Getting a student visa
Everything about the Spanish student visa in one place — from preparing documents and choosing a programme to entering the country, the TIE and what comes next.
Spain student visa in 2026: the complete guide
A step-by-step guide to the Spanish student visa: programme, documents, applying, entry, TIE, work and renewal.
Updated 29 September 2026 Getting a student visaWhat documents you need for a Spanish student visa
The full list of documents for a Spanish student visa: enrolment, finances, insurance, certificates, apostille and translation.
Updated 29 September 2026 Getting a student visaHow to get a student visa for Spain
From getting into a school or university to receiving the visa: the order of steps, documents and typical mistakes.
Updated 29 September 2026 Getting a student visaSpain D visa: what it is, who needs it and how it differs from Schengen
We explain the Spanish D visa, how it differs from a Schengen visa and how it relates to long-term study.
Updated 29 September 2026 Before applying: language schoolCan you get a student visa for language courses in Spain?
Which language programmes can qualify for a study stay (estancia) and what to check before paying for a course.
Updated 29 September 2026 Getting a student visaCan you work on a student visa in Spain in 2026?
Current rules on working while studying: the hours limit, combining work with studies and key restrictions.
Updated 29 September 2026 Getting a student visaWhy Spanish student visas get refused and what to do
The most common problems in documents and how to work through a refusal decision.
Updated 28 September 2026 Getting a student visaWhat to do after getting your student visa: first steps
What to check on the visa, what to do after entry, and when to deal with the TIE and registration.
Updated 29 September 2026 Getting a student visaSpain student visa: 15 mistakes when applying
Mistakes in documents, timing, insurance, programme, translations and the application itself that are best fixed in advance.
Updated 29 September 2026 Getting a student visaHealth insurance for a Spanish student visa
Which insurance works for a student visa: excesses, repatriation and common reasons for refusal.
Updated 29 September 2026 Getting a student visaCriminal record certificate for Spain: apostille, translation and validity
When you need the certificate, where to get it, how to prepare it for Spain and why there's no universal validity period.
Updated 29 September 2026 Getting a student visaApostille for documents for Spain: when you need it and how to prepare
When you need an apostille, how it differs from legalisation and how to prepare foreign documents.
Updated 29 September 2026