Student Visa for Spain Guide
Requirements and Information
of Student Visa for Spain
Who is considered a student?
Foreigners coming to Spain with the only purpose
of studying or undertaking research, training or a non-lucrative
job in any Spanish educational or scientific, public or private,
officially recognized centre.
VISA NECESSITY
Foreign students who want to carry out studies
in Spain, must apply for the corresponding visa at the Diplomatic
or Consular Offices before their arrival. Evidence of previous
studies must be supplied.
NEED FOR STUDENT VISA
Once they are in Spain, foreign students must
apply for an authorization
to stay during the specified time, at the Foreign Office or
Police Station.
WHERE TO APPLY
At the local Foreign Office or Police Station.
What are the requirements
to obtain a Student Visa?
The following requirements must be met:
- All documents for entry and stay in Spain are in order,
including
the visa to undertake or extend studies.
- The student has been regularly accepted in any private/public
educational or scientific centre to undertake/extend studies
or undertake non-lucrative jobs in research or educational
centres.
- The study plan implies attending for no less than 3 months,
including the approved studies, research or educational itinerary.
- Should the student be under-aged and is not accompanied
by his parents, they
will need to provide written authorization for the student's
trip, as well as for
his studies. This authorization must include the details of
the school and the duration of the stay.
- Students must prove and guarantee that they have the financial
means to live, support their studies, their stay and return
to their country, as well as, if necessary, that of their
relatives.
HOW LONG DOES THE STUDENT
VISA LAST?
It is granted for the whole duration of the course
IS THE STUDENT VISA RENEWABLE?
Yes, the Student Visa is renewable.
WHEN DOES THE STUDENT
VISA VALIDITY EXTINGUISH?
- When the activity for which it was granted comes to an
end.
- When the period for which it was granted is over.
CAN FOREIGN STUDENTS
WORK IN SPAIN?
Basically, foreign students cannot carry out any profitable
activity, but it will be allowed if it does not limit the studying
aims.
CAN FOREIGN STUDENTS'RELATIVES
COME TO SPAIN?
Students who have obtained a visa for studying can apply for
the corresponding stay visas for their relatives to enter and
stay in Spain, during the period of their studies or research.
They do not need a staying period prior to the foreign student.
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