I am going to Spain to study a Full-Time. Do I need a visa?

Once you arrive in Madrid, we will help you with the process necessary for obtaining both an NIE number and student visa while youre in Spain

*N.I.E.: Foreign Identity Number

However, once you arrive in Madrid you will have to schedule an appointment with the Central Registry of Foreign Citizens to apply for your NIE number *

You will need: Proof of registration from our school* Valid passport Health insurance card or proof of private health insurance Proof of financial ability to cover your stay in Spain

YOU DON’T NEED A VISA

Advice! Apply for a multiple-entry visa.

IMPORTANT: You can only apply for a student visa if you are signed up for a full-time course. Regarding courses in other formats (part-time, blended), please talk to our team.

It is obligatory to apply for a visa BEFORE your arrival. You cannot apply for it once you have arrived in Spain. Therefore, you will be considered a tourist and are only allowed to stay in the country for 90 days.

AfteAfter that you will have to return to the country of your residence and stay there for 3 months, missing your course.

To get a student visa you need: Completed visa application form Recent photographs Passport, valid for a minimum of six months from the planned departure date for Spain P Proof of registration from our school* Medical certificate** Criminal record certificate ** Proof of financial ability to cover your stay in Spain Private health insurance Consulate fee payment P Proof of accommodation

YOU NEED A VISA

Members of the European Union

Cyprus

France

Hungary

Lithuania

Netherlands

Slovakia

CCroatia

Austria

Denmark

Greece

Latvia

Malta

Portugal

CCzech Republic

Belgium

Estonia

Germany

Italy

United Kingdom

Romania

SpainSpain

Bulgaria

Finland

Sweden

Ireland

Luxembourg

Poland

SlSlovenia

Norway Iceland Liechtenstein Switzerland

Countries in the European Economic Area

DOES YOUR COUNTRY APPEAR ON THIS LIST?

“I AM GOING TO SPAIN TO STUDY FULL-TIME. DO I NEED A VISA?”