Skydiving is an amazing experience that everyone should try at least once in their lifetime.
And there’s no better place to do it than in Spain!
Spain is home to some of the best skydiving locations in the world. And with a USPA A license, you can skydive anywhere in the world.
USPA A license is the first level of skydiving license you can get. And it’s not easy to obtain.
But once you have it, you can skydive anywhere in the world.
How to get USPA A license from SkydiveSpain?
To get your USPA A license, you must first complete the AFF (Accelerated Free Fall) course. This course is designed to teach you the basics of skydiving and prepare you for your USPA A license exam. The AFF course consists of 8 jumps.
Once you complete the AFF course and 25 total jumps, you will be able to take the USPA A license exam.
This exam is divided into two parts: a written exam and a practical exam. The written exam is designed to test your knowledge of the sport of skydiving. The practical exam is designed to test your skydiving skills. Once you pass both the written and practical exams, you will be issued your USPA A license.
How much does it cost to learn skydiving at SkydiveSpain?
Assuming you would like an article discussing the cost of skydiving:
The cost of skydiving can vary depending on where you live and where you go skydiving.
USPA A-Licence
The A-license is the first level of certification with the United States Parachute Association (USPA).
To be eligible for an A-license, a skydiver must:
Once a skydiver has passed the USPA A-license exam, they are considered a certified skydiver. With an A-license, skydivers can jump at any USPA-affiliated drop zone in the world.
Height: 15,000 feet
Cost: 2778€
Approx. Indian Rs: 2,30,000
Approx. Time required: 14-20 Days
Repeat Jumps during the Skydiving AFF course at SkydiveSpain
When you are learning to skydive, you will make several jumps to clear levels during your AFF (Accelerated Freefall) course. With each of these jumps, if you don’t clear levels, you need to repeat that particular level to progress toward the next AFF level.
Level 1-3 : 211.00€
Level 4-7: 144.50€
Level 8: 58,50€
Repeat Coach Jump: 145€
Accommodation
Cost: 229€ / 7-Nights
Approx. Total Cost: 7*2Weeks = Rs. 38000
Stay Provided by: Dropzone
Includes: Seville airport transfers and daily DZ shuttles
Food
Cost: 21€ Per Day
Approx. Total Cost: 21*14Days = Rs. 25000
While making food cost estimations, I have considered Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
If you are vegetarian, I don’t recommend SkydiveSpain as it is located in a remote area of Seville, Bollullos and there are not many options for vegetarians.
Note: This is approx. calculation and doesn’t include your extra expenses.
Cafe is available at Dropzone
Schengen Visa for Skydiving in Spain
If you’re planning this trip to Spain, it’s important to know the ins and outs of the visa application process.
Remember, Spain is one of the Schengen countries and a tourist visa for Spain allows the holder to travel to all the Schengen countries.
When applying for a Spain Tourist Visa, you’ll need to submit the following documents:
- A duly filled and signed application form
- A recent passport-sized photograph
- Your Indian passport and copies of previous visas (if any)
- A return ticket or onward journey ticket
- Proof of sufficient financial means to support your stay in Spain
- Travel insurance that covers medical expenses and repatriation
- A hotel reservation or proof of accommodation in Spain
- An itinerary of your planned trip to Spain
- Any other documents that may be required by the Spanish consulate
Note: Schengen Visa is MUST
- Cost: 80€ / Rs.6500
- Validity: 30Days
- Visa Type: Tourist
- Visa Rejection Chances: Moderate
- Apply before 30 days of travel Date
- Recommended: Apply for visa Visa Agent
Flight for Spain
The flight time from India to Spain is around 14 hours, depending on your departure point and airline. When you arrive in Spain, you’ll be able to take advantage of the excellent public transport system to get around. Buses and trains are both cheap and efficient
Cost: Approx Rs.80,000
Recommendation: Take a flight to any international airport in Spain and book a bus from Airport to Seville.
Note: Be smart and find your flight estimate.
My Tips before you chose SkydiveSpain for Skydiving
- Plan between Aug to March
- Prior booking of your course & stay is required, email them. They have amazing and helpful representatives.
- Booking advance is not refundable
- Apply for a visa ASAP. In case, it gets rejected, you have enough time to apply again
- Get at least two Forex card
- Please Please Take extra money
Contact details for Skydive Spain
Email ID: [email protected]
Website: https://www.skydivespain.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skydivespain
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skydive_spain/
Booking Office Tel: +34 955 766 056
Final Thoughts
Total Cost: Rs. 3,83,000
I got my A license from SkydiveSpain. I love this dropzone. It is a perfect dropzone with a skydiving vibe, good people, the instructor, and Staff.
However, It is costly compared to other available options for Indians. Except for cost, everything is as perfect as it can be.
| Details | Cost in Euro | Cost in INR |
|---|---|---|
| USPA A-Licence | 2778€ | Rs 2,30,000 |
| Accommodation (14 days) | 458€ | Rs 38,000 |
| Food | 294€ | Rs 25,000 |
| Visa | 80€ | Rs 6500 |
| Flight | 1000€ | Rs 80,000 |
| Total | Approx. 4610€ | Approx. Rs 3,83,000 |
The cost of skydiving may seem high, but it is an experience that you will never forget!
This license is the beginning of your skydiving journey.
So what are you waiting for? Learn skydiving and get USPA A license today!
Shweta Parmar is a skydiver, skier, and co-founder of Techmero. She is the fourth civilian woman skydiver from India and the First from Gujarat. Shweta lives in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Flying with her own wings is her dream.