• The above mentioned Visa Fee are to be paid only in cash.
• The visa fee in KES is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.

Required documents

Official foreign documents must be legalized and, where applicable, must be submitted together with a sworn translation into Spanish.

1. National visa application form. Each applicant must complete and sign a visa application, filling in each of its sections. If the applicant is a minor, one of their parents or a duly accredited representative must sign the application.

2. Photograph. A recent, passport-size, colour photograph, taken against a light background, facing forward, without dark or reflective glasses, or any garments concealing the oval of the face.

3. Passport with a minimum validity of 1 year and containing two blank pages. Original and a photocopy of the page or pages of the passport that contain biometric data. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted.

4. Proof of acceptance for the study, training or volunteer activity, indicating clearly start and end dates.
Original and a copy of the document proving:

• Acceptance at an authorized teaching centre to carry out a full-time study programme.
• Acceptance into a student mobility programme (in this case, the applicant must also provide proof of acceptance at a study centre, of having found accommodation with a family or at an institution, and the commitment of the organizer of the programme to bear the costs).
• An agreement with the organization responsible for the volunteer programme.
• For higher education, studies of post-compulsory secondary education and training activities, a proof of having paid the registration, enrolment or equivalent fees of the selected institution or educational centre, is also requested.

5. Proof of financial means. Original and a copy of the documents proving that the applicant (or their legal representative or the family member supporting them) has sufficient financial means to cover the tuition fees and the expenses of the student's stay and return. Apart from the tuition fees, the minimum required amount is equivalent to 100% of Spain's Public Multiple Effects Income Indicator (IPREM), currently 600 € per month. If proof is provided that accommodation for the entire stay has been paid for in advance, this amount will be deducted.

These means can be justified by one or more of the following documents:

• Letter from the university covering all the costs of accommodation and meals (often included in the letter of acceptance).
• Proof of having obtained a scholarship for the specified time.
• Sponsorship letter. Notarised document of the applicant's parents legal guardians or sponsors, assuming all the costs associated with their studies in Spain. In this case it is necessary to submit the student´s birth certificate or legal custody, passport of the parent or legal guardian, letter from their employer specifying qualification, starting date and remuneration, and 6 months of bank statements (originals and stamped by bank).
• Proof of financial means with the submission of 6 months of bank statements (originals and stamped by bank).

6. Health insurance. Original and a copy of public or private health insurance policy contracted with an insurance company or institution authorized to operate in Spain. The insurance policy must cover all the risks insured by Spain's public health system and be totally exempted from any form of co-payment, reimbursement or waiting period. Travel insurances will not be accepted.

7. Criminal record check certificate. Applicants of legal age must submit the original and a copy of the criminal record check certificate(s) issued by their country or countries of residence for the past 5 years. This certificate must have been issued within the 3 months period before the visa application is submitted, unless the certificate itself specifies a longer expiration. Note that students, whose course/programme lasts less than 6 months, do not need to submit criminal record certificate.

8. Medical certificate. All applicants must submit original and a copy of a medical certificate accrediting that they do not suffer from any disease that could cause serious repercussions for public health pursuant to the 2005 International Health Regulations. This certificate must have been issued within the 3 months period before the visa application is submitted,
Note that students, whose course/programme lasts less than 6 months, do not need to submit criminal medical certificate.

9. Proof of residence in the consular district (Kenya, Uganda or Somalia). Persons of nationalities other than Kenyan, Ugandan or Somalian must submit a photocopy of their residence permit in one of these three countries.

10. Proof of the representative's identity and capacity. If the applicant is a minor, it will be necessary to submit copies of the identity document or passport of one of their parents, as well as of the document constituting proof of kinship.

11. STUDENT VISA FOR MINORS (UNDER 18 YEARS). In addition to the documents detailed above (requirements 1 to 10), you must submit the following:

• Original birth certificate of the minor legalized and sworn translated into Spanish and legalized.
• Notarized copies of parents IDs/passports.
• Notarized authorization letter of both parents and legal guardians to travel to Spain for the purpose of carrying out the activity in question, with proof of the center, organization, entity, and person in charge for the activity and the planned length of stay. It must state information about people who will take care of the minor once is Spain, with their names, surnames, ID or NIE numbers and address. If not notarized before a Spanish Notary, this letter must be legalized and sworn translated into Spanish.
• Notarized declaration of the person or persons taking care of the minor in Spain, with a copy of the DNI or NIE and certificate of Sexual Nature issued by the Registry of Sexual Offenders of the Ministry of Justice ( https://sede.mjusticia.gob.es/ es/procedures/central-registration-certificate).

