Frequently Asked Questions

What other fees can I expect with Visa filing?

VISA APPLICATION FEE

General Fee: Approx. €80–€141

DOCUMENT TRANSLATION / TRADUCTOR JURADO

Typical cost: €20–€50 per page

APOSTILLE AND NOTARY

Cost: €20–€50 per document

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

Typical cost: €50–€150 per person. Some applicants may be able to use a certificate covered by home-country insurance.

PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE

Individual: €45–€60/month | Family of 4: €140–€180/month

POSTAGE AND COURIER FEES

Postage/Courier: €30–€100

HIRING LEGAL HELP

Basic consultation: €50–€150

Full service help: €500–€1,200

What other fees can I expect with home finding (renting)?

AGENCY FEE

10% of one years rent for long term rentals (12 months plus) up to 20% of rental contract for short term rentals

DEPOSIT TO PROPIETARIO

Legally can charge up to 3 months, typically 1 month rent.

NON-PAYMENT INSURANCE

€800-€2.000

And, yes, you pay this because you are the risk. Typically this insurance can be removed after the first year of the contract + consistent on time payments.

In Spain, nonpayment insurance (seguro de impago de alquiler) is a type of landlord insurance that protects property owners in case a tenant stops paying rent. It is commonly used—especially in competitive rental markets like Madrid, Barcelona, or Valencia—as an alternative or supplement to a large deposit or bank guarantee.

What other fees can I expect with home School finding ?

APPLICATION FEE

€0- €200

REGISTRATION FEE

€400-€3,500

Some schools have fees not disclosed on their website:

Technology fee, monthly lunch fee, supply fee, bus fee and uniform purchasing (if required by school). Other fees like excursions and overnights are also not disclosed on websites.