Spain student visa sworn translation for your study documents

Transcripts take 2–3 working days (2–5 pages). Every translator is MAEC-appointed.

Already in Spain on a student stay? Your TIE (foreigner's identity card) and any renewal go through Extranjería; see translations for Extranjería after you arrive.

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Which student visa documents need translating?

For a Spain student visa, every foreign public document not in Spanish needs an apostille or legalisation and a translation. The official study-stay sheet (Estancia por estudios, RD 1155/2024) sets the list. It typically covers the police certificate, medical certificate, academic records, proof of funds and, for minors, parental consent. A sworn translation is accepted by Spanish consulates and offices in Spain.

Most student files start with academic records and end with the police certificate. Documents already in Spanish, such as a Spanish admission letter, need no translation. Proof of funds must show the full IPREM amount, which is €600 a month. Your consulate's checklist has the full list. This page is one of our sworn translation services by procedure.

Study visa paperwork to send us

• Police certificate: police certificate
• Degree certificate: degree certificate
• Transcripts and mark sheets: transcripts and mark sheets
• Bank statements or sponsor letters: bank statements
• Medical certificate: medical certificate
• Birth certificate (minors only): birth certificate
• The apostille on each document: translating the apostille with your document

Study visa documents by issuing country

Pakistan: some BLS checklists still say legalisation; follow your current checklist. US source: US Department of State, Authentications.

Applying from India? Our Spain student visa from India translation page covers Indian documents and the New Delhi embassy route.

Applying from the USA: certified or sworn translation?

In Spain, when an office asks for an official or 'certified' translation, it means a sworn translation (traducción jurada) by a MAEC-appointed translator. A US certified translation is not a sworn translation, and most Spanish offices won't accept it. Each US consulate sets its own visa checklist. Miami asks for a sworn translation of the FBI report and medical certificate. Once you are in Spain, your TIE or a renewal needs a sworn translation too. Ordering it once avoids paying twice.

Do I need a police certificate for a student visa?

Yes, if you are an adult and your stay lasts more than 6 months. Spain's study-stay sheet asks for a criminal record certificate covering your country of origin or each country of residence in the last 5 years. It must be apostilled or legalised, then sworn-translated. Validity is set by each office, commonly 3 to 6 months.

Long stays also need a medical certificate under the International Health Regulations 2005. The Miami consulate says it is valid for 3 months.

Sources: Estancia por estudios, Ministerio de Inclusión · Student visa, Consulate General of Spain in Miami. Last checked: 1 October 2026.

What do minors need for a Spanish student visa?

A minor applying for a Spanish student visa needs written authorisation from both parents or guardians, stating the activity and length of stay. Proof of the relationship, usually the birth certificate, is also required. Both must be apostilled or legalised and sworn-translated into Spanish before the appointment.

The Miami consulate asks for a birth certificate issued within the last 6 months. Other consulates may differ, so check your consulate's checklist.

We translate the parental authorisation and birth certificate together, with their apostilles. Each parent's name is checked against their passport.

When should I start translations before my course?

Start Spain student visa translations once each document is apostilled, working back from your consulate appointment, not your course start. Most translations take 24–48 hours to 3 working days. Police and medical certificates expire, so order those last; degrees and transcripts can be done first.

Appointment in a few days? Tell us the date on the form and we plan delivery around it.

Which translation do Spanish consulates accept for a student visa?

Spanish consulates that require an official translation accept a sworn translation by a MAEC-appointed translator, signed and sealed on every page. It is also what Extranjería expects once you file in Spain for your TIE (foreigner's identity card). Three points decide whether it is accepted.

• Order matters. Apostille or legalise first, then translate the document and the apostille together. Detail: apostille before or after translation.
• Digital is valid. Since 8 March 2025, a sworn translation signed with a qualified electronic certificate is legally valid (Orden AUC/213/2025).
• Check the translator. Match the name, language pair and number on the seal in the official MAEC search (Buscador-STIJ).

For documents issued in English, see our English to Spanish sworn translation page.

Checks we run on every student visa file

• The apostille or legalisation is present and translated with the document.
• Every name matches your passport. Single-name passports get a translator's note where needed.
• Every page is translated and sealed, including the backs of transcripts and every stamp.
• You approve a draft of names, dates and places before the seal is applied.

If a consulate rejects the translation on formal grounds, we redo it free and prioritised; see what happens if a translation is rejected.

Ordering from abroad: your questions on trust

Paying a translator in Spain from Lagos, Lahore or Manila, weeks before a BLS appointment, takes trust. Here is what you can check first.

• Is the translator real? Yes. Each one is appointed by Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and uses an official seal. Check that seal on the official MAEC list with our guide to verifying a sworn translator.
• What if the consulate refuses it? Free, prioritised re-issue if rejected on formal grounds, such as a name that does not match your passport.
• Is my data safe? Your files are used only for your order and deleted within 7 days of delivery, as our privacy policy explains.
• Appointment very soon? Give us the date; 24-hour and same-day translation is often possible for short certificates.

How much does a student visa translation set cost?

One fixed total for your whole student visa file, shown before you pay. Upload your scans to get a fixed quote for your study documents.

As an indicative market range, sworn translations in Spain cost about €30–120 a page: roughly €30–80 for the first page and €15–40 for later pages (Cronoshare, January 2026). This is a market range, not our price.

Prices are for common languages such as English, French or Portuguese. Arabic, Russian, Ukrainian or Romanian documents start from €39 per certificate. Chinese, Urdu, Hindi, Bengali and other rare languages start from €49. Compare document prices on our price list.

Payment methods: Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, PayPal, bank transfer (SEPA or international), Apple Pay and Google Pay. Prices include VAT where it applies.

These are starting prices. For your final price, send your details through the quote form. We email you a written quotation, and work starts only after you approve it.

Need it sooner? 24-hour delivery adds 30% to the order price. Same-day delivery adds 60%, with a €25 minimum. A tracked paper copy costs €9 within Spain, or from €29 abroad.

Guides and services for students

• Spanish consulate visa sworn translation for other national visas
• Degree homologation Spain translation if you will need your degree recognised later
• Sworn vs certified translation
• Universities, relocation firms and HR teams ordering for students: sworn translation for relocation and HR teams

Frequently asked questions

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Send a scan or photo of every page, including the apostille. Originals are never needed. You see a fixed total price and delivery date before you pay.

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