Spanish Consulate Chicago
Spain Student Visa 2026

Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and other Midwest states.

Typically 2–4 weeks.

Illinois Secretary of State in Springfield or Chicago. Mail typically 7–10 business days.

FBI Identity History Summary or Illinois State Police criminal history, both with apostille.

Directly through the consulate website.

Yes — book your appointment as soon as possible and prepare documents in parallel. The Chicago consulate can be busy in summer so securing a slot early is important.

Start at least 12 weeks before your intended Spain start date. FBI background checks can take 4–8 weeks and apostille processing adds additional time. For a September start, begin in early June.

Private health insurance valid in Spain for your full study period, with no excess, no co-payment, and repatriation coverage. US domestic insurance (including Medicaid/Medicare) is not accepted. Spanish-specific policies are recommended.

Yes — Spain student visa holders can work up to 30 hours per week while enrolled. You will need a work permit in addition to your student visa, which your immigration specialist can arrange alongside your application.

Your application is reviewed — typically 2–4 weeks. Once approved, you collect your passport with the visa stamp. You must enter Spain within the visa validity period and complete TIE card registration within 30 days of arrival.

Yes — our immigration specialists prepare and review your full Chicago consulate application, handling document checklists, form completion, and translation requirements. We work with clients across the Midwest.

The Spanish Consulate in Chicago serves Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Residents of other states should apply at the Spanish consulate with jurisdiction over their state.