Country guide
🇪🇸 Spain
Europe · MadridHDI 0.918GDP per capita (PPP) 57965
Student decision
Student work30 h/weekOfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Post-study workResidence permit to look for a job or start a business after a higher-education degree, for up to 12 months.OfficielSource · 2026-06-30
Admission languageSpanish-taught programmes: proof of level (often DELE/SIELE B1/B2); the requirement varies by institution.VérifiéSource · 2026-06-30
Student visa requiredYesOfficielSource · 2026-07-01
Cost of living≈ €600/month (100% of IPREM)Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Student visaNon-EU students need a study visa; for stays over 6 months they must obtain the foreigner identity card (TIE) within one month of entry.Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Preparation & steps
Required documentsDocuments required by the Spanish consulate for a non-EU student's study visa.Source · 2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z
Application documents
- Completed and signed national visa application form
- Passport-size colour photograph
- Valid passport (≥ 1 year, 2 blank pages)
- Proof of admission to the study programme
- Proof of payment of enrolment fees
- Proof of financial means (statements or notarised parental letter)
- Health insurance
- Medical certificate
- Criminal record certificate (stays > 180 days)