What to Translate for a Spain Student Visa from the U.S.
If you are preparing official documents for Spain, this page explains what usually matters before you pay for a sworn translation. Requirements can vary by consulate, authority, and procedure, so use this as translation guidance and always check the current instructions from the receiving office.
U.S. student visa applicants may need sworn translations for an FBI background check and apostille, medical certificate, academic records, and supporting civil documents depending on the length of stay, consulate, and program.
Alba can help with the sworn translation portion of the process. She does not provide legal or immigration advice.
Common student visa translations
Student visa requirements vary by program and stay length. The most common translation needs are background check documents, medical certificates, and academic records.
- FBI background check + apostille
- Medical certificate
- Diplomas or transcripts
- Birth certificate if requested
- Program or support documents if requested
NALCAP and auxiliares
NALCAP and auxiliares applicants often need the FBI background check and apostille translated, and sometimes a medical certificate depending on consulate instructions.
- FBI background check
- Federal apostille
- Medical certificate if required
Summer timing
Student visa season can be intense. Begin the FBI and apostille process early and translate the final apostilled package once it is ready.
- Start early
- Check appointment dates
- Use complete final documents
Why work directly with Alba
Sworn Translation Spain is a small, specialist service, not a high-volume agency. Your translation is handled personally by Alba Fernández Carrasco, a Spain-appointed sworn translator-interpreter. The process is simple: send scanned files, receive a signed and stamped digital PDF, and pay after delivery.
- €37 per page standard sworn translation
- €55 per page for 12-hour rush service when available
- Digitally signed and stamped PDF delivery
- Scanned documents are enough in most cases
- Direct communication with Alba, not a middleman
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send a scanned copy of my visa document?
Yes. In most cases, a clear scanned copy or digital PDF is enough for Alba to prepare the sworn translation. If a physical copy is ever needed, the receiving authority will usually say so.
How is the price calculated?
Pricing is calculated per page translated. Standard sworn translations are €37 per page, and 12-hour rush service is €55 per page when available.
Will Alba tell me the page count before starting?
Yes. Send the files and Alba will confirm which pages need translation and the expected price before preparing the translation.