia	$476
British	$440
Ethiopian	$510
Other Nationalities	$88

Applicants applying at the Spanish visa application Centre shall be levied a service charge of 18 USD (inclusive of tax) payable in USD and cash.

Please Note:

Visa fees and BLS services are paid in USD and cash only.
All Fees are non-refundable

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Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements

Please provide One recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in color and:

Taken against white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background]
Please stick the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the center.

Processing time of visa should be Minimum 15 to 45 Working days.

Visa Application Form

All Application submitted at visa application centre should have English/Spanish Application forms only.

Please Note:

The forms are in PDF format.

You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download this form.

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To download the Application Form:

1. Click on the form link
2. When the form opens, save the form on your computer.

1. Press the right button on your mouse on the required link.
2. Select Save Target As from the list
3. Save the form on your computer.