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MadamShe:
That's a lot. I spent on 180 euros for translation and 89 euros for dhl delivery to Nigeria
Legalization was about 300k

That's not too bad.

Judeaz10:
In anything you do, ensure it is a sworn translator you are using to avoid story that touches o! And note that the translated hard copies would need to be shipped to you. Certified Digital Copies aren't allowed anymore.

Omo this is becoming serious ooo.
To ship alone sef na wahala.
Some Spanish school doesn't mind all documents in English sef.
The wahala na with Spanish embassy /consulate

Judeaz10:
Yeah I know it's a long time and it's frustrating, keeping me stuck at the moment. I sent a mail but didn't get a response, I don't live in Lagos else I would have visited the Embassy. I took one of the Visa officers number from BLS, he told me I should just be patient. Some one else told me his client's own from last year took almost 6-7 Weeks. Mine is currently sitting at 6 weeks.

6-7weeks when is not even peak time.
Am sure this people can do better only if they just want to purposely make people pass through it.

Is now advisable all applicant apply 3months in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.

Hopefully you receive your collection before end of July.

Spainever:
This is not correct. I am wondering why you wrote 1000 euros for legalization and translation . This is not correct . I have family member who went recently ,the amount you mentioned is outrageous

I sincerely appreciate your contribution.
This is an attachment for reply for just the translation.
Average academic & official documents applicant translate is minimum of 10pages.

It will be much appreciated if you can assist others by dropping where & how your family members translated and legalisation of the documents for a cheeper cost.
People are here to gain one or two information.

Thanks

MadamShe:
Their process is stressful.

I was in the country few months ago and is a nice country.
That makes me to advise family member to apply with them.

Since start of the application, I can see say UK own is much easier than theirs.

To get appointment, it takes lyk 6months.
Translation and legalisation sef is over €1000

abuhusna1:
You better becare with the use of the word dear so you wint be in trouble in the uk. Stop calling everyone dear

Dear can be use for any one.
Se no be this UK wey to address person with ladies & gentlemen abi he or she even dey more risky.

Even the word ASAP sef consider to they rude by some people.

MadamShe:
Check during the end of the month or first day in the month very early in the morning or late at night

Thanks.
This Spain processing cari small muscle.
Spain still they migrant friendly than other countries.

MadamShe:
Please anyone who applied for spain student visa early June gotten any feedback?

How una dey see appointment slot ooo 🙈

Percaput:
Gotten one.
Thanks

Awesome

VahlarMorghulis:
Omoo, they gave me July in January 😪

People needs to start looking somewhere else as this Spanish wahala many.

Resumption is January 2027 and they're giving February 2027 for legalisation of documents at Spanish embassy for customer who's booking as early as June 2026.

Hakeez674:
After all my efforts and all the spending my study visa application got refused… Omoh it is so sad after so much spending on translation, legalization, tuition deposit, travel expenses and so much expenses…Omoh it’s so bad

Does anyone know if appeal works ?? Does anyone have any idea if anyone has had any positive response from the Appeal ?

Firstly why was the application refused?
Spanish student route cost alot than other countries now.
To even get appointments for legalisation na wahala

VahlarMorghulis:
Noob Question

How long does legalisation take after submission?

How long does it take to get NIE?

I have a date for 1 and it is close, want to see if i should reschedule 1) to give room to finish 2)

How did you manage to get date for legalisation of documents at Spanish embassy. The next available ones they get na lyk Jan/Feb 2027.

Michael8991:
just finish the 🇪🇸 Spain Document Legalization Process for Nigerian Applicants and here is the Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re applying for a Spain student visa, work visa, or residence permit your documents must pass through the proper legalization chain before the Embassy accepts them.

Here’s the correct breakdown

STEP 1: Ministry of Education
Start with all your academic documents:

* WAEC / NECO
* Degree certificate
* Transcript
* Statement of result
* NYSC certificate (if required)
* Any other academic-related documents

Take them to the **Federal Ministry of Education for authentication/legalization.

STEP 2: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
After education authentication, move all documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This stage confirms the authenticity of the signatures and stamps from the issuing authorities before Spain can recognize them. This follows Spain’s general rule for foreign public documents. ([Ministry of Foreign Affairs][1])

**STEP 3: Add Personal & Supporting Documents**
Now include your other required documents such as:

* Birth certificate
* Police character certificate
* Medical report
* Affidavit (if applicable)
* Marriage certificate (if needed)
* Sponsorship documents
* Any supporting civil documents

These also need the same legalization chain through the relevant local authority + MFA before embassy submission. Spain accepts originals/true copies only. ([Ministry of Foreign Affairs][1])

STEP 4: Spanish Embassy Legalization
Once MFA is done, take ALL legalized documents to the Spanish Embassy/Consulate.. you need an appointment at the embassy to do this

This is the **final legalization stage**, where Spain confirms the Nigerian government authentications and makes the documents valid for use in Spain.

