Studies, training and educational activities
Student stay
A permit for foreign nationals who want to study, train or take part in other recognized educational activities in Spain.
Is this the right option for you?
It is ideal for students admitted to universities, higher education institutions or other programs that qualify for a student stay permit.
Our service can include an eligibility review, checking the institution and program, preparing documents, proving financial means and health insurance, filing the application and assistance with the later steps.
Planning your next step in good time lets you stay once you finish: job search, internships or a work permit.
Main requirements
These are the essential requirements. The specific documents may vary depending on your nationality, your personal situation and changes in the law.
Admission to a recognized institution
Having been admitted to a recognized institution or program to study or take part in an educational activity in Spain.
Financial means
Sufficient means to cover your living costs and accommodation during your studies, plus an additional amount for each family member coming with you.
Health insurance
Public or private health insurance with an insurer authorized to operate in Spain.
Criminal record
If the stay exceeds six months, no criminal record in the last five years.
You can work
If you are in higher education, vocational training or specialized health training, you can work up to 30 hours a week, as an employee or self-employed.
Duration
The permit is linked to the length of your studies and can be extended while the requirements are met.
Family
Your spouse or partner and your children can come with you during your stay, showing additional financial means.
How can we help?
- Initial eligibility review.
- Immigration strategy.
- Personalized checklist.
- Legal review of your documents.
- Preparing and filing your application.
- Follow-up with the authorities.
- Responding to requests for documents where applicable.
- Assistance with the steps after approval.
Usual documents
- Valid passport.
- Letter of admission or enrollment.
- Information about the program and its duration.
- Proof of financial means.
- Health insurance.
- Criminal record certificate, if the stay exceeds six months.
- Documents proving your relationship with the family members coming with you.
The final documents will depend on the applicant’s personal circumstances, nationality and the applicable procedure. After the initial review you will receive a personalized checklist.
Related procedures
- Residence to look for work or start a businessIf you graduated in Spain and want to stay to look for work or start a business.See procedure
- Residence for internshipsIf you have just graduated and are going to do an internship related to your studies.See procedure
- Changing your permitFor example, moving from studies to residence and work.See procedure
Tell us about your situation
We will review your case and explain which route may fit your circumstances.
The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration requirements may vary depending on the applicant’s personal circumstances and the legislation in force at the time of the application.