Spain Student Visa
for Nigerians 🇳🇬

Yes — private health insurance for the full duration of stay is mandatory. The insurer must be authorised in Spain and the policy must cover at least €30,000. Standard Nigerian travel insurance or HMO plans are not accepted; you need a dedicated Spain student visa health insurance policy.

Sufficient funds to support yourself — approximately €600–700 per month is the reference figure. Bank statements for the last 3–6 months are required and must be apostilled and translated if originally in English (since English is acceptable in many Spanish consulates, check the specific consulate's requirements). Parental sponsorship with supporting documentation is accepted.

Spanish consulates in Nigeria apply thorough document verification due to a history of fraudulent or altered documents in visa applications. Ensuring all your documents are genuine, fully apostilled, and accompanied by sworn Spanish translations significantly strengthens your application. Working with an immigration specialist who is familiar with the Lagos consulate process is advisable.

Yes — if you have lived in any country outside Nigeria for more than 6 months in the past 5 years, you may be required to provide a criminal record certificate from that country as well as your Nigerian police clearance certificate. All foreign certificates must be apostilled and accompanied by sworn Spanish translations.

Once your visa is stamped in your passport, travel to Spain and attend your TIE card appointment at the Oficina de Extranjería within 30 days of arrival. Also register at your ayuntamiento (empadronamiento). Our immigration specialists support Nigerian students through the entire process from application to arrival.