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Recognize your degree in Spain

Degree recognition and equivalency managed end to end with the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. You hand us the documents; we prepare, file and track your case — from 160 € and without you having to be in Spain.

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How the process works

1

We assemble your file

We gather your degree certificate, the academic transcript with courses and credits, and your ID document. Our Document Agent checks that every piece meets the format required by the Ministry's online portal.

1-2 weeks
2

Apostille and sworn translation

We coordinate the Apostille of The Hague in your home country and the sworn translation (traducción jurada) into Spanish of your degree and transcript. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are exempt from the apostille.

2-4 weeks
3

Online filing

We file your application through the Ministry's electronic portal, pay the 790-107 fee (€166.50) and register the case. The entire procedure is handled online — no in-person appointments.

1 week
4

Follow-up until resolution

Our Regulator Agent monitors the status of your case and we respond to any request for corrections. The legal deadline for a decision is 6 months.

Legal deadline: 6 months

Official fee: €166.50 (form 790-107)

The procedure fee is €166.50, code 107, paid with form 790-107. It is the same for both homologación (official recognition) and the declaration of equivalency. Beware: the 790-079 fee quoted on many websites applies to NON-university studies — paying it by mistake freezes your case.

If you pay from outside Spain, the transfer goes to the Ministry's account (IBAN ES16 9000 0001 2002 5310 8022, BIC ESPBESMMXXX) and bank charges are on you: if less than €166.50 arrives, the case stalls. We verify the exact amount before filing.

The fee is non-refundable if the application is rejected, lapses or is denied — one more reason to file the case right the first time.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the procedure take in Spain?

The legal deadline for a decision is 6 months from the moment the file is complete (Royal Decree 889/2022). Applicants' experience suggests longer real timelines depending on caseload; the Ministry publishes no official averages. A well-prepared file with no requests for corrections is the best way to avoid extra months.

Do I need the Apostille of The Hague and a sworn translation?

Yes, with limited exceptions. Your degree must be legalized with the Apostille of The Hague from your home country (EU, EEA and Swiss citizens are exempt), and both the degree and the academic transcript require a sworn translation (traducción jurada) into Spanish. We coordinate both as part of the service.

Can I start the process from my home country, without being in Spain?

Yes. The procedure runs entirely online through the Ministry's electronic portal, and the fee can be paid by international transfer. You never need to be in Spain or attend any in-person appointment.

What exactly does Booka do, and what do I do?

You hand us your documents; we do the rest: we verify the file at source with our Verifier Agent, coordinate the apostille and sworn translation, file the online application, pay the fee and track the case through to resolution, answering any request from the Ministry.

Don't see your degree?

We add new programs every month. Tell us your degree and destination and we'll tell you if we can manage it — and which procedure applies.

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