National (Type D) — Long-Stay Student Verified 2026-06-09Spain Student Visa (National Type D — Long Stay)
National (Type D) long-stay visa for Indian students admitted to a Spanish university or institution for a course longer than 90 days.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Spain visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Processing
Typically 4–8 weeks (longer than short-stay; decided by the national immigration authority)
Stay Duration
Duration of the course (long stay, over 90 days); residence card (TIE) obtained after arrival
Starting Fee
Varies
Apply At
12 VFS centres
Your whole Spain Student Visa,
handled for one honest price.
A strong Spain file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.
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Everything below — included, nothing extra
- Document checklist
- Application form guidance
- Document review
- Cover letter
- Purpose of travel structure
- Financial proof review
- Sponsor document guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Post-submission guidance
Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee.
Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.
Your fee, justified
₹24,999–₹34,999 fee — what exactly is included?
Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete Spain visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.
Before we prepare your Spain visitor visa file, we understand your complete profile — every applicant is different, so no two files are built the same way.
- Purpose of travel
- Employment or business background
- Monthly income & savings
- Funds available for the trip
- Family ties in India
- Property / assets, if any
- Previous travel history
- Relatives, friends or a sponsor in Spain, if any
- Previous visa refusals, if any
- Planned trip duration
- Who is paying for the trip
- Whether the trip is realistic for your profile
A visitor visa isn't approved just because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties all have to support each other.
We don't hand everyone the same checklist. After understanding your profile, we build one for your exact case type:
- Salaried
- Business owner
- Self-employed
- Farmer / agriculture income
- Student or minor
- Retired parent
- Housewife / dependent
- Family visit
- Tourist visit
- Business visitor
- Previous refusal
- Sponsor-supported
- First-time traveller
This avoids missing key documents — and avoids piling on documents that aren't explained properly.
We review your documents before preparing and submitting, checking they're complete, readable, consistent and well-arranged:
- Passport & photographs
- Bank statements
- Salary slips
- ITR / Form 16
- Employment & leave-approval letters
- Business / GST / registration proof
- Income proof
- Property documents, if any
- Family & marriage documents, if applicable
- Invitation & sponsor documents, if applicable
- Previous refusal letter, if any
- Travel history, itinerary & stay proof
Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:
- Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
- Average balance vs trip cost
- Sudden large deposits that need explaining
- Salary / business income vs bank statement
- ITR vs income profile
- Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
- Whether sponsor support is properly explained
- Whether funds look genuine and traceable
We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.
We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.
A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.
We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:
- Who you are and why you want to visit
- How long you'll stay and where
- Who is paying for the trip
- What you do in India
- Which financial documents are attached
- Your family ties in India
- Why you'll return after the visit
- If previously refused — what has changed since
This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.
The officer must be satisfied you'll leave Spain after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:
- Job continuity or business ownership
- Regular income source
- Spouse / children / parents in India
- Dependents and family responsibilities
- Property or assets in India
- Education or business commitments
- Previous travel compliance, if any
If someone in Spain is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:
- Invitation letter
- Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
- Sponsor employment & income proof
- Sponsor bank statement, if needed
- Relationship & communication proof
- Who bears expenses & stay arrangement
A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.
We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on Spain), and check consistency between the form and your documents:
- Personal, passport & travel-history details
- Employment & education history
- Family information
- Purpose of visit & funding details
- Sponsor information, if applicable
- Previous-refusal declarations
- Background questions
- Correct document categories
Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.
How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact Spain process:
- Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
- Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
- Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
- Guiding the visa-fee payment
- Final review before submission or your VFS visit
- What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
- Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
- What happens after submission
After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:
- Biometrics Instruction Letter
- VFS appointment booking
- Documents to carry
- What to expect at the VFS centre
- How biometrics update in your application
- What to do once biometrics are done
Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.
Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:
- How to check application updates
- What official messages mean
- What to do if more documents are requested
- What to do after a Passport Request
- VFS passport submission & courier return
- Decision-update explanation
- Next steps after approval
- Basic guidance if refused
What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)
- Government / embassy visa fee
- Biometrics fee
- VFS service charges
- VFS courier & SMS charges
- VFS premium-lounge charges
- Travel insurance
- Flight tickets
- Hotel bookings
- Translation charges
- Notary / attestation
- Medical exam, if ever required
- Any other third-party charges
No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Spain visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1Passport must be valid for the full duration of the course.
- 2This is a NATIONAL (Type D) visa decided by Spain's immigration authority, not a Schengen short-stay visa — processing is longer.
- 3Spain is NOT serviced by VFS Global in India; apply through BLS International on behalf of the Embassy/Consulate of Spain.
- 4Many documents require apostille (Hague legalisation) and a sworn translation into Spanish — budget time for this.
- 5For stays over 6 months you must apply for a TIE (foreigner identity card) within 30 days of arrival in Spain.
