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Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) Student Visa

Core Pages

The main entry points to the site — homepage, service overview, pricing, application portal, FAQ, and contact.

HomepageSpain student visa overview & service intro
What Is a Spain Student Visa?Types, eligibility, and key rules
Our ServicesWhat Platinum Legal Spain does for you
PricingService packages and what's included
Apply NowStart your visa application
FAQAnswers to the most common visa questions
About UsWho we are and our track record
ContactGet in touch with our team

Requirements

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Every document and requirement covered in detail — from the complete checklist to individual deep-dives on financial proof, health insurance, criminal records, and more.

Requirements HubOverview of all Spain student visa requirements
Document ChecklistComplete required documents by category
Documents OverviewFull list of required documents explained
Financial ProofHow much money you need and how to prove it
Bank StatementsWhat consulates look for in your statements
Health InsuranceWhat your policy must cover
Criminal Record CertificateFBI, ACRO, and national police checks
Medical CertificateFormat, wording, and translation requirements
Passport RequirementsValidity rules and photo requirements
Proof of EnrolmentWhat your acceptance letter must say
Proof of AccommodationRental contracts, host letters, and halls of residence
Sponsorship LetterTemplate and requirements when parents sponsor you
Apostille CertificationWhich documents need apostilles and how to get them
Sworn TranslationsWhat needs translating and how to find a sworn translator
EX-00 FormHow to complete and submit the official visa application form
Course EligibilityWhich courses qualify for a student visa

Process

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Step-by-step guides through the entire visa application journey — from consulate appointment to collecting your visa and arriving in Spain.

Process HubComplete step-by-step visa process overview
TimelineHow long the Spain student visa takes in 2026
Consulate AppointmentBooking, preparing, and what to expect
Applying From Your Home CountryHow to apply before moving to Spain
Applying From Inside SpainChanging or extending status while in Spain
After Visa ApprovalWhat to do once your visa is granted
TIE Card (Foreigner ID)Applying for your residency card on arrival
NIE NumberObtaining your foreigner tax identification number
EmpadronamientoRegistering at your local town hall

After Arrival

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Everything you need to do in your first weeks in Spain — TIE card, NIE number, empadronamiento, opening a bank account, and registering for healthcare.

After Arrival HubFirst-steps guide for new students in Spain
TIE CardApply for your Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero
NIE NumberWhat it is and how to get it in Spain
EmpadronamientoHow to register on the municipal census
Opening a Bank AccountBest student bank accounts in Spain 2026
Health Card (SIP/TSE)Registering for public healthcare as a student

After Studies

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Options for staying in Spain after your course ends — job seeker visa, switching to a work permit, permanent residency, and more.

After Studies HubYour options once your student visa expires
Staying After GraduationRoutes to remain in Spain legally after finishing
Job Seeker VisaThe 12-month permit to find work after graduation
Switching to a Work PermitConverting your student visa to a work authorisation
Changing Immigration StatusHow to legally change your visa category in Spain
Permanent ResidencyLong-term residency options for former students

Renewal

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Everything about renewing your Spain student visa — how to renew, renewal requirements, timelines, costs, and what to do if your renewal is refused.

Renewal HubComplete guide to Spain student visa renewal
How to RenewStep-by-step renewal process
Renewal RequirementsDocuments and conditions you need to meet
Renewal TimelineHow long renewal takes and when to apply
Renewal CostGovernment fees and service costs for renewal
Renewal RefusedWhat to do if your renewal application is rejected

Refusals

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What to do when things go wrong — why visas get refused, how to appeal, and how to reapply successfully after a rejection.

Refusal HubOverview of Spain student visa refusals
Common Refusal ReasonsThe most frequent causes of rejection
Why Was My Visa Refused?Decoding the refusal letter
How to AppealFiling a formal appeal against a refusal
Reapplying After RefusalHow to strengthen your case and reapply

Work Rights

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Can you work in Spain on a student visa? Hour limits, permitted job types, and how to balance work and study legally.

Work Rights HubWorking in Spain on a student visa — the rules
How Many Hours Can You Work?The 30-hour limit and how it's enforced
Types of Work PermittedJobs you can and cannot do on a student visa
Balancing Work and StudyManaging both without risking your visa

Family

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Bringing your family to Spain — spouse visas, dependant children, additional financial requirements, and how family members apply.

