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Student visa

Complete guide to the Spain student visa: work up to 30h/week, required documents, application process and how to switch to a residence permit. Updated 2026.

Ingresos mínimos €600.53/month (100% IPREM 2026)
Duración inicial Duration of the course (max. 1 year, renewable)
Tiempo resolución 1–2 months
¿Permite trabajar? ✓ Sí
¿Con familia? ✓ Sí
Tasa 2026 Form 790 code 052: €38.28

💡 Does not count as legal residence for the purposes of permanent residency or nationality, unless subsequently changed to a work and residence permit.

📋 Up to 30 hours per week, compatible with studies

Proceso paso a paso

The application must be submitted at the Spanish consulate in your country of residence once you have received your acceptance from the educational institution.

1
Obtain acceptance from a Spanish institution
Apply for a place at a university, master's programme or authorised training centre. Obtain an official acceptance letter.
2
Gather required documents
Prepare all required documents. Apostille and translate any foreign documents. Provide proof of sufficient financial means.
3
Book an appointment at the consulate
Schedule an appointment at the Spanish consulate. Submit your application with all required documentation.
4
Decision
The consulate will issue a decision on your application. The statutory processing time is 1 month (in practice this may extend to 2 months).
5
Collect your visa and travel to Spain
Collect your visa and enter Spain before the course start date.
6
Apply for your TIE (Foreigner Identity Card)
Apply for your TIE at the immigration office within 1 month of arrival. Pay the fee using Form 790 code 012 (€16.08).
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Errores que llevan a la denegación

⚠️ Enrolling in an online or non-in-person course

Consecuencia: Visa refusal. Courses must be in-person.

Solución: Ensure that both the institution and the course are officially authorised and delivered in person.

⚠️ Working more than 30 hours per week

Consecuencia: A violation that may lead to revocation of the permit.

Solución: Respect the 30h/week limit and ensure that work hours are compatible with your study schedule.

⚠️ Assuming the student visa automatically leads to residency

Consecuencia: The right to remain in Spain is lost upon completion of studies.

Solución: Before finishing your studies, apply to change your status to a work and residence permit if you have a job offer. Procedure: change from study stay to work and residence authorisation (art. 199 RD 557/2011).

⚠️ Enrolling in an institution not officially recognised

Consecuencia: Visa refusal.

Solución: Verify that the institution is listed in the State Register of Non-University Educational Centres (Registro Estatal de Centros Docentes No Universitarios) or is an official university.

Fuentes oficiales

🔗 Ley Orgánica 4/2000 de derechos y libertades de los extranjeros → 🔗 Reglamento LOEX - RD 557/2011 → 🔗 Ministerio de Universidades → 🔗 Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores - Visados → 🔗 Sede electrónica Policía Nacional - Cita TIE →

Última actualización: 2026-04-15

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