Student Visa Guidelines

General information

Citizens, as well as their spouses, ascending and descending, from the European Union, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican City, and future EU (European Union), EEA (European Economic Area) and Schengen countries are exempt from having to apply for a student visa to stay in Spain.

We advise you to start the student visa application procedure immediately after you have been accepted into the program to allow ample time for the Embassy or Consulate to process your student visa application, as it may take approximately 1 to 3 months to receive your student visa.

When applying for a student visa to study in Spain, please check the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores y de Cooperación de España", or check with your local Spanish Embassy or Consulate for more information.

In case your student visa application is rejected by the authorities, the original rejection letter will be needed as proof before a tuition fee refund can be considered favorably. For certain countries, full tuition payment may be required to apply for a student visa.

Schengen Visa Application Form (English version)

Students are required to register with the local authorities within 30 days of their arrival in Spain in order to obtain a valid student residence permit. Registration details will be provided by the school upon arrival.

Required student visa application documents

  • Schengen Visa application form
  • 4 passport-size photographs with a white background
  • Passport with a validity of at least 12 months
  • Acceptance documents / Proof of admission (provided by the school)
  • Sponsorship documents / Proof of financial means
  • Medical certificate / Proof of good health
  • Medical insurance with international coverage

Additional documentation and official translations in Spanish may be required by the Embassy or Consulate.
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