The purpose of this visa is to reside in Spain without carrying out any lucrative activity (work or professional) as long as you have guaranteed and sufficient means of subsistence. This visa does not authorize work.
The following family members can also obtain the visa:
The Revised visa fee and BLS service charge are as follows:
Consulate Visa Fee Based on Citizenship & Duration | Amount in USD |
---|---|
All other Citizens | 99 |
United States of America | 140 |
Australia | 315 |
Canada | 811 |
United Kingdom shorter | 658 |
Bangladesh | 99 |
Mauritania | 263 |
Ethiopia | 510 |
Residence Fee (optional) | 12 |
BLS Service Fee | Amount in USD |
All Nationals | 18 |
Notifications (SMS) | 5 |
Proof of the availability of financial means. Original and a copy of the documents that prove that the applicant has sufficient financial means to cover the expenses of residence in Spain during the year of residence authorization or that prove that he or she has a source of periodic income for himself will be presented and, where appropriate, for accompanying family members.
The minimum amount required is equivalent to 400% of the IPREM (2400 Euros per month). To this amount must be added 100% of the IPREM (600 Euros per month) for each dependent family member of the applicant.
Health insurance. Original and a copy of the public or private health insurance certificate contracted with an insurance entity authorized to operate in Spain. The insurance must cover all risks insured by the public health system in Spain. Travel insurance will not be valid.
Medical insurance must be taken out that covers the applicant throughout their stay in Spain, without waiting periods for certain benefits, exclusions, co-payments or coverage limits (it must cover 100% of medical, hospital and extra-hospital expenses). If insurance contracted with a US company is presented, the certificate must expressly say that it covers the rest of the world (or, at least, in Spain) and must have at least general coverage of $500,000 with no deductible, reimbursement or co-payments.
Medical certificate. Original and a copy of a medical certificate certifying that the applicant does not suffer from diseases that may have serious implications for public health in accordance with the International Health Regulations 2005.
It must have been issued within three months.
Proof of residence in the consular district. The applicant must be legally residing in the boundaries of this Consulate General (Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas). He must be accredited through a valid US driver's license or state identification card.
Non-US applicants must present proof of legal residence in the country: a notarized copy of the permanent residence card, long-term visa or work permit (with the visa sticker in the passport). Holders of type B-1/B-2 visas cannot apply for any visa in the US, they must do so in their country of residence.
Payment of fees.
Payment of both fees will be carried out through a single MONEY ORDER of $152 for US nationals in the name of Consular outsourcing BLS inc. ($12 for the initial temporary residence authorization and $140 for the visa). A Money Order must be provided for each member of the family unit.
Affidavit: the applicant must provide:
An affidavit signed before a notary that includes the following information:
Documents needed for family members
For each family member it will be necessary to present:
When necessary to evaluate the application, BLS may request additional documents or data and may also call the applicant for a personal interview.
Procedure
BLS is competent to accept only visa applications from people residing in the consular district.
All non-working residence visas require obtaining an initial residence permit authorization, which is processed at the same time as the visa application.
The visa application will be submitted in person at BLS, by appointment, or by mail by the interested party or by one of their parents, if they are a minor.
Appointments will be requested from BLS International Houston through this website: https://usa.blsspainvisa.com/houston/national_student_visa.php
BLS International Houston. Address: 2500 West Loop South 3rd Floor, Suite 350 Houston, Texas 77027 Telephone number: +1 516-888-1169 Email: info.houes@blsinternational.net
Note: We regret we cannot accept photographs that do not meet these requirements
Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 6 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:
Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. A photo booth meeting these requirements is available at the centre.
Resolution period: Once the application is accepted as complete, the period to make a decision is up to 2 months from the day following the registration of the application in the visa system, but this period may be extended if an interview or additional documents. Denial of visa or stay permit for studies. The denial of a visa or authorization to stay for studies will always be communicated by mail, indicating the reasons on which the decision was based.
Resources: In case of denial of a stay authorization for studies or a visa, the applicant may present an appeal in Spanish (by mail with a tracking number) to this Consular Office within a period of 1 month from the day following the date of receipt of the denial notification. A contentious administrative appeal may also be filed before the Superior Court of Justice of Madrid within a period of 2 months from the day following the date on which the applicant receives notification of the visa denial or the dismissal of the appeal for reconsideration.
Once the visa is collected, the applicant must enter Spanish territory during the validity period of the visa.
The visa must be stamped upon entering the Schengen States and within the first thirty days, the applicant must apply for the Foreigner Identity Card or TIE ("Foreigner Identity Card") at the National Foreigners Office in the police station of the city where you will stay.
If the duration of the activity does not exceed 180 days, the visa will be sufficient to prove the stay.