Ghanaian Woman Shares Full Cost Breakdown for Spanish Student Visa Application

Ghanaian Woman Shares Full Cost Breakdown for Spanish Student Visa Application

  • A Ghanaian woman shared a full cost guide for students applying for a Spanish visa
  • She broke down expenses, including document legalisation, translation, and school fees
  • The woman said proof of funds for a nine-month course amounted to at least €5,400

A Ghanaian woman has shared a detailed cost breakdown of applying for a Spanish student visa, offering clarity to GH citizens planning to study abroad.

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A Ghanaian woman breaks down the Spanish student visa cost for those planning to travel abroad. Photo credit: livinginspain (TikTok)
Source: TikTok

The woman, speaking in a video seen by YEN.com.gh, began the breakdown with the cost of acquiring a passport, which currently stands at approximately GH₵500.

She highlighted document legalisation as one of the most expensive parts of the process.

According to her, legalising each document, such as a police report, birth certificate, or school certificate, can cost up to GH₵1,200, and with an average of three papers required, totalling GH₵3,600.

Moving to requirements typically priced in euros, she listed medical insurance as ranging between €200 and €500, while securing proof of accommodation in cities like Barcelona or Madrid may cost between €400 and €800 for a room in a shared apartment.

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Watch the full breakdown in the TikTok video below:

Ghanaian lady speaks on visa application process

In a similar story, a Ghanaian woman shared practical advice aimed at students and other individuals preparing for visa interviews abroad.

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, she highlighted the importance of organisational preparedness, specifically recommending that applicants always carry digital copies of all their visa application documents on their mobile phones.

She advised creating a dedicated folder containing scanned versions of all documents, such as passports, police reports, birth certificates, and other supporting files, so they can be accessed quickly if needed.

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A lady narrates how her friend received a 10-year visa ban because of a bank issue. Photo credit: Freepik
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According to her, this not only helps during the visa interview process but can also prove useful at airport security checkpoints, where such information may be requested.

The woman also cautioned against submitting all original documents to embassies without keeping personal copies.

She stressed that if documents are not returned, applicants could be left with no proof or reference, which could cause issues later in the process or during travel.

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While embassies typically request both originals and photocopies, she said it was wise to take an extra step by maintaining digital backups.

These backups serve both as evidence and a convenience during various stages of the visa and travel process.

Her overall message was clear: Keep your documents safe, both physically and digitally, to avoid avoidable setbacks and maintain control over your application information.

Watch her TikTok video below:

Lady receives 10-year ban on visa application

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a young woman recounted a frustrating moment when her friend was denied a visa and given a 10-year ban due to an issue with the bank she used for her proof of funds.

The lady narrated how her friend was devastated when the embassy was unable to get a response from the bank to verify the account, being hit with a 10-year ban after the account was mistakenly called fraudulent.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Oluwadara Adebisi (Human Interest Editor) Adebisi Oluwadara is a Human Interest Editor who joined YEN.com.gh in May 2025. He has over six years of experience in press release writing and journalism. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology. However, he was mentored in journalism and became a certified journalist after completing the Google News Initiative courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. He can be reached at oluwadara.adebisi@yen.com.gh