Student Visa · from Philippines
The Student Visa, from the Philippines
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 — the biggest Filipino route to Spain, and often the first step to working there.
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 Philippines Part of the File
Whichever visa you pick, these are the documents and rules that are specific to applying from the Philippines — and where files usually go wrong.
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Your criminal record is the NBI clearance
Spain wants the NBI Clearance — not a barangay or police station clearance — apostilled by the DFA. The apostille has to be on the clearance itself, and it is ordered fresh so it doesn't age out during the process.
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The red ribbon is gone — it's a DFA apostille now
The Philippines joined the Apostille Convention in 2019, so the old "red ribbon" authentication no longer exists. One DFA apostille per document replaces it — but each document still has to be the right version before the DFA will touch it.
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Certificates come from the PSA, on security paper
Birth and marriage certificates must be PSA copies, recently issued — a local civil registrar copy is not a substitute — then apostilled by the DFA.
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The sworn translation must include the apostille
Every word of the document and of the apostille. Documents being in English doesn't help — Spain wants sworn Spanish translations, and they are included in our service fee.
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One filing point for the whole country
Visa applications go through the Embassy of Spain in Manila, wherever in the islands you live — so appointments, travel and document timing all need to be planned together.
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
See exactly where you are in the process, what's been completed, and what actions may be required next.
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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
Receive a checklist tailored to your visa type and application stage.
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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
Keep your documents, messages, tasks, and application progress organised in a single platform.
What our clients say
Real people, real results
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.
Ready to Start Your Journey to Spain?
Create your free account to check your eligibility, upload documents at your own pace, and track every step of your application — with a dedicated case manager beside you the whole way.
Success rate based on eligible applications.
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