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Study / Student in Spain

One documented route of this kind in Spain, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.

Long-Stay Student Visa (Type D)

Visa for full-time study at an accredited Spanish institution for programs longer than 90 days.

Processing time
Typically 4-8 weeks, up to 12 weeks in peak season
Validity
Duration of the study program
Language requirement
None for the visa itself (depends on the program)
Permanent residence
Study time can count partially; switching to a work/residence permit and reaching 5 years of legal residence leads to long-term residence
Citizenship
Generally after 10 years of legal residence (reduced periods for certain nationalities)

Requirements

  • Official acceptance/enrolment letter from an accredited institution (full-time program)
  • Proof of financial means: 100% of IPREM (approx. EUR 600/month)
  • Health insurance with full coverage in Spain
  • Criminal record certificate (for programs over 6 months), apostilled + sworn translation
  • Medical certificate (for programs over 6 months)
  • Proof of accommodation

Required Documents

  • National Visa Application form + photo + valid passport (at least 1 year validity) required
  • Official acceptance/enrolment letter from accredited institution (full-time program) required
  • Proof of financial means: 100% of IPREM (approx. EUR 600/month) required
  • Health insurance with full coverage in Spain required
  • Criminal record certificate (for programs over 6 months), apostilled + sworn translation
  • Medical certificate (for programs over 6 months)
  • Proof of accommodation required
  • Foreign documents with sworn Spanish translation + apostille/legalization required

Official fees

  • Visa fee (approx., varies by nationality/reciprocity) 80 EUR

Process Steps

  1. 1

    Get admission letter

    Get official admission letter from the institution.

  2. 2

    Prepare documents

    Gather, apostille and translate documents.

  3. 3

    Book appointment

    Book a consular appointment (via BLS portal where applicable).

  4. 4

    Submit

    Submit the application in person.

  5. 5

    Await decision

    Await decision.

  6. 6

    Collect visa

    Collect the visa.

  7. 7

    Obtain TIE

    If staying over 6 months, obtain TIE within 1 month of arrival.

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