National Visa Application Form: Completed, dated, and signed.

• Download National Visa Application (PDF)

Visa Application Fee: Approximately £75-£90, plus the BLS service fee.

Valid UK Passport: Must be valid for the duration of the stay with at least two blank pages. Include a photocopy of the biometric page.

Passport Photo: Recent, passport-sized, white background, glued to the application.

Proof of UK Residence: If you are a non-UK citizen applying from the UK, your BRP (Biometric Residence Permit) valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date.

Letter of Acceptance (Carta de Admisión): The official acceptance letter from the Spanish school/university, confirming full-time enrollment (20+ hours/week) and course dates.

Proof of Financial Means: Proof of €600/month for the duration of the course. This can be your last 3 months of UK bank statements, a sponsorship letter from your parents (with their statements and your birth certificate), or a student loan/grant award letter.

Health Insurance (The "GHIC" Exception):

• Option A (Community Favorite): Comprehensive Private Spanish Health Insurance (no copays, no waiting periods). This is the fastest, safest route.

• Option B (Public Route): A valid UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or EHIC covering the entire duration of the course, plus a specific letter from the UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) confirming your coverage in Spain. (Reddit forums warn this DHSC letter can take weeks to arrive).

Medical Certificate: A signed letter from your GP stating you do not carry diseases harmful to public health under the 2005 International Health Regulations. Must be translated by a Sworn Translator.

ACRO Police Certificate: Issued within the last 3-6 months.

FCDO Apostille: The ACRO certificate must be legalized with a Hague Apostille from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Community Warning: FCDO processing times can severely delay applications, so request this the moment you are accepted into your program.

Sworn Translation: The ACRO certificate and its Apostille must be translated into Spanish by a MAEC-certified Traductor Jurado.

National Visa Application Form: Completed, dated, and signed.

• Download National Visa Application (PDF)

Visa Application Fee: Typically around $160 for US citizens. (If applying through BLS, there is an additional service fee of approx. $18-$20). Must usually be paid via debit card or money order.

Valid Passport: Must be valid for the entire duration of the program, with at least two blank pages. Include a physical photocopy of the biometric page.

Passport Photo: Recent (within 6 months), passport-sized with a white background, glued to the application form.

Proof of US Residence: A valid State ID, Driver’s License, or Student ID proving you live within the specific BLS/Consulate jurisdiction.

Letter of Acceptance (Carta de Admisión): An official letter (in Spanish) from an authorized educational institution in Spain. It must explicitly state that you are enrolled full-time (minimum 20 hours per week) and lead to a degree, diploma, or certificate.

Proof of Financial Means: You must prove you have 100% of the IPREM (approx. €600/month for 2026) for the duration of your stay.

• Acceptable Proof: 3 months of personal bank statements, a notarized letter from parents assuming financial responsibility (plus their bank statements and your birth certificate to prove the relationship), or proof of a full scholarship/financial aid.

• Acceptable Proof: Notarized  sponsorship letter from someone  (partner or parent) declaring that they will provide you with a minimum of 100% of the IPREM (approx. €600/month for 2026) and will cover any other expenses in the case of an emergency.  Together with thyour birth/marriage certificate.

Private Spanish Health Insurance: A 1-year policy from a provider authorized in Spain offering full coverage, zero copayments, and zero waiting periods, including repatriation.

Medical Certificate: A doctor's letter (signed, and stamped) stating: "This individual does not suffer from any of the diseases that may have serious public health repercussions in accordance with the provisions of the 2005 International Health Regulations."

FBI Criminal Background Check: Issued within the last 3 to 6 months. Must be Apostilled by the US Department of State and have a Sworn Translation by a MAEC-certified translator. State or local police checks are highly likely to be rejected.

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