Family HubBringing your family to Spain on a student visa
Spouse VisaHow your partner can join you in Spain
ChildrenBringing dependant children to Spain
Family Visa RequirementsExtra documents and financial proof for family members

Health Insurance

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Student visa health insurance requirements — what your policy must cover, how much it costs, and which policies get accepted.

Health Insurance HubSpain student visa health insurance explained
What Is RequiredMinimum coverage rules for the consulate
Best PoliciesTop-rated insurance for Spain student visas
Cost of Health InsuranceWhat student health insurance costs in 2026

Compare Visa Types

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How does the Spain student visa compare to other visa categories? Side-by-side comparisons with the non-lucrative, digital nomad, work, tourist, and golden visas.

Compare HubSpain student visa vs all other visa types
vs Non-Lucrative VisaKey differences for non-workers moving to Spain
vs Digital Nomad VisaRemote workers vs student visa comparison
vs Work VisaStudent visa vs work authorisation rules
vs Tourist VisaWhy a tourist visa is not enough for language courses
vs Golden VisaInvestment visa vs student visa — what's the difference?

By Nationality

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Country-specific student visa guides covering local consulate procedures, document requirements, and typical processing times.

By Nationality HubSpain student visa guides by country
United KingdomPost-Brexit guide for British nationals
United StatesUS consulate procedures and requirements
CanadaCanadian applicant guide for Spain student visa
AustraliaAustralian applicant guide for Spain student visa
IrelandIrish nationals — Spain student visa process
IndiaIndian nationals — documentation and consulates
South AfricaSouth African applicant guide
NigeriaNigerian nationals — Spain student visa requirements
BrazilBrazilian nationals — apostille and consulate guide
PhilippinesFilipino nationals — Spain student visa process
New ZealandNew Zealand applicant guide for Spain student visa

By City

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City-specific study guides covering language schools, cost of living, local consulates, and what it's like to study in each major Spanish city.

By City HubChoose your city to study in Spain
MadridStudy in the Spanish capital
BarcelonaStudy in Spain's cosmopolitan second city
SevilleStudy in the heart of Andalucía
ValenciaStudy in Spain's city of arts and sciences
GranadaStudy in the home of the Alhambra
MálagaStudy on the Costa del Sol
SalamancaStudy in Spain's great university city
BilbaoStudy in the Basque cultural capital
AlicanteStudy on the Mediterranean coast

By Course Type

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Does your type of course qualify for a student visa? Guides for language schools, university degrees, masters, PhDs, online courses, vocational training, and research stays.

By Course HubStudent visa by course type overview
Language School VisaStudying Spanish at a language school in Spain
University DegreeUndergraduate degrees and exchange programmes
Master's DegreePostgraduate study visa requirements
PhD / DoctorateDoctoral research visa in Spain
Vocational Training (FP)Formación Profesional and technical courses
Research StayShort-term research and academic exchanges
Online CoursesCan you use an online course for a student visa?

By Consulate

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Consulate-specific guides for the most popular Spanish consulates — addresses, appointment booking, processing times, and local requirements.

By Consulate HubSpanish consulate guide by location
LondonSpanish Consulate in London
EdinburghSpanish Consulate in Edinburgh
DublinSpanish Consulate in Dublin, Ireland
New YorkSpanish Consulate General in New York
Los AngelesSpanish Consulate General in Los Angeles
MiamiSpanish Consulate General in Miami
ChicagoSpanish Consulate General in Chicago
HoustonSpanish Consulate General in Houston
TorontoSpanish Consulate General in Toronto
SydneySpanish Consulate General in Sydney
AucklandSpanish Consulate in Auckland, New Zealand
JohannesburgSpanish Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa

For Specific Audiences

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Tailored guides for different types of applicants — language learners, university students, researchers, professionals, and families.

For Audiences HubFind the guide that fits your situation
Language LearnersSpain student visa for Spanish language students
University StudentsDegree, master's, and exchange students
ResearchersAcademic researchers and visiting scholars
ProfessionalsProfessionals upskilling or studying in Spain
FamiliesParents with children studying in Spain

Resources & Tools

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Free tools and downloadable resources — application checklist, document templates, financial calculator, and an interactive consulate finder.

Resources HubFree Spain student visa tools and downloads
Application ChecklistPrintable document checklist by category
Document TemplatesSponsorship letter, cover letter & accommodation letter templates
Financial CalculatorCalculate exactly how much money you need to show
Consulate FinderFind your nearest Spanish consulate by country

Blog & Guides

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In-depth articles on every aspect of the Spain student visa — from practical how-tos to cost of living, tax tips, and life after arrival.

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