Your Spain student visa, simplified
Eligibility, documents, appointments, timelines and the exact reasons files get refused — everything you need to walk into your consulate appointment prepared and confident.
The document that makes everything else possible.
The Spanish student visa — officially the long-stay Type D visa — is what allows non-EU nationals to enter Spain for a course of study lasting more than 90 days. It's issued at the Spanish consulate in your home country before you travel.
Once you land in Spain, this visa becomes the foundation for your residence card (TIE), your ability to work part-time, and — eventually — longer-term residency options.
Do you qualify?
If you meet these core conditions, you're in a strong position to apply. We verify every point against your specific file before submission.
An official acceptance letter from an accredited Spanish institution, for a program longer than 90 days.
Evidence you can support yourself for the length of your stay — we guide you on the exact documents accepted.
Valid passport, health insurance, and (for longer stays) an apostilled criminal record certificate.
Your complete checklist, handled item by item
From application to approval
Timelines vary by consulate and season — generally ranging from several weeks to a few months. A complete, error-free file submitted early is the single biggest factor in avoiding delays, and it's exactly what we build for you.
Consulate fees, legalization/apostille costs, insurance and translation all factor into your total budget — and they differ by consulate and case. We map every cost out for you up front so there are no surprises.
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We don't just file paperwork — we build winning cases.
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