Visa Fees in Russian rubles applicable for various visa types are listed in the table below:

Documents necessary for the student

• National visa application form. National visa application form Each applicant will complete in all its sections and sign a visa application. If the applicant is a minor, one of their parents will sign the application. A duly accredited representative may also sign the application.
• Photography. A recent color passport-size photograph with a light background, taken from the front, without dark glasses, reflections, or clothing that hides the oval of the face.
• Valid and current external passport. Original and a complete photocopy of the same. The passport must be valid, at least, for the entire duration of the intended stay and have two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago are not accepted.
• Internal passport, and a complete copy of it
• Proof of admission for the activity of studies, training, volunteering or practices. This must contain the exact dates of the duration of the training activity. Original and a copy of the document that proves:
  • Admission to an authorized teaching center to carry out a full-time study program.
  • Admission to a research or training center.
  • Admission to a student mobility program (in this case, proof of admission to a study center will also be provided, foster care by a family or institution and commitment of the organizer of the program to assume the expenses).
  • Admission to carry out unpaid internships based on the signing of an agreement.
  • The agreement with the organization in charge of a volunteer program.
• Proof of the availability of financial means. Original and a copy of the documents that prove that the applicant (or his legal representative or family member who supports him) has sufficient financial means to cover the expenses of the stay and return of the student and the family members who accompany him. The minimum amount required is equivalent to 100% of the IPREM. To this amount must be added 75% of the IPREM for the first family member and 50% of the IPREM for each additional family member. If it is proven that the accommodation has already been paid in advance for the entire stay, this amount will be reduced. You can check the updated Multiple Effects Public Income Indicator at http://www.iprem.com.es/
• Proof of accommodation in Spain. As proof of accommodation. Those applicants who present a lease must provide a copy of the contract, a simple note (issued in the last 3 months) and a copy of the owner's ID/passport.
• Health insurance. Original and a copy of the public or private health insurance certificate contracted with an insurance company authorized to operate in Spain. The insurance must cover all the risks insured by the public health system in Spain. The insurance must be valid for a minimum of one year, or cover the entire study period.
  If the applicant participates in a volunteer program, in addition to the health insurance, they will provide a copy of the civil liability insurance policy subscribed by the organization.
• Criminal record certificate. When the duration of the studies exceeds 180 days, applicants of criminal age must present the original and a copy of the criminal record certificate issued by the country or countries of residence in the last 5 years. It must be translated into Spanish and legalized. Certificates issued in the Russian Federation, Belarus, Armenia and Uzbekistan must have the Hague apostille. Certificates issued by Turkmenistan must be signed by a diplomatic agent of the corresponding Consulate in the Russian Federation. For more information, see the Legalization and Apostille section for the documentation to be apostilled and legalized.
• Medical certificate. Original and a copy of a medical certificate attesting that the applicant does not suffer from diseases that may have serious repercussions for public health in accordance with the International Health Regulations of 2005. It must be translated into Spanish and legalized. This certificate must be formulated in the following or similar terms: "This medical certificate certifies that Mr. / Mrs. does not suffer from any of the diseases that may have serious public health repercussions in accordance with the provisions of the international health regulations of 2005”.
• Proof of residence in the consular demarcation. Nationals and legal residents of the consular demarcation in which they reside may submit their visa application. Additionally, Russian citizens must also provide a copy of their internal passport, which contains personal data and notes on their registration, as well as their marital status (for people over 14 years of age). Legal residents must provide documentation proving their residence (residence permit or valid visa).
• Evidence of the representative's identity and capacity. If the applicant is a minor, a copy of the identity document or passport of the parent and the document that proves the relationship must be presented. The originals will be shown at the time of submitting the application. If the visa is requested through a representative, a copy of the identity document or passport of the representative and the power of attorney or document proving the representation must be presented. The originals will show at the time of submitting the application. It must be translated into Spanish and legalized.
• Authorization of legal representatives. If the applicant is a minor, the original and a copy of the notarial deed of the parents or guardians authorizing the minor's movement to Spain and identifying the person who will take care of the minor in Spain must be provided. It must be translated into Spanish and legalized.
• Payment of the visa fee. It is mandatory and will be paid at the time of submitting the application. Fees will be paid in local currency and will be regularly updated based on exchange rate fluctuations. There is a complete and updated list of the most frequent rates available to the public at the Cashier's window or in National visa Fees

Underage students

For underage students, the following will also be required:

• Student's birth certificate.
• Notarial authorization of the parents to move to study in Spain, indicating the study center, period of stay and designated guardian who will take care of the minor.
• Record of declarations of the tutor accepting the guardianship of the student (this will not be necessary when it is a relative, or when it is a member of the study center and so indicated in the letter from the center).
• Copy of the guardian's identity document (DNI, Residence Card) on both sides of the document.
• Certificate of absence of crimes of a sexual nature of the tutor, or, authorization so that they can be verified ex officio.

Documents required for family visa

For each family member accompanying the student, it will be necessary to present:

• The documents related in the previous list with numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9,10, 11 and 14. If applicable, 12.
• In addition, they must provide the certificates that prove the kinship relationship with the student (marriage, domestic partnership, or birth certificate, as the case may be). It must be translated into Spanish. Consult the Legalization and Apostille section for the documentation to be apostilled and legalized

When necessary to assess the application, the Consular Office may request additional documents or data and may also call the applicant for a personal interview.

Note: Please, submit your Application form with the new photo format, as explained below:

Please provide one recent photograph (not more than 3 months old) of yourself, which should not have been used previously in the passport. The photograph should be in colour and:

• The photograph MUST be in colour and have only a white background.
• The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
• The photograph must be submitted glued to the application form.
• The photo submitted must measure: 3.5 cms x 4.5 cms with the head centred in the frame. The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure about 3 cms.
• The photograph must be a full-face front view in which the visa applicant is facing the camera directly.
• In general, the applicant's head, including both face and hair, should be shown from the crown of the head to the tip of the chin on top and bottom and from hairline side-to-side. It is preferable that ears be exposed.

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.

National Visa Application Form (Spanish & Russian)