If you want to study in Spain, get informed with Abogados DVA and get your visa or student card quickly and safely.
TYPE OF AUTHORIZATION
It is an authorization that allows you to remain in Spain for a period of more than ninety days for the realization or extension of studies in an authorized teaching centre in Spain, in a full-time program, which leads to the obtaining of a degree or certificate of studies.
In Abogados DVA we take care of all the steps and provide you with advice so that you can come to study in Spain; from the visa application when appropriate, until the completion of the NIE card (Foreign resident ID) once you have arrived in the country.
Do not hesitate to have our services when you come to Study in Spain, we are experts in Immigration matters.
REQUIREMENTS
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Not to be a citizen of a State of the European Union, of the European Economic Area or of Switzerland; or relative of citizens of these countries to which the regime of citizens of the Union applies.
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Not to be banned from entering Spain or appear as rejected in countries with which Spain has signed an agreement.
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Have enough financial solvencies to cover the expenses of stay and return to your country and, where appropriate, of those of your relatives, in accordance with the following amounts:
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For his/her financial support, monthly, 100% of the IPREM, unless it is duly accredited to have the accommodation paid in advance for the entire duration of the stay.
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For the support of their relatives, monthly, 75% of the IPREM for the first family member and 50% of the IPREM for each of the remaining persons, unless it is duly accredited to have the accommodation paid in advance for as long as the whole stay is supposed to last.
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Have a public or private health insurance with an insurance company authorized to operate in Spain.
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In the case of underage students who are not accompanied by their parents or guardians, their authorization, with proof of the centre, organization, entity and body responsible for the activity and the planned period of stay.
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Have been admitted to an authorized educational centre in Spain, for the realization of a full-time program, which leads to the obtaining of a degree or certificate of studies.
In the event that the duration of the stay exceeds six months, the following will be required:
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In the case of criminals, lack of a criminal record in Spain and in their previous countries of residence during the last five years for crimes existing in the Spanish law.
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Not to suffer from any of the diseases that may have serious public health repercussions in accordance with the provisions of the International 2005 Health Regulations.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Note: in general, copies of the documents must be provided and the originals must be displayed at the time the application is submitted.
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National visa application form, in official form, in duplicate, duly completed and signed by the foreigner or his legal representative in case of being a minor. That print can be obtained at www.maec.es
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Full and valid passport or travel title, recognized as valid in Spain, with minimum validity of the period for which the stay is requested.
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Documentation accrediting the availability of financial solvency necessary for the period requested and for the return to the country of origin.
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In the case of underage students who are not accompanied by their parents or tutors, their authorization will be required together with the recognition of the centre, organization, entity and body responsible for the activity and the planned period of stay.
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Documentation proving to have medical insurance.
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Documentation confirming being admitted to a teaching centre.
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If the stay exceeds six months:
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Medical certificate.
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If you are of legal age, a criminal record issued by the authorities of the country of origin or the country in which you have resided during the last five years.
Important note: when documents from other countries are provided, they must be translated into Spanish or co-official language of the territory where the application is submitted. On the other hand, any foreign public document must be previously legalized by the Consular Office of Spain with jurisdiction in the country in which said document has been issued or, where appropriate, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation except in the case in which said document has been apostilled by the competent Authority of the issuing country, according to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961 and unless said document is exempt from legalization under the International Convention. For more information on the translation and legalization of the documents you can consult the fact sheet.
PROCESS
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Subject legitimized to submit the student visa application: the student, in person, or if you are a minor, your parents, guardians or duly accredited representative, in person.
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Place of presentation: Diplomatic mission or Spanish consular office where the foreigner resides.
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Fee for issuing a visa: to be paid at the time of applying for a visa.
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Term of resolution and issuance of the visa: the maximum period to notify the resolution is one month from the day following the date of submission of the application to the consular office competent for processing. After this period has elapsed without the Administration having given an express response, it may be understood that the request has been dismissed due to administrative silence.
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The granted visa must be collected within two months of notification. If the collection is not made within the aforementioned period, it will be understood that the interested party has waived the visa granted and the procedure will be filed.
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The duration of the stay granted will be equal to that of the studies to be carried out, with the maximum limit of one year.
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In the event that the study stay lasts more than six months, the foreigner must personally request the foreigner’s identity card within one month of entering Spain, at the Aliens Office or Police Station of the province where the authorization has been processed. To see where to go, the schedule and if you have to ask for it beforehand, you can visit here.
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The applicant will show his passport or travel document at the time of the fingerprint process and will provide:
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Foreign card application, in official model (EX-17) available at here.
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Proof of payment of the card fee.
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A recent colour photograph, on a white background, card size.
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The student may be accompanied by family members, and may also be authorized to perform lucrative activities on behalf of others or on their own, provided that the activity is compatible with his studies, and the income obtained does not have the character of a resource necessary for his living or stay.
FAMILY
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The spouse, the common-law partner, children under eighteen or who have a disability and are not objectively able to provide for their own needs due to their health status, can obtain authorization to legally enter and remain in Spain together with the student for the duration of his studies.
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Subject legitimate to submit the visa application: the student’s family member personally.
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Place of presentation: Diplomatic mission or Spanish consular office where the relative of the foreign student resides.
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Time to apply for a family member’s visa: it can be applied simultaneously with the student’s study visa, or at any other time within the period of validity of the authorization to stay for studies.
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For its issuance it must be proved that the foreigner has enough financial solvencies to support the family unit, the family bond or kinship and, in the case of children over eighteen years old, documentation proving that they are not objectively capable.
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The authorization of the relatives will be linked to that of the student, and they may remain in Spanish territory for the same period and in the same situation as him.
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If the family members stay for more than six months, they must obtain a foreign identity card.
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Student relatives may not, under any circumstances, obtain authorization to perform lucrative activities.