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Student Visa in Spain

Description and requirements:

One of the best options for your first Spanish residence. It offers the opportunity to spend a year in Spain, get to know its culture, learn the language, master a new specialty, or improve your professional skills.

You can apply for this type of residence to study at a language school, university, or engage in volunteering.

To obtain this residence, the following documents are required:

1

Invitation from an educational institution.

2

Criminal record certificate.

3

Medical certificate.

4

Health insurance.

5

Financial guarantees.

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Who should consider using this service?

This type of residence is ideal for:

  • Students.
  • People who want to move to Spain but do not know the language and are unsure about immediately finding a job.
  • Remote workers and freelancers who can adjust their schedule and combine work with studies.
  • People whose adult children live in Spain.

The approval rate for this type of residence is quite high, so almost everyone, from students to retirees, can obtain a student visa if the requirements are met. After studying, you can continue your education or apply for a residence permit with the right to work as an employee or entrepreneur.

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Key benefits

The student residence offers several advantages:

  • No age restrictions when applying from Spain.
  • Unlimited renewals in order to continue studies.
  • The possibility to obtain a work permit and combine work with studies.
  • Numerous options for modification: the student residence can be modified into various types of Spanish residence.
  • Family members of the student can obtain dependent residences and move together.
  • When studying at a language school, there is no need to wait for the start of a new academic year—new groups are formed regularly.
  • The ability to study and live in any region of Spain.

However, the student visa has several nuances to consider in advance:

  • Processing time by immigration authorities is slower compared to other types of residence permits.
  • The visa is issued for the duration of the studies, rarely exceeding one year.
  • No right to full-time employment.
  • The period of residence under a student visa does not count for the residency requirement for Spanish citizenship.

Work process

Steps to obtain a student visa:

1

Consultation with our specialists, discussing details, selecting an educational institution.

2

Payment for our services and tuition, receiving an invitation letter from the school or university.

3

Document collection.

4

Document review by our lawyers and online submission of the application to the immigration authority.

5

Tracking the application status, providing additional explanations or documents if necessary.

6

Receiving a decision from the migration authority.

7

Fingerprinting at the Spanish police and obtaining a resident card.

Price

Our service fee for assisting in obtaining a student visa is 990 EUR + 21% VAT.

FAQ

How much do language courses in Spain cost?

Depending on the region, a year-long Spanish course at a language school will cost an average of €3,000.

Can any language school qualify for a student visa?

No, only schools accredited by the Cervantes Institute. We only work with accredited institutions and can help you to find a language course in any region of Spain.

How long does the Spanish immigration authority take to review a student visa application?

Depending on the province, processing times range from 1.5 to 6 months.

Are there age restrictions?

When applying for a student visa from Spain, there is no legal upper age limit. In our experience, successful applicants have ranged from 6 to 75 years old.

Do you need to submit the student visa application personally?

No, our lawyers submit the applications online to the Spanish immigration authority, so you don’t need to go anywhere.

Can you travel to Spain with a tourist Schengen visa and stay legally?

Yes, the student residence precisely provides such an opportunity. You can apply for it while legally staying in Spain (including as a tourist), and during the entire application review process, you will be able to remain legally in the country.

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