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Spain Schooling Visa for Minors: Requirements
This route is for foreign minors who want to move to Spain temporarily to attend school.
MIGRAGENT wrote this from 23 requirements on the official page, each checked against the government's own wording. Updated 2026-10-02. Source: https://www.inclusion.gob.es/web/migraciones/w/45.-desplazamiento-temporal-de-menores-extranjeros-con-fines-de-escolarizacion
Who can apply
This program is for foreign minors who want to study in Spain. The minor must be at least 12 years old.[1]
You must obtain a favorable prior report from the Subdelegate or Delegate of the Government.[2]
You must ensure that the minor returns to their home country at the end of the school year, unless there are exceptional reasons.[3]
Documents you need
You must submit the prior report application form EX-25. This form must be completed and signed by the promoting entity. You must fill out an individual form for each minor.[4][5]
You must provide a complete copy of the minor's passport or travel document. This document must be valid for longer than the requested stay.[6]
You must provide prior express authorization from the parents or legal guardians.[7]
You must prove that the minor has been admitted to an officially recognized school in Spain.[8]
If the minor will live with a family or an individual, they must write a statement. This statement must say that the move is not for adoption and that they commit to helping the minor return.[9]
You must bring copies of all documents and show the originals when you submit the application.[10][11]
You must legalize foreign public documents beforehand, unless they are apostilled or exempt. You can legalize them through the Spanish Consular Office or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.[12][13][14]
You must translate foreign documents into Spanish or a co-official language using a sworn translator.[15][16]
Costs and fees
You must pay a fee for processing the application. You must use Form 790 code 052, section 5.13 to make this payment.[17][18]
You must pay this fee within ten business days from the moment you submit the application.[19][20][21]
Timing
You must request the prior report between three and four months before the planned date of the move.[22]
The administration has a maximum of one month to resolve the application. If you do not receive a response within this time, the application is considered rejected.[23]
Checklist
- Form EX-25 completed and signed for each minor[5][4]
- A complete copy of the minor's passport valid for the entire stay[6]
- Express authorization from the parents or legal guardians[7]
- Proof of admission to an officially recognized school in Spain[8]
- Written commitment from the host family, if applicable[9]
- Fee payment using Form 790 code 052[18]
Questions people ask
How old must the minor be to apply?
The minor must be at least 12 years old.[1]
When should I apply for the prior report?
You must request the prior report between three and four months before the planned travel date.[22]
How long does the government take to process the application?
The administration has a maximum of one month to resolve the application. If you do not receive a response by then, it is considered rejected.[23]
When do I need to pay the application fee?
You must pay the fee within ten business days from the moment you submit the application.[19]
Do I need to translate my documents?
Yes, you must translate foreign documents into Spanish or a co-official language using a sworn translator.[15]
What happens if the minor lives with a host family?
The family or individual must state in writing that the move is not for adoption and commit to helping the minor return home.[9]
This explains what one official page says. It is not legal advice, and the page itself is the authority. Rules change; the wire reports it when they do.