Consulate General of Spain in Istanbul

Nutsa Tsigroshvili

Dear Sir or Madam, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Nutsa Tsigrshvili, and I am a student from Georgia. I am writing to request detailed information regarding the procedure for applying for a long-term student visa for Spain, as I have been accepted to participate in an Erasmus programme through my home university. As there is no Spanish consular representation in Georgia, I understand that I am required to submit my visa application at your Consulate in Istanbul. In this regard, I would be grateful if you could kindly clarify the following points: The complete list of required documents for a student visa application under the Erasmus programme; Whether there is an online platform through which the application can be submitted, or if the procedure must be completed exclusively in person; Whether, as a Georgian citizen without a residence permit in Turkey, I am required to visit the Consulate twice (once for the submission of the application and once for the collection of the visa); The approximate processing time between the submission of the application and the issuance of the visa. I would highly appreciate any additional guidance or recommendations you may have regarding the application process. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Yours faithfully, Nutsa Tsigroshvili