Student visa to Spain 2024

Student Visa to Spain for Canadians

In this article, I will share my experiences and the knowledge I gained in the process of applying the student visa in Canada and finalizing the student residency card after I arrived to Spain. I moved to Spain (Barcelona) to pursue a Masters degree in Design and have since then been living in Spain. Please […]

Student Visa to Spain for USA

This article was written in October 2022 for USA citizens looking to apply for a visa to study in Spain. Please note that USA Citizens that hold a USA passport do not need to apply for a visa if their studies are less than 3 months (up to 90 days ONLY) USA is one of […]

What is a student Visa?

A Spanish Student Visa allows you to have the maximum benefit and the best experience of studying in Spain, taking part in a student exchange program, or getting an unpaid internship longer than three months in Spain. Most non-Eu citizens will need a visa if their studies are longer than three months (90 days). To apply and be approved of a visa, one must have proof of college or University enrollment along with additional mandatory documents, which we will mention more later in this article.

How many Student Visas are there?

There are two types of Spanish Student visas to consider determined by different lengths of time in study:

– Short-term Student Visa for 3 to 6 months: allows for students to take a course which lasts to a maximum of 180 days. It is popular for students that go to Spain to enroll in a language course, while living in the country.

– Long term Student Visa for more than 6 months: it involves more paperwork than the short term visa. In addition to applying for a visa application, students must apply for a student residence card (TIE) upon arriving in Spain before 90 days are over.