12. Payment of the visa fee. Visa fee payment is compulsory and has to be made at the same time when submitting a visa application. The fee has to be paid in local currency and it is subject to regular changes due to the currency fluctuations. Please check the list of fees on the website of the Embassy of Spain.

Procedure

The Embassy of Spain (consular section) is competent to accept visa applications from individuals residing in the consular district.

• Who can apply for a visa: Visa applications must be submitted in person by the applicant or by one of their parents if the applicant is a minor. They may also be submitted through a duly accredited representative.
• Visa application period: Visa applications must be submitted at least two months in advance of the date of the beginning of the studies
• Place of submission: All applications must be submitted at the office of BLS.
  Website: http://kenya.blsspainvisa.com
  Address: 1st Floor, Block A. On top of I&M Park, Edama Park, Corner of Pepponi Road and Eldama Ravine Road, Westlands, Nairobi
  Email: feedback.nbo@blshelpline.com
  Phone number: (+254) 20 764 1396
• Proof of receipt: BLS will provide the applicant with proof of receipt of the application with a code that enables them to check the status of the dossier.
• Rectifying the application: The Embassy of Spain (consular section) may ask the applicant to submit any missing documents, or to provide additional documents or data that are necessary for a decision regarding the application. The applicant may also be called in for a personal interview.
• Decision period: The legal period for reaching a decision is of 1 month from the day after the application submission date, but this period may be extended if an interview or additional documents are requested.
• Collecting the visa: The visa must be collected in person by the applicant or by their representative (if the applicant is a minor) within a maximum period of 2 months, counted as of the day after the date on which the favourable decision is notified.
• Refusal of the visa or study stay permit: Refusals of the visa or study stay permit will always be notified in writing, setting forth the grounds on which the decision adopted was based.
• Appeals: If a study stay permit or visa is refused, the applicant may submit an appeal for reconsideration to the Embassy of Spain (consular section) within 1 month of the day following the date on which notification of the refusal is received. An application for judicial review may also be filed with the High Court of Justice of Madrid within the 2-month period beginning the d ay after the date on which the applicant receives notification of the visa refusal or of the dismissal of the reconsideration appeal.
• Validity period of the visa: If the study stay does not exceed 6 months, the visa will be valid for the entire stay and it will not be necessary to obtain a Foreigner Identity Card. If the study stay lasts more than 6 months, the visa will be valid for 1year. The student must apply for a Foreigner Identity Card, TIE, within 1 month from their entry into Spain, at the Foreign Nationals' Office or the Police Station of the province in which the permit was processed. After the issue of the Foreigner Identity Card, the visa will be no longer valid.

Sworn translations and legalisations

Please check the list of sworn translators-interpreters on the website of the Embassy of Spain.

The legalization of documents shall include all the signatures of the signatures of the official documents. Final legalization of foreign documents is to be carried out at the Embassy of Spain. Legalization service is open on Thursdays from 9 AM to 1 PM and not subject to prior appointment. However if the applicant wishes to get legalized a high number of documents or if the legalization of documents is urgent, please contact emb.nairobi.vis@maec.es in advance. Also, please note that legalization of documents is subject to the payment of a fee. Please check the list of fees on the website of the Embassy of Spain.

Family members of students.

Relatives of the student can only apply for long-stay residence authorization, and therefore the corresponding visa can only be issued to relatives of individuals who are pursuing higher education in Spain or specialized health training. Family members will be able to apply for visa once the student has been granted their visa to Spain.

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

• The spouse or unmarried partner and duly proven stable partner.
• Minor and disabled children, and children of legal age when they are not married or have their own families.

Visas for students' family members are NOT work permits.

Required documents for family members

• Documents listed above as 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12. Where applicable, 10 must also be provided.
• Certificates proving kinship with the student (marriage certificate, unmarried couple certificate, or birth certificate, as applicable). Foreign documents must be legalized and, where applicable, must be submitted together with an official translation into Spanish.
• Copy of the student´s Passport and visa.
• Proof of financial means. Original and a copy of the documents proving that the applicant has sufficient financial means to cover all the expenses (stay and return) of the family members accompanying the students. The minimum required amount is equivalent to 75% of Spain's Public Multiple Effects Income Indicator (IPREM) for the first family member and 50% of the IPREM for each additional family member.

When necessary to assess the application, the Embassy (consular section) may request additional documents or data and a personal interview.

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 colour and:

• Two recent colour passports, size of photographs(45mm x 35mm) full face and taken against a white background so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• It must be clear and show the face focused.
• 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.

National visa form