"Checklist"

From the applicant:

• Application form duly completed and signed.
• One color passport-size photograph not more than six months old, in color, white background, and full front face, with no hat nor scarf, nor sunglasses.
• Passport or travel document valid for the entire period of stay (original and one photocopy of all the pages).
• Previous passports, if a new passport has been issued within the last 3 years.
• Non-Kenyan/non-Ugandan passport holders must provide proof of residence in Kenya, the validity of which should extend to at least 30 days beyond the date of expiry of the visa. (Original and one photocopy).
• Proof of admission to a Learning Institution, authorized in Spain, for full time studies leading to a degree or certificate.
• Accommodation can be proven through the Au Pair Placement Agreement.
• Public or Private Medical Insurance whose premiums should be partly covered by the host family.
• Supporting documents accrediting the financial means to cover the living expenses, during the entire stay as well the cost of returning to your home country.
• Current Medical Certificate, issued on a date no less than three months before the placement, stating the general state of health of the said person. The certificate must also state the following “This medical certificate guarantees that Mr./Mrs./Ms. XXXX does not suffer from any disease that may constitute a serious danger to public health as stated in the International Health Regulations of 2005”. (Original – duly legalized).
• Duly filled and signed Au Pair Placement Agreement in the terms established in Articles 6 to 9 and 11 of the Agreement. This Agreement must comprise of the following points:
  • Duration of the Placement Agreement, with a maximum of one year.
  • Domestic duties for a period of time that does not exceed 5 hours daily.
  • Provision of a minimum of one full day free per week. At least one of the free days each month must be a Sunday, in order to allow the student to participate in Religious activities.
  • Specification of the home in which the person placed as an Au Pair will have to share in the Host Family’s life, enjoying at the same time a certain degree of independence.
  • Specification of the home in which the person placed as an Au Pair will have to share in the Host Family’s life, enjoying at the same time a certain degree of independence.
  • Circumstances which allow the Placement Agreement to be dissolved by whichever of the parties with a notice of two weeks.

For Studies lasting more than six months:

• Valid Good Conduct Certificate, from the Country of origin or from the Countries in which the applicant has resided during the previous 5 years; this is applicable for persons over the age of 18 yrs. (original - duly legalized).

Please Note:

• All the documents should be presented in original, plus one photocopy, in English, or with a legalized Spanish translation.
• An interview at the Embassy may be required.
• The Consular Section reserves the right to request any complementary documentation it considers necessary.

Important Notice:

The mere submission of the listed documents does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. Individual assessments are made in every case.

Within one month of arrival in Spain, the Student should apply for a Student Card from the relevant Spanish Authorities.