**STEP 5: Certified Spanish Translation**
Before visa submission, make sure documents are translated into **Spanish by an approved sworn translator** if required by your visa type. Spain specifically requires official translations for foreign-language public documents. ([Ministry of Foreign Affairs][1])

**STEP 6: Ready for Visa Application**
Once embassy legalization is completed, your file is now ready for:

* Student visa
* Master’s / PhD admission visa
* Family reunification
* Work permit
* Residence application

At this point, you can proceed with your **Spain visa submission confidently**.

Important Tips

* Use only **original documents**
* Legalization does **not expire**, but the original document validity still matters
* Police reports and medicals usually have short validity windows
* Always confirm the latest checklist from the Spanish Embassy before submission

This process may look long, but once you follow the sequence:
**Education → MFA → Embassy → Translation → Visa**
…it becomes straightforward.

feel free to reach to me on whatapp 08141749778

Thanks for the lovely information.
For Ministry of Education, despite uploading documents, people are finding it difficult to get updated on their documents Authentication.

*For STEP 5: Certified Spanish Translation** by an approved sworn translator. Do you know if they charge per document or is per page. If, what are the price ranges.

Lastly for the Financial requirement / Proof of fund, how many months is required?

Percaput:
Thank you so much for your response
My colleagues said this too but I have copied the statement as written on the consolagos guideline-


Consulate General of Italy
Lagos
ENTRY VISA FOR “STUDY ENROLLMENT” (V.N.)
The study enrollment visa allows entry into Italy, for a long-term stay of fixed
duration, to foreigners intending to attend a university course at an Italian public or
private institution.
To apply for the visa, the following must be submitted:
1. Visa application form duly completed and signed;
2. Valid passport with an expiry date at least 16 months beyond the duration of stay
(for visa type D

I know is a bit tricky now.
To apply for 9ja passport and receive it before September, the chance is less than 50%.
* Having over 2yrs validity on your passport, it will be very difficult to get a new passport replacement except you register it as lost passport which will need sworn affidavit and police report etc.
Other option is registering it as Damaged.
I know i was refused flying to Italy once when my passport validity was around 160days and only going for 2weeks holiday.
I was told 180days passport validity is required.

Percaput:
Good morning everyone
Please I need help
I just saw the checklist for consolagos on passport validity..which is stated that the passport must be valid at least 16months beyond entire stay.
My resumption date is in September 2026 and my program is 2yrs Msc but my passport expires in Oct 2029.

Am I supposed to renew now cos I learnt consolagos is very strict with their checklist.
I'm really confused.

If your passport expires 2029. You are 100% good for entry.
*Try and read what the information is about the passport validity.
Internationally standard, you need 180days expiry date on your passport before you travel.
You can't renew a passport which has over 180days validity on it. If you get to Italy, you can process your passport renewal early 2029

Amycanada:
Guys, is now the admission window for Spain? Is there any school open for undergraduate studies (specifically nursing)?

Check https://www.upf.edu/web/universitat/-/facultat-de-medicina-i-ciencies-de-la-vida?redirect=%2Fweb%2Funiversitat%2Fcentres

Spainever:
Check embassy website

Thanks

Spainever:
Bank statement will not be legalized or translated . No need

For student /work visa, what are the mandatory documents that need to be translated to Spanish from English?

dreaH:
Don't mind those people, you'll have to go to Abuja physically or you send someone

We have long way to go in 9ja.
After creating application of MOE, you can't edit to increase the pages of file you wanted. You have to forefiet unused ones.

Still you have to to waka go their office in Abj before documents get authenticated.
UK applicant need to some say they're not passing all this stress of what people are passing through to legalised or Authentication

RedSamaritan:
Please can anyone explain the document expected of us to submit in place of "proof of residence in the consular district" and are we also going to legalise and translate?

Proof of residence literally means bank statement, electricity bills etc.
I believe if you submit yur 9ja bank statement and Spanish admission letter, yo6 shd be alright.

You can't have Spanish proof of residence if you never enter the country.

Have you authenticated your documents at Ministry of Education and Foreign Affairs?

BabaIbo:
I heard NUC verified a fake certificate and that caused issue wey make them cancel that, since then na lawyer dem come dey use.