Who Can Apply
- Indian students admitted to a recognised Spanish university or higher education institution
- Students enrolled in full-time courses, research, or approved exchange programmes lasting more than 90 days
- Applicants who can prove sufficient funds for the full course and accommodation
- Applicants with a valid acceptance / enrolment letter from the Spanish institution
Not eligible under this visa:
- Short courses or programmes under 90 days — apply for a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa instead
- Anyone seeking primarily to work in Spain — this is a study route, not a work visa
Previously refused?
Same feeWe rebuild refused Spain cases the right way.
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Spain / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| National (Type D) student visa fee | Varies |
| BLS International service charge | Varies |
National (Type D) student visa fees are set by the Spanish consulate and are not the standard €90 Schengen short-stay fee. Additional costs may include document legalisation/apostille, sworn translations into Spanish, medical certificate, and police clearance. All fees are non-refundable. Verify current amounts on blsspainvisa.com and exteriores.gob.es before applying.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Core Documents
3 items- National (Type D) visa application formRequired
Completed in English/Spanish and signed.
- Valid passportRequired
Valid for the full course duration, with blank pages; issued within last 10 years.
- Recent biometric photographsRequired
Spanish/EU passport-photo specification.
Study & Enrolment
3 items- Acceptance / enrolment letter from the Spanish institutionRequired
Confirming admission, course, and duration.
- Proof of paid tuition fees or scholarship
- Academic certificates and transcripts
May require apostille and sworn Spanish translation.
Financial & Living
3 items- Proof of sufficient funds for the entire stayRequired
Bank statements, scholarship letter, or sponsor's funds covering tuition and living costs per Spanish minimum-means thresholds.
- Proof of accommodation in SpainRequired
- Sponsor documents (if funded by parents/sponsor)
Sponsor's bank statements, ITR, and relationship proof.
Health, Character & Civil
4 items- Medical certificateRequired
Confirming the applicant is free of diseases per International Health Regulations; usually on the required Spanish format.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)Required
For stays over 6 months; apostilled and covering the last 5 years of residence.
- Private medical / health insurance valid in SpainRequired
Full coverage with no co-payment, valid for the stay.
- Birth certificate / civil status documents
If required; apostilled and translated.
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
6 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
Secure admission
Obtain a formal acceptance / enrolment letter from the recognised Spanish institution for a course over 90 days.
- 02
Prepare and legalise documents
Gather funds proof, accommodation, medical certificate, PCC, and insurance. Apostille and get sworn Spanish translations where required.
- 03
Complete the Type D form
Fill and sign the national long-stay visa application form.
- 04
Book a BLS appointment
Spain is not on VFS — book with BLS International at the centre serving your state of residence.
- 05
Submit in person + biometrics
Attend the BLS centre, submit the physical file, give biometrics, and pay the applicable national-visa fee and BLS service charge.
- 06
Decision + TIE after arrival
Decision is made by the national immigration authority (typically 4–8 weeks). After arrival in Spain, apply for the student residence card (TIE) within 30 days for stays over 6 months.
What works
3 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Start at least 2–3 months before your course begins — national visas take longer and document legalisation (apostille + sworn translation) adds time.
- Get academic and civil documents apostilled in India and translated into Spanish by a sworn/official translator where the consulate requires it.
- Keep proof of paid tuition and a clear funding trail — Spain checks that you can support yourself for the whole course.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Insufficient proof of funds for the full course and living costs
- 2Missing or incorrectly legalised documents (no apostille / no sworn Spanish translation)
- 3Enrolment letter not from a recognised institution or course under 90 days
Download official forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Spain
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
VFS application centres
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Questions, answered straight
No — it is a National (Type D) long-stay visa decided by Spain's immigration authority. It allows entry to study for over 90 days and is the basis for a student residence card (TIE) obtained after arrival.
Typically 4–8 weeks, longer than the 15-day Schengen short-stay process. Document legalisation (apostille + sworn translation) can add further time, so start early.
National (Type D) student visa fees are set by the Spanish consulate and differ from the €90 Schengen fee — they vary, so confirm the live amount on blsspainvisa.com / exteriores.gob.es. Extra costs include apostille, sworn translation, medical certificate, and PCC.
Student authorisation in Spain can allow limited part-time work compatible with your studies, subject to current Spanish rules — but this is a study route, not a work visa. SureshotVisa does not provide work visa services.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
Before you apply
Two ways to file your Spain visa.
One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.
Do it yourself
The risky route
- You guess which papers Spain actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
The gamble
One mistake = fee, flights & record gone
With SureshotVisa
Professionally guided
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Spain file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind most Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
- Govt of Punjab licensed (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024) · 1200+ approvals.
Typical result
1200+ approvals · refused files rescued
Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive Spain visa file on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by students & parents
We've helped many students & parents get their Spain visa — the easy way.
From first-time Spain visa applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided students & parents through Spain's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
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View guideSpain Visit Visa (Family & Friends — Schengen Type C)
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View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Spain website and Embassy of Spain. Last verified 2026-06-09. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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