Visa

The documentation required to travel to Spain varies according to the country of origin.

If you come from NON EU country and you are going to stay in Spain more than three months, you are required to have a valid current visa (if you don't have any other european permit) in order to enter Spain.

Contact the Spanish Embassy or Consulate in your residence country at least 3 months before your departure to get all the information about the visa process (deadlines, supporting documents to provide, etc).

The first step for applying for your Student Visa is going online and finding the closest Spanish Consulate to you. Here's a list of spanish consulates

Once you’ve found your consulate you’ll need to look through the consulate’s website and find the list of requirements needed to be considered as an applicant.

Our advice is that you look over this list and assess how much time it will take to collect these items before making your appointment to assure you will have a realistic amount of time to complete everything.

Here is a list of typical requirements for a visa application to give you an idea of the kind of paperwork you will need to gather:

• Original & copy of the acceptance letter from your school in Spain (provided by ESCP)
• Official Registration Order (provided by ESCP)
• Security background check
• Updated passport that will NOT expire while you are away
• Letter from your doctor stating you are able to travel
• Proof of insurance for the duration of the trip
• At least 2 passport sized photos
• Proof of funds to support yourself or notarised proof of a second party supporting you (amount often differs from consulate to consulate)
• Proof of accommodation
• Confirmation of flight to Spain (return flight may not be required)

Please note: every consulate has its own unique requirements and you will always need to double check with them before starting!

Many of the documents listed above require appointments, processing times and multiple steps. Make sure to start as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary stress.