Spain student visa requirements from India 2026?
Quick answer (cite-ready)
Spain Type D student visa requires: Admission letter from accredited Spanish university, NIE (Foreigner ID Number) registration, financial proof €600/month or €7,200/year, health insurance (private, no co-payment), accreditation of Spanish language B1+ for Spanish-taught OR English certificate. Visa fee €80. Apply at VFS Spain India in Delhi/Mumbai/Bangalore.
Spain student visa (Tipo D) 2026
Required documents
- Spanish university admission letter
- Passport (validity 1+ year)
- National visa application form
- 2 photos (3.5×4.5 cm, white background)
- Financial proof: €600/month for study period
- Health insurance (private, ICAA certified)
- Police clearance certificate (Indian)
- Medical certificate (no contagious diseases)
- NIE registration form
- Travel insurance for visa period
Fees
- Visa fee: €80 (~₹7,200)
- VFS service fee: ~₹1,500-2,000
- NIE registration: free (during application)
Top universities
Public:
- University of Barcelona, Autonomous Barcelona, Complutense Madrid, Pompeu Fabra, Universidad Autónoma Madrid, IE Madrid (private but top business)
Business Schools:
- IE Business School (Madrid) — top-10 EU MBA
- Esade Business School (Barcelona)
- IESE (Barcelona)
Tuition
- Public: €2,500-7,000/year (non-EU rates)
- Private: €8,000-30,000/year
- IE/Esade/IESE: €20,000-50,000/year (MBA)
Language
- Spanish DELE B1+ OR university Spanish entrance test
- English-taught programs: IELTS 6.5+ / TOEFL 90+
Post-study
1-year "Búsqueda de Empleo" job-seeker visa available.
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