Pakistan Student Visa Guide
Official Visado de Estudios checklist and step-by-step preparation for Spanish Consular appointments in Islamabad and Lahore.
Official Document Attestations
Before your visa interview, you must have your entire academic portfolio officially attested. The Spanish Consulate requires:
Higher Education Commission (HEC): All degrees, diplomas, and transcripts must be attested with a valid HEC barcode sticker.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA): After HEC attestation, all educational documents, along with Family Registration Certificates (FRC) and Police Character Certificates, must be attested by MoFA Pakistan.
Spanish Sworn Translations (Traducción Jurada)
The Spanish Consulate in Pakistan will NOT accept documents in English. All non-Spanish documents (Academic Degrees, Transcripts, Police Certificates, and medical documents) must be translated into Spanish by an officially registered **Traductor Jurado** recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de España).
*Note: VGEE coordinates directly with licensed Traducción Jurada agencies in Madrid to issue valid official translation seals for your dossier.
Financial Solvency (IPREM Metrics)
You must demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover your living costs in Spain. The minimum metric required is 100% of the **IPREM (Indicador Público de Renta de Efectos Múltiples)** index, which currently stands at approx. **€600 per month**.
For a standard 12-month student visa, you must demonstrate a minimum of **€7,200** (equivalent in PKR) in a bank account under your name or your primary sponsor's name (parents), supported by:
- 6 Months detailed bank statement with an official bank stamp & sign.
- Sponsor Affidavit of Support (attested and translated).
- Source of Income documents (salary slips, tax certificates, business registration).
Medical Certificate & Police Character Certificate
For stays exceeding 180 days, you must provide:
- Medical Certificate: Issued by a registered physician, stating that the applicant does not suffer from any diseases that could have serious public health implications in accordance with the International Health Regulations 2005.
- Police Character Certificate: Issued by the local police headquarters (Khidmat Markaz) covering the last 5 years of residence, attested by MoFA and translated.
Need Consular File Auditing?
Admissions processed via Vanguard European Education benefit from an official institutional review. Our advisors will audit your entire physical dossier, verify HEC/MoFA attestation status, and ensure your financial/medical certificates strictly match Spanish Consular expectations to maximize success rates.
