"Checklist"
Legalization Process Kenya
Legalization Process Uganda
- From the applicant:
- Application form duly completed and signed.
- A coloured passport-size photograph not more than six months old, in colour, 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 photocopy of the relevant pages).
- Previous passports, if a new passport has been issued within the last 3 years.
- Those who are not passport holders of Kenya, or Uganda ,must provide proof of residence in Kenya or Uganda, the validity of which should extend to at least 30 days beyond the date of expiry of the visa. (Original and one photocopy).
- Documents accrediting the knowledge of the Spanish language, when required.
- Documents certifying the availability of accommodation in Spain, for the entire period of study.
- Individual International Medical Insurance (minimum cover of €30,000), covering all costs of arising as a result of emergency medical assistance, emergency hospitalization or medical repatriation and valid for the entire period of stay and all Schengen countries as per the list accompanying this document.
- Supporting documents accrediting the financial means to cover the studies, accommodation and living expenses, during the entire stay (The minimum amount is 900 Euros per month), through:
- Scholarships or economic grants. The nature and quantity of assistance should be indicated and if the applicant will receive a stipend.
- Employment Certificate, job description, and salary of the sponsor.
- Certified personal Bank statement of the applicant or of the sponsor covering the expenses, and origin of the same.
- Bank/Credit Card statements showing account movements over the last 3 months, fixed deposits/title deeds, as proof of solvency.
- In the case of ownership of a Company: Articles of Association, bank statements, and latest Tax declaration.
- Sponsors should demonstrate proof of relationship to the applicant.
- Sponsors should demonstrate their intention to financially support the applicant through an affidavit, stamped by a Notary and duly legalized.
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).
- Current Medical Certificate, with results of laboratory tests attached, stating 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).
- From the centre of studies:
- Document accrediting admission or confirmed pre-registration as a student or researcher, in an officially recognized public or private institution.
- Evidence of the study plan or research approved duration, schedule, language requirements and total cost of the course.
- Additional documentation in the case of a minor:
- Prior approval from the Sub delegate or Delegate of the Government in Autonomous Communities, where the minor will reside, applied for by the person who will be responsible in Spain, for the said minor.
- Power of Attorney from the Parents or Legal Guardians, drawn up through a Notary Public, authorizing the minor to travel to Spain, indicating the course to be undertaken, the Centre, and the proposed duration of the course.
- Birth Certificate – duly legalized
Spouses and Children below 18 years accompanying the applicant for the duration of his/her studies. These should meet our normal visa requirements as well as provide proof of relationship to the applicant either through Marriage or Birth certificates as the case may apply.
Please Note:
- All the documents should be presented in original, and at times we require photocopies of some documents, 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.
The visa must be collected personally within a period of two months from the date of notification of authorization. Within one month of arrival in Spain, the student should apply for a Student Card from the relevant Spanish Authorities.
Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements
Please provide Two 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.
