All documents presented in English must be translated to Spanish by a recognized Spanish sworn translator. Public documents must be legalized.

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Where to present the application?

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The good thing about this visa permit is that it can be presented in the county where you are living or in Spain if you are already here.

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In your country: The application together will all the requirements stated must be presented directly in the Spanish consulate/embassy (many times they use an agency where the documents an application must be presented called BLS Spain) or directly in Spain. 

 

The result from your application should be maximum in 1 month (generally we see that after couple of weeks is alread aproved).

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In Spain: It is also possible to present your application if you are already in Spain. The important thing is that you will need to be legal in  in the moment of presenting the application (you are in Spain as a tourist for example) or you have a residence permit from another UE country (for example you were working in Holland and you still have few months left in your permit there). After you enter in Spain you need to present your application in the first 60 days and you need to make sure that you still have at least 30 days left before your tourist or other EU permit expires.

 

That is a crucial point as many students come to after few months once their tourist visa or permit is about to expire and they are not able to present their application, therefore we strongly recommend that if you plan to study and you move to Spain, you start preparing your application as soon as you arrive.

 

Steps

 

If applying from abroad

 

1. Contact the school you wish to study and enroll in the course

2. Book a health insurance covering the time of your stay

3. Prepare your economical evidences (bank certificate, affidavit from parents etc.)

4. Prepare your medical and criminal records certificates. (if staying over 6 months)

5. Present your application. Most countries use https://blsspainvisa.com/index_spanish.html (if not directy in the spanish embassy/consulatefor the appointments and wait for the approval.

6. Book your return flight ticket.

7. Once in Spain go to police station to obtain your residence card (if staying over 6 months)

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If you apply from your own country of origin we will be able to guide you from here regarding the requirements and application however as of the moment the application needs to be presented by you personally in the Spanish Consultate.

 

If applying from Spain 

 

1. Come to Spain as a tourist. That means that either you have already a schengen visa or that you will need to apply for it to come as a tourist first and then do the application in Spain.

2. Enroll in the school. It's a good option to enrol directly if you are in Spain because you can talk to the school personal, can see the facilities, talkt o other students etc..

3. Book your health insurance (some of the most commonly used are Sanitas, Adelas etc..). Many times when you open a bank account in Spain they also offer you an insurance.

4. Have ready your criminal records and medical certificate (if staying over 6 months)

5. Have ready your economical evidences (easiest is to book an account in Spain (for example BBVA Bank offers a passport account and to transfer the money but from abroad banks also might be considered)

6. Once approved go to police station to obtain your residence card (if staying over 6 months).

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If you apply from Spain in this case our office will be able to present the application for you directly into the foreign office and we will be the ones in charge of your application. 

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This option is easier and more convenient since you will have the chance to visit the school, open a bank account, check whats insurance is best for you and you can also come to our office and we guide you about the process personally. 

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The only requirement as we mentioned is that to apply from Spain you need to be in legal situation. That means that if you do not have papers or if you have schengen visa but it will end in less than 30 days you will not be able to apply for this student visa.

 

In short, if you apply from Spain make sure to do it within your first 60 days of the schengen visa.

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To demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover your expenses while studying. 

 

Here are some common ways to show financial stability:

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Funding Options:

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1. Personal Savings: Bank statements showing sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, living expenses, and return travel.

2. Scholarships: Proof of scholarships or financial aid from the Spanish institution or other organizations.

3. Family Support: A notarized letter from your parents or legal guardians assuming financial responsibility, along with their bank statements.

4. Sponsorship: A certificate of sponsorship from a person or organization in Spain willing to cover your expenses.

5. Student Loans: Documentation of approved student loans that cover your tuition and living costs.

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To give you an idea, here's an estimated breakdown:

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Estimated Monthly Expenses in Spain:

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• Accommodation: €300 - €450

• Food: €150 - €200

• Utilities (electricity, water, internet): €30 - €50

• Transportation: €30 - €50

• Health Insurance: €30 - €50

• Miscellaneous (leisure, personal expenses): €50 - €100

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Estimated Amount in Philippine Pesos:

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Using the current exchange rate of 1 EUR = 62.57 PHP, the estimated amount in Philippine Pesos would be:

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• Monthly: PHP 36,916 - PHP 53,314

• Annual: PHP 442,996 - PHP 675,756

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These are rough estimates and can vary based on your lifestyle and location in Spain. It's always a good idea to have a buffer for unexpected expenses.

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Estimated Show Money to prove that you are capable of:

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Php 700,000 above or approximately  €11,187.47 

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Documents to prove Financial Capacity:

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• Bank Account Statement: Showing sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.

• Proof of Financial Aid/Scholarship: If applicable.

• Notarized Letter from Parents/Legal Guardian: Assuming financial responsibility.

• Letter from University/School: Assuming financial responsibility.

• Proof of Fee Payment: Receipts for visa application fees.

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Time Process

 

It usually takes 1-2 months to get the result of the application.

 

Working during your studies

 

If you are studying a university studies (masters, postgraduate, degree etc..) you will obtain automatically a permit to study up to 30 hours per week with which you can go to any job and start working. If you are studying other courses (languages for example) you will not get a work permit automatically.

 

You will need first to find a job and then you can apply to obtain a work permit and then you can work also up to 30 hours per week.

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Bringing your family members​

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Good news! Your family members can join you in Spain while you are studying here.The difference is that they will need to apply from the country of origin and not from Spain directly. 

 

The family members who can process this type of visa are: The spouse and children under eighteen years of age or who have a disability and are not objectively capable of providing for their own needs due to their state of health.

 

The application for a visa as a student family member can be submitted by the family member themselves.

 

You can do it together with the visa application of the holder of the Study Stay or at a later time.

 

The only requirement is that you can prove that you have enough funds to cover the expenses of your family members in Spain during your stay.

 

The authorization of the family members will be linked to that of the student, and they may remain in Spanish territory for the same period and in the same situation as the student. If the family members' stay is longer than six months, they must obtain a foreigner's identity card.

 

The family members will not be able to working during the time they are in Spain acompanying the student.

 

After your studies

 

Once you finish your studies you will have different options. The most common are:

 

• Return to your residence country

• Extend your studies or apply for another studies

• Convert your student permit into a work permit or self employed permit.

• Apply for job seeker visa.​​

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Are there any government/police taxes in this process?

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Yes, there are 3 taxes. For you the taxes fee is around 40€ and for your employer around 200€.

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Reminder

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Student visa cannot be applied if you have no papers (if you are currently in Spain illegally)

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What service do we provide?

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• Advising you about the process.

• Preparing the application and documents for you and the company.

• Presenting and tracking your application.

• Obtaining the result and preparing all for finger print.​​

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How to pass my documents?

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We work nationally (we present applications for applicants in all Spain and abroad) so you can bring your documents to our office in Barcelona and we will be glad to greet you personally or you can send to us your documents via email to info@msmlegalconsulting.es or via whatsapp. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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