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How to Complete the EX-00 Form
for Spain Student Visa

The EX-00 is the official Spanish national visa application form. One mistake in a field — or submitting it in English — is enough to get it rejected at the consulate window.

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Overview

What Is the EX-00 Form?

The EX-00 (Solicitud de Visado Nacional) is Spain's official national visa application form, required for all long-stay visa types — including the student visa (type D). It is published by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and must be submitted at your appointment. There is no online submission — you print, complete, sign, and hand it over in person.

SOLICITUD DE VISADO NACIONAL — EX-00

Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación · España

YOUR SURNAME
YOUR FIRST NAME
01/01/1990
LONDON, REINO UNIDO
BRITÁNICA / BRITISH
ESTUDIOS — [Institution name + course dates]
[ Hand-written signature required ]
[ Date of signing ]
Instructions

How to Complete the EX-00 Step by Step

Follow these steps precisely. The form must be completed in Spanish, printed on A4 paper, and signed in ink before your appointment.

1

Download the Current Version

Always download the EX-00 form directly from your Spanish consulate's official website or the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Forms circulating online may be outdated. Use the version published by the consulate responsible for your jurisdiction — the US, UK, Australian, and Canadian consulates all publish the current form on their websites.

2

Complete All Fields in Spanish

The EX-00 must be completed entirely in Spanish. Your name, nationality, address, and purpose of stay must all be written in Spanish. For your nationality, write the Spanish word (e.g. "Estadounidense", "Británica", "Canadiense", "Australiana"). For your country of birth, use the Spanish place name (e.g. "Londres, Reino Unido" not "London, United Kingdom").

3

Enter Your Purpose of Stay Correctly

In section 21 (Motivo del viaje / Purpose of stay), write Estudios. Also include the name of your Spanish institution and the start and end dates of your course. This section is critical — if it says anything other than Estudios, your visa type will be mismatched and the application will fail.

4

Fill in Your Proposed Address in Spain

You must provide your intended address in Spain — the street address, city, and postal code where you plan to live. This should match the accommodation proof you are submitting. If you have booked student accommodation or a rental, use that address. If staying with a host family, use their address (you may also need a host declaration letter).

5

Sign by Hand Before Your Appointment

Print the completed form on A4 paper and sign the declaration section with a pen. Do not use a digital or printed signature. Most consulates require the form to be signed but not dated until the day of your appointment — check your specific consulate's instructions. Bring two signed copies where possible.

6

Attach One Passport-Sized Photograph

Attach a recent passport-sized colour photograph to the designated box on the form. The photo must be taken against a white background, face forward, no glasses, taken within the last 6 months. The same photograph requirements as a passport photo apply — biometric standard.

What Goes Wrong

6 EX-00 Mistakes That Cause Rejection

Consulate staff check the form the moment you arrive. These are the mistakes they see most often.

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Completed in English

The most common mistake. All fields must be in Spanish. Consulate staff will return the form immediately if it is in English, and you may lose your appointment slot.

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Missing Signature

The form is invalid without a wet signature. A scanned or typed name in the signature box is not accepted. Sign in the designated section with a pen before attending.

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Wrong Purpose of Stay

Writing "Tourism", "Work", or leaving the purpose blank causes an automatic mismatch with the visa type. Always write "Estudios" clearly in section 21.

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Outdated Form Version

Using an old EX-00 form (downloaded from unofficial sources or from a prior year) can result in rejection. Always download the form fresh from the official consulate website.

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Address Mismatch

The address on the EX-00 must match your accommodation proof. If you submit a rental contract for one address but list a different address on the form, the consulate will flag the inconsistency.

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Wrong or Missing Photo

No photo attached, or a photo that does not meet biometric standards (coloured background, glasses, older than 6 months). Attach a compliant passport photograph to the form.

Quick Reference

EX-00 Do's and Don'ts

✓ Do

  • Download the form from the official consulate website
  • Complete all fields in Spanish
  • Write "Estudios" as the purpose of stay
  • Sign the form with a pen before your appointment
  • Attach a biometric passport photograph
  • Include your Spanish accommodation address
  • Bring two signed copies to the appointment

✗ Don't

  • Complete any field in English
  • Use a digital or typed signature
  • Write the wrong purpose (e.g. Tourism)
  • Use an old version of the form
  • Leave any mandatory field blank
  • Use a photo taken against a coloured background
  • List an address that doesn't match your accommodation proof
FAQ

EX-00 Form Questions Answered

The EX-00 is the official Spanish national visa application form (Solicitud de Visado Nacional). It must be completed by all applicants applying for a long-stay visa, including the student visa type D. You download it, complete it in Spanish, print it, sign it by hand, and hand it over at your consulate appointment.
No. The EX-00 form must be completed entirely in Spanish. All fields must be written in Spanish, including your name fields, nationality, purpose of stay, and address in Spain. Consulates have rejected forms submitted in English — do not take the risk.
Yes — a wet (hand-written) signature is required. You must sign the declaration section with a pen before attending your appointment. A digital or typed signature is not accepted. Some consulates also ask you to sign in their presence.
Generally two copies — the original plus one photocopy. Some consulates only require one. Check the specific requirements for your consulate before your appointment, as requirements can vary between jurisdictions.
In the purpose of stay section, write "Estudios" (Studies). Also include the name of your Spanish institution and your course start and end dates. Do not write "Tourism" or any other purpose — the declared purpose must match your visa type exactly.
Download the EX-00 form directly from the official website of the Spanish consulate responsible for your jurisdiction — for example, the Spanish consulate in London, New York, Los Angeles, Sydney, or Toronto. Alternatively, it is available on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Never download it from unofficial third-party sites, as you may get an outdated version.
Yes — you should complete the EX-00 digitally (by typing into the PDF fields) and then print it. Do not handwrite all fields as this increases the risk of errors and illegibility. Once printed, sign the declaration section with a pen. Never submit a fully handwritten form unless your consulate explicitly instructs you to.
You must attach a recent passport-sized colour photograph. It must be taken against a plain white background, face forward, no glasses, and taken within the last six months. This is the same biometric standard as a passport photograph. Attach it securely to the designated box on the form — do not staple through your face in the photo.
Your name should be written exactly as it appears in your passport — no translation is needed for your personal name. However, your nationality must be written in Spanish (e.g. "Estadounidense", "Británica", "Canadiense"). Your country and city of birth should also use the Spanish place name (e.g. "Londres, Reino Unido" rather than "London, United Kingdom"). Your Spanish address in section 14 must be written in Spanish format.
The EX-00 form itself is free to download and there is no charge to complete it. However, there is a consulate visa application fee payable at your appointment — this is typically around €80–€120 depending on your nationality and consulate. The EX-00 is just the application form; the fee is separate and usually paid by bank draft or certified payment method at the consulate.
If you notice a mistake before your appointment, simply reprint the form with the corrected information and sign it again. Do not use correction fluid (Tipp-Ex) or cross out fields on the printed form — this looks unprofessional and may raise questions. If a mistake is noticed at the consulate window, the officer may ask you to complete a new form, which could mean losing your appointment slot. Always proofread carefully before printing.
The EX-00 form itself does not have an expiry date, but the Spanish government does update it periodically. Using an outdated version of the form can lead to rejection. To avoid this, always download a fresh copy from the consulate's official website immediately before completing it — do not re-use a form you downloaded months earlier, as the version may have changed.

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