Spanish Consulate Edinburgh
Spain Student Visa 2026

Residents of Scotland apply at the Spanish Consulate in Edinburgh. Residents of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland use the London consulate.

Typically 3–6 weeks — generally faster than London.

Yes — same requirement as London. ACRO police certificate apostilled by the FCDO.

Book directly through the consulate website (exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/EDIMBURGO).

Approximately €80 — confirm the current fee on the consulate website before attending.

The Spanish Consulate in Edinburgh is at 63 North Castle Street, Edinburgh EH2 3LJ. Always confirm the current address and opening hours on the official consulate website before travelling.

Allow at least 12 weeks before your intended Spain start date. ACRO certificate processing (2–4 weeks), FCDO apostille, and consulate processing all take time. For a September start, begin in June.

Private health insurance valid in Spain with no excess, no co-payment, and repatriation coverage. NHS Scotland entitlements are not accepted. A Spain-specific international health insurance policy is required.

Yes — Spain student visa holders can work up to 30 hours per week. You need authorisation to work included with your student visa, which your immigration specialist can arrange as part of your Edinburgh application.

Enter Spain within the visa validity period. Within 30 days of arrival, complete empadronamiento at your local ayuntamiento, then book and attend your TIE card appointment at the Oficina de Extrajería.

Yes — our immigration specialists work with clients applying at Edinburgh, preparing your complete document dossier and guiding you through every step including ACRO, FCDO apostille, and the EX-00 form.

Yes — the Spanish Consulate in Edinburgh covers Scotland and Northern Ireland. Applicants based in England or Wales should apply at the Spanish Consulate General in London. Always apply at the consulate with jurisdiction over your UK region of residence.