Student and tourist visa for Spain (2026)

Spain

How the application works

To apply for a Spanish visa, citizens of Kyrgyzstan should approach:

• a visa centre (for short-stay visas)

• the Spanish consulate or embassy (for long-stay visas)

As Kyrgyzstan has no Spanish consulate of its own, applicants usually submit their documents through Spanish consular offices accredited for the region (for example, in Kazakhstan) or through visa centres.

Which visas are available?

Short-stay visa (Schengen, category C)

Intended for:

• tourism

• business trips

• short-term study (up to 90 days)

Length of stay:

• up to 90 days within any 180-day period

Long-stay student visa (category D)

Required if:

• your studies last more than 90 days

• the programme takes place at an accredited educational institution

It gives you the right to:

• stay in Spain for more than 3 months

• study towards a diploma or certificate

Main requirements for the student visa

To obtain a category D visa, you need:

1. A letter of admission from an educational institution

2. Proof of financial means

3. Health insurance

4. Proof of accommodation

5. A clean criminal record (for long-stay visas)

6. A medical certificate

Where to submit your documents

• Visa C (up to 90 days):
  submitted through Spanish visa centres

• Student visa D (more than 90 days):
  submitted at the Spanish consulate accredited for Kyrgyzstan
  (for example, the Embassy of Spain in Kazakhstan)

In-person attendance

• For visa C:
  you must give your biometrics (unless given within the last 59 months)

• For visa D:
  in-person submission is mandatory
  an interview may be held

After entering Spain

If you have been granted a category D visa:

• you must obtain a residence permit (TIE)

• registration is completed in Spain within the set deadline

Processing times

• Visa C — around 15 calendar days

• Visa D — from several weeks to 1–2 months

Processing may take longer if additional checks are required.

Translation of documents

All documents must be:

• in Spanish
  or

• translated into Spanish

For a long-stay visa:

• an official translation is required

• some documents may need legalisation or an apostille

Important

For long-term study:

• the educational institution must be officially accredited

• the programme must be full-time