Au-pair visa

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GENERAL INFORMATION​

Visa for stays exceeding 90 days for students linked to Au Pair Program in Spain. 

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​REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 

1.     Visa Application form 2024.pdf​. Each applicant must complete and sign a visa application, filling out every section, including the e-mail address(clearly written or typed) of the applicant, so we can contact if documents are missing. If the applicant is a minor, a parent or duly accredited representative must sign the application.

​Note:In the application form, it is important to fill in the email field in uppercase and with clear handwriting, as the consulate will contact you through this means if any documents are missing.

2.     Photograph.pdf has to be glued to the application form. An updated photo-paper picture, passport size, facing forward, without dark​ or reflective glasses, or any garments concealing the oval of the face. 

3.     Valid, unexpired passport. Original and copy of the page or pages of the passport that contain biometric data. The passport must have a minimum validity of 1 year and contain at least two blank pages. Passports issued more than 10 years ago will not be accepted.It is an essential requirement that if you wish to process your visa, you must leave the original passport with us. Otherwise, we will not initiate the process. While your application is being processed, you will not be able to travel with your passport.Important note: To apply for the visa you must be in the USA and wait in the USA for approval of your visa.​​   

4.     Proof of residence in the consular jurisdiction:  State ID, Driver´s License or Student ID.  

5.    Proof of legal residence in the United States (Non Americans). Must present one of the following documents:

• Original and copy of Permanent Resident Card (Green card).
  
• Valid US Immigrant visa plus a copy of the I-20 document. 
• Holders of B-1/B-2 visas cannot apply in the United States; they must apply in their country of permanent residence.  

6.     Payment of the visa fee. Payment must be ma​​de by MONEY ORDER (not refundable). We do not accept any other type of payments to: "CONSULATE GENERAL OF SPAIN". For citizens of the United States of America, the fee is $160. For nationals of Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, and the United Kingdom different rates are applied for reasons of reciprocity. In these cases, the amount of the fee must be consulted with the Consular Office. For other nationals, the visa fee is $88.

7.     Acceptance letter in Spanish issued by an approved Language school in Spain indicating: 

• Applicant's full name.
  
• Passport number.
• Initial and ending dates of the course.​
  
• Minimum 20h per week.
• Contact name, phone number and email of the person at the school. 
• Program of studies must be to obtain a degree or a certificate upon completion.The main purpose of this visa is to enable individuals to study in Spain to obtain a degree or a ​​certificate from an approved school, while also being able to fulfill an official au pair contract simultaneously.  The duration of studies must not be less than the duration of time-spent working as an au pair.
  

8.     Proof of financial means.  The minimum required amount is equivalent to the100% of IPREM . For 2023 is aprox. US$ 700 per month, provide either of the following:

• Three (3) last bank statements of the applicant's bank account showing a minimum balance for the complete stay in Spain.
• Notarized letter of parents/custodians, assuming full financial responsibility, along with their bank statements of the last three months.

Suggested wording: "I hereby certify that I the (name of: father, mother, other) of (applicants' name), will support her/him with a monthly allowance of  us$700 per/month while she/he is in Spain and that I am financially responsible for any emergency that may arise."  

9. Health insurance. Certificate in Spanish issued by an Insurance Company operating in Spain specifying:

• Name of applicant.
  
• Start date of the coverage.
  
• ​Repatriation coverage.
  
• Minimum coverage $500.000. No deductibles.
  
• An Insurance card will NOT be accepted as proof of coverage.
  
• Travel insurance is not accepted.  

10. Contract/Agreement based on the rules and conditions of the Au Pair program, in Spanish signed by the family and Au pair, legitimated “legitimación" by a Notary in Spain. It must content at least these sections:

• Duration of the placement agreement.
• Participation in services or chores.
• Provision of one full day off per
• week.
  
• The address, which the placed Au pair will share with the host family.
• A commitment of the host family to allow the person time to attend language courses.
• The money pocket amount that the Au pair will receive monthly. 

11.  Pre-Paid Priority mail envelope only from the United States Postal Services along with a tracking number.

The Consular Office may request additional documents or data and may also ask the applicant to come in for a personal interview.

12.Criminal record check certificate, is required in all cases, regardless of whether the studies exceed 180 days or not.Applicants over 18 must present original and copy of the criminal record certificate(s) issued by their country or countries of residence for the past 5 years.The Criminal record check certificate cannot be issued more than 6 months preceding the submission of the visa application.

Residents in the US:​

- Certificate must be based on fingerprins and issued by FBI and legalized with the Federal Apostille of the Hague Convention requested to the Department of State in Washington DC and translated via an official Translators - Sworn Interpreters (exteriores.gob.es)

- FBI BACKGROUND CHECK:  https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks

- APOSTILLE: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/records-and-authentications/authenticate-your-document/apostille-requirements.html

- Translations: Translators - Sworn Interpreters (exteriores.gob.es)

Applicant(s) that has lived outside the United States during the past 5 years must provide an additional criminal background check from every country where he/she has lived, authenticated with the Apostille of The Hague and translated into Spanish, with a notarized copy of both documents.

If the country in which the applicant has lived in the past 5 years does not subscribe to The Hague Convention of 1961, the background check must by authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country and then by the Consulate of Spain in said country.

Note: Criminal record check certificates issued by US Local/State authorities will not be accepted. Applicant will be informed in the cases when they can be required in addition to the FBI records.Apostilles are required: Contact Official Apostille authorities to get an estimate on processing times before submitting your visa application.​​​

13.Bilingual Medical certificate, is required in all cases, regardless of whether the studies exceed 180 days or not.​ Acrediting student´s good health pursuant to the 2005 International Health Regulations. It must have the Doctor's Stamp, or can be printed on medical center´s letterhead​, must be signed by an MD – Medical Doctor: name,last name and license number of the MD must clearly appear in the document,  also contact information. It must not be older than 3 months​. It is recommended to use our template​ Medical Certificate.pdf​

​Procedure​