Study in Spain. Study at ESIC.

WHAT IS A STUDENT VISA? 

This is an authorisation to stay in Spain for a period of more than ninety days to carry out or extend studies in an authorised educational centre in Spain, in a full-time programme, leading to the award of a degree or certificate of studies. 

I NEED A STUDENT VISA? 

I AM A EUROPEAN CITIZEN: 

No EU citizen needs a student visa. 

When they do the EU registration, once they enter Spain, they will be given the NIE: Número de Identidad de Extranjero (Foreigner's Identity Number). 

I AM NOT AN EU CITIZEN:  

In the case of non-EU citizens, it will be necessary to apply for a study visa. Once processed, they will be granted the NIE. 

In addition, for visas longer than six months, you must apply for the TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) once you arrive in Spain. 

+ Info: Immigration Portal - Government of Spain 

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR STUDENT VISAS 

If the procedure is initiated from outside Spain: 

National visa application form, in official format, two copies, fully completed and signed by the foreign national or his/her representative. This form can be obtained on the website of the corresponding consulate at www.exteriores.gob.es. 

Valid passport or travel document, recognised as valid in Spain, valid for at least the period for which the stay is requested. 

If the procedure is initiated in Spain: 

Application form on the official model (EX00, fully completed and signed by the applicant. This form can be obtained at the following link), and proof that you are regularly present in Spanish territory and that the application is submitted at least one month before the expiry date of your status.

Documentation accrediting compliance with all of the above requirements: 

• Documentation accrediting that you have the necessary financial means for the period you are applying for and for the return to the country of origin. Any means of proof may be used, such as your own means or those of family members, subsidies, grants and scholarships, among others. 
• Documentation accrediting the availability of medical insurance. This requirement will also be considered fulfilled if the educational institution takes out insurance for the student that covers all the risks normally covered for Spaniards. 
• Documentation accrediting that the student has been admitted to an educational institution, including a letter of admission or a certificate of enrolment, among other options. 
• In the case of underage students, authorisation from parents or guardians stating the centre, organisation, entity, and body responsible for the activity and the planned period of stay. 
• Medical certificate stating that the student does not suffer from any of the diseases with repercussions on public health. 
• If you are of criminal age, a clean criminal record certificate issued by the authorities of your country of origin or the country where you have resided for the last five years

IMPORTANT:  

When documents from other countries are provided, they must be translated into Spanish or the co-official language of the territory where the application is submitted.  

All foreign public documents must first be legalised by the Spanish Consular Office with jurisdiction in the country where the document was issued or, where applicable, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, unless the document has been apostilled by the competent authority of the issuing country in accordance with the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 and unless the document is exempt from legalisation by virtue of an International Convention.