Sponsorship Letter
for Spain Student Visa
If a parent or relative is funding your studies in Spain, you'll need a sponsorship letter. Here's exactly what it must say, who can write it, and what financial evidence must back it up.
When Is a Sponsorship Letter Required?
Not every applicant needs a sponsorship letter. You only need one if a third party — not yourself — will be providing the funds for your stay in Spain.
Self-Funding — No Letter Needed
If you are funding your own studies using your own money, you do not need a sponsorship letter. You simply provide your own bank statements showing sufficient funds.
- Your own bank account has the required funds
- You have a scholarship in your name
- You have a bursary or grant paid to you directly
Third-Party Funding — Letter Required
If someone else is paying for your studies, you need their sponsorship letter plus their financial evidence to show the consulate.
- Parent or guardian paying tuition and living costs
- Relative transferring funds to support you
- Employer or organisation covering your studies
- Scholarship paid directly to institution (not you)
Sponsorship Letter Template
The letter should be written in Spanish (or accompanied by a sworn translation). Fields in italic brackets should be replaced with the actual details.
[Sponsor full name]
[Sponsor address, city, country]
[Sponsor email / phone]
[City], [Date]
A quien corresponda / To Whom It May Concern:
Yo, [Sponsor full name], con [passport/ID type and number], de nacionalidad [nationality], declaro por medio de la presente que me comprometo a sufragar los gastos de estancia y estudios de:
[Student full name], con pasaporte nº [student passport number], durante su período de estudios en España, comprendido entre el [start date] y el [end date].
El alumno/a estudiará en: [Institution name and address in Spain], cursando: [Course name].
Me comprometo a cubrir los gastos de: matrícula ([tuition amount] EUR), alojamiento ([monthly amount] EUR/mes), y manutención durante el período indicado.
A efectos de acreditar mi solvencia económica, adjunto mis extractos bancarios de los últimos [3/6] meses y, en su caso, mis últimas nóminas y/o declaración de la renta.
Y para que conste a los efectos de solicitud de visado de estudios, firmo la presente declaración.
Nombre: [Sponsor full name]
Fecha: [Date]
What Financial Evidence Must the Sponsor Provide?
The letter alone is not enough. The sponsor must back it up with financial documents proving they have sufficient means to support you.
| Document | What It Shows | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Last 3–6 months' bank statements | Regular income flowing into the account and a sustained balance | Always required |
| Employment contract or payslips | Regular salary and job stability | Required if employed |
| Tax return (last year) | Annual income and tax compliance | Some consulates request |
| Business registration (if self-employed) | Legitimate source of income for self-employed sponsors | If self-employed |
| Property ownership documents | Additional assets demonstrating financial stability | Optional but useful |
| Proof of relationship to student | Birth certificate (for parents), marriage certificate (for spouses) | Required |