Is proof of enrollment in private school for minor children required when applying for non lucrative Spain visa application at the consulate?

Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi

Question

Anyone recently applied for non lucrative Spain visa with minor children and was told you needed proof of enrollment in private school (like as part of your non lucrative Spain visa application at the consulate?

Answers

These are the answers of Spainguru Facebook group members:

“No, but we applied in 2020. When we did our renewal we had to show proof he was registered in school but there wasn’t a requirement it was private. Although our son is in private school.”

“Yes, Los Angeles consulate said we needed to include in our letter of intent that we will enroll the children in private school.”

“We applied last year, and didn’t discuss schooling at all. This year, proof of registration is required for the renewal. It was a simple letter that we submitted with the application for renewal.”

“Letter from private school was indeed required in NY this last week.”

“I’ve heard this from a lawyer, too. I tried to get a student visa for myself and my daughter from Spain and even enrolled her in a private school and paid a deposit, but they rejected my kid’s student visa and gave me mine (makes no sense especially since I’m a single mama). I think the logic is that they don’t want foreigners to drain the Spanish public system, especially if they’re on a non lucrative Spain visa and not paying taxes. My daughter did go to a great public school in Granada and loved it, btw, but we found a good private alternative that was around 500-600 euro/month (expensive for here, but not compared to the US). We’re so sick of Spanish bureaucracy that we’ve decided to give up on Spain and move back to Morocco! Good luck! If you’re coming to Granada, I recommend the Alqueria private school (never attended but did lots of research).”

In conclusion, according to Spainguru Facebook group members, the requirement for proof of enrollment in a private school for minor children when applying for a non lucrative Spain visa appears to vary depending on the consulate and the specific circumstances. While some applicants reported that they were asked to include private school enrollment details in their visa applications, others did not encounter this requirement in previous years. It’s essential for prospective applicants to check with their respective consulates for the most up-to-date and accurate information on the non lucrative Spain visa application process, including any specific requirements related to schooling for minor dependents.

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