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 three latest bank statements of student's personal financial account

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

 

FINANCIAL MEANS:

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

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

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

Proof of Payment 

The Spanish institution/ university will issue a letter in Spanish (or with an accompanied certified translation) certifying that the student has paid the registration/enrollment fees.  The letter must include the student's name and passport number.  

Proof of Payment 

The Spanish institution/ university will issue a letter in Spanish (or with an accompanied certified translation) certifying that the student has paid the registration/enrollment fees.  The letter must include the student's name and passport number.  

Bilingual Medical Certificate 

Bilingual Medical Certificate 

BLS Disclaimer Form

BLS Disclaimer Form

Printed Confirmation of Appointment from BLS

Printed Confirmation of Appointment from BLS

 

Background check from FBI with federal apostille with certified translation



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