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From 7,200€

Amount of savings

From 3 months

Timeframe for obtaining a temporary residence permit

Student visa benefits

Taxes

It is not necessary to live in Spain for 183 days and become a tax resident.

A package of documents that is easy to collect

Compared to other relocation programs to Spain.

You don't need to show income

To get it, it is enough to show small savings.

You can take your family

When applying, it is possible to attach your wife and children to the visa.

You don't need to know Spanish

You can choose to study in English.

List of documents for student visa to Spain

Applying for a student visa in Spain 2025 involves several steps:

selecting an educational institution;
preparing documents;
submitting the application to the consulate and waiting for a decision.

It is important to keep in mind that applying for a student visa in Spain 2025 has updated requirements – especially in terms of course payment deadlines and financial guarantees.

Successful approval of a student visa depends on the completeness of the application package and compliance with formalities. Even a small mistake can be a reason to deny a visa application. That is why it is important to cooperate with qualified migration specialists at the stage of collecting and submitting documents.

To get an almost guaranteed approval, you need to collect an up-to-date list of documents for a student visa to Spain, which includes:

Passport (validity period – at least for the coming year).
Letter from the educational institution with confirmation of enrollment and payment.
Financial documents (bank statement with a minimum balance of €7200).
Spanish health insurance with full coverage for the entire duration of stay.
Certificate of no criminal record (with apostille and sworn translation).
Medical certificate (international standard from 2005).
Photo and filled forms according to the consulate’s model.

El Relocator helps you go from admission to obtaining a residency card. Competently. Legally. On time.

All requirements and necessary documents are described in more detail in our guide

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Student Visa Roadmap

Obtaining a Schengen

The remaining Schengen period must be at least 1.5 months as required by the program. We can help you get a Schengen program for the required period.

Before entering Spain

In 5 weeks: start collecting documents. Spanish translation. Filling out questionnaires. Obtaining police certificates and medical certificates. Choosing and paying for language courses.

Entry to Spain

Passport scan 2 days before application.

Submitting an application

+ 90 days: review and possible additional request;
+ 10 days: response to a possible additional request;
+ 20 days: endorsement.

After approval

+ 5 days: “catching” fingerprints;

After registration: filling out an application for a plastic card and paying the fee.

+14 days: fingerprinting to the police;
+ 30 days: obtaining a plastic residence permit card.

Student visa expert

Olga

Chief relocation specialist to Spain, founder of El Relocator

She has prepared more than 100 Nomad cases and 50 student visas
He speaks 6 languages, including Catalan and, of course, Spanish
A true expert in Spanish bureaucracy, she loves watching conferences of Spanish officials in Catalan
Responds promptly to all changes in the UGE and solves problems

The cost of the consultation: €100

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Questions about student visa

Can I study English language courses with a Spanish student visa?

It will not be possible to attend English language courses, but studying at a university in English-language programs is not prohibited.

Will any language school that teaches Spanish be suitable?

No, only those accredited by the Cervantes Institute. You can see the full list at the link: https://acreditacion.cervantes.es/centros_espana.htm

Can I study online?

A study visa to Spain can only be applied for by enrolling in a full-time education program. Online programs are not eligible.

Do you really need to study?

Yes, your academic results are a mandatory requirement for extending your Spanish residence permit. Without them, your visa will not be extended. If, having received a student visa, you decide that its conditions do not suit you, you can convert it, for example, to a residence permit for individual entrepreneurship.

What are the requirements for obtaining a student visa to Spain?

It is necessary to confirm enrollment in an educational institution, availability of funds for living and studying, health insurance, as well as undergo a medical examination and submit identity documents. Successful approval of a student visa depends on the completeness of the package of documents and compliance with formalities. Even a small error can be a reason for refusing to issue a visa. This is why it is important to cooperate with qualified migration specialists at the stage of collecting and submitting documents.

What is the minimum amount of funds required to obtain a student visa?

To obtain a student visa, you must prove that you have the financial means to cover the costs of living and studying in Spain. The minimum amount varies, but is usually around €1,000 per month.

Is it possible to work on a student visa in Spain?

Yes, university students can work in Spain, but only under certain conditions. It is important that working hours do not exceed 20 hours per week during the study period, and 40 hours per week during the holidays.

Language students will need to apply for a work permit separately. Once the permit is received, it will be possible to work no more than 20 hours per week.

How to extend a student visa in Spain?

To extend your student visa, you must provide evidence that you are continuing your studies and fulfilling all the requirements of the educational institution. It is important that you submit your documents for extension before the expiration of your current visa.

Can I travel to another EU country under the ERASMUS program while having a Spanish student residence permit?

Yes, this is allowed, since you continue to be enrolled in your Spanish university and are going to a university in another country on a temporary basis.

Can I open a bank account in Spain as a student?

Yes, once you have your TIE student card, you will be able to open an account like any other resident in Spain.

What are the conditions for obtaining a student visa to Spain for a minor child?

A study visa for a child in Spain allows a minor to study at a Spanish school or other educational institution on a long-term basis. To obtain this visa, you must provide:

Confirmation of enrollment in an educational institution,
Health insurance,
Documents confirming the financial solvency of the parents,
Consent for the child to live in Spain. The visa is issued for the period of study and can be extended if necessary.

What should I do if I have completed my Bachelor's degree and want to continue my studies in a Master's degree in Spain?

If you have already received a student visa and have entered a master's program, you can apply for an extension without applying for a new student visa. If you have completed a bachelor's degree in your home country and are planning to continue your studies in Spain, you will need to collect a package of documents from scratch to apply for a student visa.

How long can you stay in Spain with a student visa?

A student visa is issued for the period of study, usually from one to three years, depending on the length of the program. Upon completion of studies, you can apply for a change in the status of the residence permit or an extension if you plan to continue your studies.

What law regulates the issuance of visa?

The issuance of these visas is regulated by Law No. 4/2000 of January 11 and Royal Decree 1155/2024 of November 19, which sets out the conditions for foreign students to stay in Spain.

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I got my Schengen visa and have been studying Spanish in Barcelona for 6 months now

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