FREQUENT QUESTIONS
For the visa application – Spain
An appointment can be requested up to three months before the start of studies, but it is recommended to do so as far in advance as possible. It is not necessary for the applicant to have documentation proving admission to a teaching center to request an appointment. However, on the day of the appointment you must present this documentation, so it is your responsibility to obtain it before that day.
As a requirement, the visa applicant must present all the documentation indicated in the visa requirements sheet.
Yes, in person at the visa section of the Consulate General of Spain in Lima, at Los Pinos Street, 490 – San Isidro, Lima 27, from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is necessary to request an appointment through the appointment system of the Consulate General of Spain in Lima, since the Consulate does not advance appointments.
No, the passport photo does not count. Photographs submitted for the visa must be original and meet the specified size and background color requirements. The standard size of a photograph is 45 x 35 mm (maximum measurement) and must be taken within the last month. (Review photography requirements).
The passport is required to expire at least 3 months after returning from Spain.
In person at the visa section of the Consulate General of Spain in Lima, at Los Pinos Street, 490 – San Isidro, Lima 27, from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is necessary to request an appointment through the appointment system of the Consulate General of Spain in Lima, since the Consulate does not advance appointments.
Yes, it is a requirement.
No, entry to the Spanish Embassy is only for applicants.
Applicant must show up 15 minutes before their designated appointment time. There is no official dress code, although formal attire is recommended but without excesses, seeking a middle ground between elegance and informality.