O gara ooo.
Where person go see lawyer bayi.
Se ESS abi ministry of Education no get number that's active for people to contact them.

To just apply for University now, person got to spend lyk #1m for Authentication & translation alone

Olammi:
I’ve seen many questions about studying in Spain lately, so I decided to put together a simple guide based on current information.

This is not promotion, just to help anyone considering the route.

General Overview

Spain is gradually becoming an option for people looking at Europe because:

Tuition is relatively moderate compared to some EU countries
Some programs are taught in English
It’s part of the Schengen zone
There are pathways after study

Admission Basics

Before anything, you must secure admission.

Typical requirements:
WAEC/NECO (for undergraduate)
HND/BSc (for postgraduate)
International passport
Statement of purpose
CV (for master’s)
Some schools may request:
English proficiency OR
Spanish language (depending on program)

Student Visa (Long Stay)
Common documents include:
Admission letter
Proof of funds (monthly living coverage)
Medical insurance
Police clearance
Accommodation details
Document legalization is often required.

Processing Time
Around 3–6 weeks in many cases
Can extend to a few months depending on application volume
Early application is always safer.

Approval Chances
Approval depends heavily on documentation.

Generally:
Strong applications tend to get approvals
Weak financial proof or incomplete documents often lead to refusal
So it’s less about country and more about how clean your file is.

Family Option
Students can apply with family members, but:
Financial requirement increases
Accommodation must be suitable
Not everyone goes this route initially.

Work While Studying
Students are allowed to work part-time:
Up to limited hours weekly
Must not interfere with studies
Jobs are not guaranteed, so plan finances properly.

After Study
Possible options after graduation include:
Switching to a work permit
Staying back legally if conditions are met
This depends on individual situation and job availability.

Important Points
Avoid shortcuts or false documents
Make sure financial proof is verifiable
Choose your school carefully
Don’t rely on “guaranteed visa” claims

Final Thought
Spain can work, but it is not a “shortcut route.”

Like every country:
Proper planning
Correct documents
Realistic expectations
…will determine the outcome

Tags:
Spain study, student visa Spain, study in Europe, Schengen study route, international students Spain

Thanks for the information.
Regarding Authentication of documents at Ministry of Education, is there anyway to contact MOE by email or call as they're not responding.

*Is translation of documents from English to Spanish compulsory?
* What's is the required POF for 1yr course?
What are mandatory documents when submitting the visa application.

Tnx

Oluwabukolaanik:
actually i don’t want to reply to any text coming from this my comment but I think I will have to reply this, I guess you misunderstood me, I meant because a student was refused for not being a genuine student doesn’t mean they should be treated like a bad student, I did my pre cas interview and unfortunately when I was about finishing the interview the network messed up, making me to retake the pre CAs interview, my school had to commend me for being a vibrant student and pleaded with me to retake the interview which I did and I passed, if you know my college, you will know attending there interview is like attending a mini ukvi interview, and unfortunately I was called for the ukvi interview which I went further to make my research and make sure my answer wasn’t generic and the caseworker ignored few of my evidence, my point is it’s not everyone that is label not being a genuine student is actually not genuine and not everyone that got there visa is actually a genuine student, some people don’t even know there course modules but that’s not why we are here....my second point is they should be given a second chance and not be treated as if when a school gives them offer, the school license is about to be revoked, if I am not genuine about my intentions I won’t be willing to spend so much money to gain more knowledge for the growth of my business
Thank you….

This na true fact.
Coming now or getting things approved is by grace of God. Most people that were denied, some of them gave their best during their interview and the outcome they got or reason for refusal can make people speechless.

So sad to see other schools rejecting applicants admission because of their last outcome

If people can look into other countries and jejely go as things aren't smiling again even when people intention are +ve.
Most people know the outcome of their last election and impact it will bring.

BabaIbo:
Bro, abeg no vex o.

I am just confused like this...

I be wanting study for Portugal but the recent issue with NUC that made them to now use lawyer don make the matter increase.

Please which other country is visible for humble people like me?

The easiest and less stressful country na UK.
The stress of translating and legalisation of documents for all this countries no be sere sere. Someone will first spend like #1m to start application, getting appointment to legalised documents for embassy sef cari muscle.

What is the issue NUC and why getting lawyers involved?

highcalling:
At the Spanish embassy, I have a legalisation appointment date in September. Does anyone know how to get a faster date or has anyone been able to get a faster date?

This Spanish route cari muscle. Waiting 6months to get appointment for legalisation.
Even translating documents per page price no be beans.

Good evening.
For those who applied to any Spanish University for study or applying to study, what are the mandatory documents that need to be translated, legalised etc.