BLS Spain Student Visa Checklist

The Padnos International Center (PIC) provides the general information below as a service to GVSU students. We strive to maintain accurate information regarding visa procedures, however, changes to policies and procedures may occur frequently without our knowledge. Students are responsible for obtaining the appropriate visa for their program and must consult the consulate for the most up to date information on application procedures.

Please look over the visa information carefully and do not delay, as visa procedures are time sensitive.

SSU BETWEEN 90-180 DAYS

SLU +181 DAYS

- Application with photograph glued

- Application with photograph glued

- Original and copy of passport 

- Original and copy of passport

- Original and Copy of ID (Driver's License or Student ID)

- Original and copy of ID (Driver's License or Student ID)

- Letter (IN SPANISH) accepting the student to a Spanish course with initial and ending dates, must be certified by the Institute of Cervantes 

- Letter (IN SPANISH) accepting the student to a Spanish course with initial and ending dates, must be certified by the Institute of Cervantes

- Insurance policy with no co-pays or deductibles, must have repatriation of remains and minimum coverage of $50.000USD or EUR30.000

- Insurance policy with no co-pays or deductibles, must have repatriation of remains and minimum coverage of $50.000USD or EUR30.000

ACCOMMODATION:

- Hotel minimum stay of 3 months or contract of lease or letter of institute providing accommodation

ACCOMMODATION:

- Hotel minimum stay of 3 months or contract of lease or letter of institute providing accommodation

FINANCIAL MEANS:

- Notarized letter of parents confirming the minimum monthly financial support balance of $700 with three latest bank statements

- Or a letter from the Institute accepting financial responsibility (GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS)

- Or three latest bank statements of student's personal financial account

FINANCIAL MEANS:

- Notarized letter of parents confirming the minimum monthly financial support balance of $700 with three latest bank statements 

- Or a letter from the institute accepting financial responsibility (GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS)

- Or three latest bank statements of student's personal financial account

 

- Background check from FBI with federal apostille with certified translation

 

- Bilingual medical certificate 



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