Student Visa · from India
The Student Visa, from India
The visa for studying, researching or training at a Spanish institution — including intensive language programmes. Financially the most accessible route in, and one that can be switched to a work permit from inside Spain.
Our service fee covers case management, document review, and included sworn translations only — apostille, government and consular fees are separate and paid directly by the client to the relevant authority or provider.
The Student, In Numbers
Government thresholds, updated yearly — your case manager confirms the current figures before anything is filed.
You've been accepted to study, research or train at a Spanish institution — one of the biggest Indian routes to Spain, master's programmes especially.
Is this your route?
- You've been accepted by a Spanish university, school or academy — the acceptance letter starts everything
- You're joining a language programme of sufficient weekly hours
- You're doing research, training or an internship at a Spanish institution
- You plan to build a life in Spain — student time can lead to work permits, though it counts differently toward citizenship
What goes in the file
- The acceptance letter from the Spanish institution, with hours and dates
- Proof of financial means — your own or a sponsor's, prepaid accommodation can reduce it
- A criminal record certificate for stays over 180 days — the country-specific part below
- Health insurance or the institution's coverage
- Proof of accommodation in Spain
The India Part of the File
Whichever visa you pick, these are the documents and rules that are specific to applying from India — and where files usually go wrong.
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Your criminal record is the PCC from Passport Seva
Spain wants the Police Clearance Certificate issued through Passport Seva by your Regional Passport Office — not a letter from the local police station — apostilled by the MEA, with the apostille on the certificate itself.
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Apostilles come from the MEA, and some documents need a step first
India has been in the Apostille Convention since 2005. Personal documents are apostilled by the MEA; educational documents usually need state-level attestation before the MEA will apostille them, which is where most timelines slip.
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The sworn translation must include the apostille
Every word of the document and of the apostille. English originals still need sworn Spanish translations, and they are included in our service fee.
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Certificates are ordered fresh
Birth and marriage certificates from the municipal authority, recently issued. If a birth was never registered, the non-availability certificate and affidavit route works — but it takes time, so it goes first.
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Your mission is decided by where you live
The Embassy in New Delhi and the Consulate General in Mumbai split India between them, with BLS centres in the major cities handling intake. The table below shows the map.
Where You File
The two Spanish missions in India and who files where — intake runs through BLS centres in the major cities. Your case manager confirms the current requirements for yours before anything is filed.
| Mission | Covers | Appointment | Notes |
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| Embassy, New Delhi | Northern and eastern India | Via BLS | The bigger jurisdiction by volume — book early |
| Consulate General, Mumbai | Western and southern India | Via BLS | Strict on document freshness and translation completeness |
Missions change their requirements without notice. Treat this as orientation, not a checklist: the checklist your case manager builds is for your mission, your visa and your household.
Manage Your Entire Visa Journey in One Place
Manage documents, track progress, communicate with your case manager, and stay organised throughout your application process.
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Application Progress Tracking
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Secure Document Uploads
Upload and store your application documents securely in one central location.
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Personalised Task List
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Direct Communication
Stay connected with your case manager and receive important updates through your dashboard.
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Everything in One Place
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What our clients say
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Over 10,000 clients have used our platform to move to Spain. Read their stories — from first eligibility check to visa approval — all managed through the dashboard.
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