Spain Student Visa · 2026
Your Spain student visa,
done right.
We handle your student visa application.
Study in Spain for more than 90 days at a university, language school or research centre. We prepare your full application online.
✓ Reviewed by Platinum Legal Spain — Spanish immigration specialists
What Is the Spain Student Visa
The legal route to study in Spain for more than 90 days
Non-EU nationals who want to study in Spain for longer than 90 days need a student visa (estancia por estudios or visado de estudios). This covers universities, language schools, masters programmes, vocational training, and research stays.
Universities, language schools & more
Bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, language immersion, vocational training (FP), short research stays — the student visa covers all accredited study programmes in Spain.
Work up to 30 hours a week
Students in higher education can work alongside their studies — up to 30 hours per week — with no separate procedure; students on other courses must apply for authorisation first.
Extend without leaving Spain
Apply for an extension (prórroga) of your student authorisation for your next year of study — up to two extensions in higher education, one for most other courses. No need to leave Spain and reapply at a consulate.
Bring your family
In higher education or specialised health training, your spouse or partner and unmarried minor children can apply as accompanying family members alongside you.
Quick Facts (2026)
Requirements
Who qualifies for the Spain student visa?
Six core conditions. Meet all six and you’re eligible. We’ll confirm it on a free eligibility check before you pay anything.
Non-EU nationality
The student visa is for non-EU/EEA citizens. EU nationals can enrol at any Spanish institution without a visa.
Accepted to an accredited institution
An official letter of acceptance from a Spanish university, language school, or training centre recognised by the Ministry of Education.
Proof of sufficient funds
Bank statements showing enough to cover your living costs in Spain for the full duration of your course — typically €600–€800/month minimum, depending on the consulate.
Private health insurance
A full-coverage Spanish private health policy — no co-payments, no deductibles — valid for the duration of your stay. Our partner site spanish-healthinsurance.com has visa-compliant student policies.
Clean criminal record
A police background check from every country you’ve lived in over the last 5 years — apostilled and officially translated into Spanish.
Course longer than 90 days
The student visa is required only for study stays exceeding 90 days. Shorter stays may be covered by a standard Schengen tourist visa.
How It Works
Five steps from enquiry to your visa in hand
Everything is handled through your personal online dashboard — documents uploaded securely, progress tracked in real time, your case manager available whenever you need them.
Eligibility check (free)
We review your course, institution, nationality, and financial situation. If anything needs adjusting before you apply, we flag it before you pay a penny.
Document preparation
Personalised checklist sent to your dashboard. We draft your application forms, coordinate apostilles, and prepare the official sworn translations included in Stage 2 (up to €50 in value).
Health insurance arranged
We connect you with a student-compliant Spanish private health policy through our partner network. Visa-compliant — no co-payments, no waiting periods.
Consulate submission
Your application is submitted to the correct Spanish consulate in your home country. We attend to any additional requests from the consulate and keep you updated throughout.
Approval & arrival in Spain
Once approved, you collect your visa and travel to Spain. Within 30 days of arrival, register for your TIE residence card at your local police station — we’ll guide you through this step.
Pricing
Transparent, staged fees
Pay in two stages — not upfront. The second payment is only due when your visa is approved. Official sworn translations included.
- Full application preparation & consulate submission
- Official sworn translations included (up to €50 in value)
- Eligibility check & personalised document checklist
- Personal case manager via 24/7 dashboard
- Health insurance arranged through our partner network
- Family members available — discount on request
The Work Rights Most Students Miss
Study in Spain and earn at the same time
Spain’s student visa includes the right to work — up to 30 hours per week — alongside your studies. That covers part-time jobs, internships, and freelance work. You can offset a significant portion of your living costs. In higher education the work right is automatic with your authorisation — no additional application required; students on other courses must apply for authorisation to work.
Read the full work rights guide →Frequently Asked
Questions we hear every day
Who needs a Spain student visa?
Non-EU/EEA nationals who want to study in Spain for more than 90 days need a student visa (estancia por estudios). EU/EEA citizens can enrol at any Spanish institution without a visa.
How much does the Spain student visa cost in 2026?
Our service is €799 total, paid in two stages: €300 to get started, then €499 once your visa is approved. Official sworn translations are included in Stage 2 (up to €50 in value). You do not pay the second instalment unless your visa is approved.
How long does the Spain student visa take?
Processing times vary by consulate, but typically 4 to 8 weeks from full submission. We recommend applying at least 3 months before your course start date.
Can I work in Spain on a student visa?
Yes — up to 30 hours per week alongside your studies. In higher education (university degrees, master's and PhDs) the work right is automatic with your student authorisation, for employed or self-employed work, with no separate procedure; students on other courses must apply for authorisation before they start work.
Can I bring my family on the Spain student visa?
Yes, if you are studying in higher education or specialised health training: your spouse, registered or stable partner, and unmarried minor children can apply as accompanying family members. Family members cannot join students on other courses, such as language courses. Create an account to see family pricing.
Can I renew my Spain student visa?
Yes — you can apply for an extension (prórroga) of your student authorisation from within Spain, filed electronically in the two months before it expires. Each extension covers your enrolled course for up to one year: higher-education and post-compulsory secondary studies can be extended up to twice, and other eligible courses once (language courses also require having passed the course or a DELE or SIELE exam).
What health insurance do I need for the Spain student visa?
Full-cover private health insurance from an insurer authorised in Spain, with no co-payments, no reimbursement-only model and no waiting periods, covering your whole stay — see the requirements guide. The visa-compliant student product we arrange is Sanitas International Students: get your student health insurance quote for an instant price.
Can I apply for the student visa while already in Spain?
It depends on your situation. Applying from inside Spain is open to two groups: anyone who already holds a Spanish residence authorisation, and adults lawfully in Spain enrolling in higher education (university degrees, official and university master’s and PhD programmes and the Máster de Formación Profesional) or specialised health training. The application must be filed at least two months before your course starts and at least two months before your current lawful stay ends, at the immigration office of the province where you will study, and it is decided within two months. Everyone else, including language-course students, applies through a Spanish consulate abroad at least two months before the course starts. If you are already in Spain and enrolled, tell us your course type and we’ll confirm which route applies.
Find Your Guide
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