Case: Student Visa for a PhD Applicant
14/08/2025
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Obtaining a student visa through the consulate in Moscow
Many thanks to the El Relocator team for their help, patience and responsiveness. The team was there throughout the entire time until I received my NIE, provided quick consultations and solved issues. I highly recommend them! 
Expenses for obtaining a residence permit
For obtaining a residence permit
Stages of obtaining a residence permit
February 20 – March 31, 2025
1April 3, 2025
2April 15, 2025
3May 12, 2025
4May 22, 2025
5July 4, 2025
61. Preparation for submission
We began working on February 20, 2025. Victoria wanted to obtain a student visa to start her PhD studies in Spain. During the process, there were difficulties with submitting documents and paying for university tuition. We arranged a call to help find and download the curriculum with the start date of studies and a list of subjects. We provided contacts of insurance agents for obtaining insurance, drafted and sent a letter to the university on her behalf to confirm payment, and prepared an appeal to the consulate, coordinating its text and content with Victoria. On March 31, 2025, we arranged another call for a final check of the document list before submission.
2. Document submission
Submission date: April 3, 2025
Victoria submitted the documents to the Spanish Consulate in Moscow.
3. Receiving approval
Approval date: April 15, 2025
Next, it was necessary to have the visa pasted into the passport. On May 12, 2025, Victoria was able to do this.
4. Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting date: May 22, 2025
The next stage was to get appointments for fingerprinting. There weren’t many available slots, so the spouses had to get fingerprinted on different days. We prepared the fingerprinting forms and TASA. However, on the day of the visit, there was a technical problem at the office, so Victoria had to wait for an officer’s call to clarify the card status. On May 30, the system started working again, and Victoria was given a document to track the readiness of her card.
5. Receiving the residence permit card
Card receipt date: July 4, 2025
Now Victoria has begun a new stage – studying for her PhD in Spain and living in a different country!
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