Indian students need a Spain student visa (a long-stay Type D national visa) to study in Spain for more than 90 days. To get one, you’ll need an offer from a recognised Spanish institution, proof of at least \u20ac600 a month in funds (\u20ac7,200 for a year, roughly \u20b97.5 to 8 lakh), comprehensive health insurance, a medical certificate, and apostilled documents, submitted through a BLS International visa centre in India.<\/p>\n
The paperwork matters, but it’s only half of a strong application. Consulates also look for a credible study plan: a clear reason for your course, a consistent financial history, and a realistic idea of what you’ll do after graduating.<\/p>\n
This guide covers the Spain student visa checklist for Indian students, current fees, and the application process, plus where expert support makes the biggest difference.<\/p>\n
Yes. As an Indian passport holder, you need a visa before travelling to Spain for any study programme. Which one depends on the length of your course:<\/p>\n
Since 20th May 2025, Spain’s updated immigration regulation has made the student visa more attractive for Indian students. Your study authorisation now covers the full length of your programme rather than needing renewal every year, although you’ll still need to show each year that you continue to meet the requirements.<\/p>\n
If your course lasts more than six months, you’ll also register for a Foreigner Identity Card (TIE, Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) within one month of arriving. Your StudyIn counsellor will help you plan this before you fly, so it’s not a scramble in your first weeks.<\/p>\n
Here’s what a typical Spain student visa file includes. Exact requirements vary by consulate and visa category, so your counsellor will confirm the checklist for your application before you book an appointment.<\/p>\n
Most Indian-issued documents need an apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and some also need a sworn Spanish translation. Which ones depends on the document and your consulate. This is one of the most common places applications stall, so it’s worth having a counsellor check your file before you submit.<\/p>\n
The Spain student visa fee for Indian applicants is around \u20ac80 (roughly \u20b98,500), paid in INR at the prevailing exchange rate, plus a BLS International service charge. Both are non-refundable and can change, so your counsellor will confirm the current amounts before your appointment.<\/p>\n
The bigger number is your proof of funds. Spain links its financial requirement to the IPREM (Indicador P\u00fablico de Renta de Efectos M\u00faltiples), and students must show 100% of the monthly IPREM<\/a>, around \u20ac600 a month. For a one-year programme, that means at least \u20ac7,200, separate from your tuition fees.<\/p>\n