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Student Visa and Its Residency Implications (Visado de Estudios)

A national visa for non-EU/EEA foreigners enrolled in a course of study, internship, research, or training program in Spain lasting more than 90 days, which also enables limited part-time work and, under recent reform, an easier path toward switching to a work or other residence status after completion.

Why it matters

Relevant to people enrolling in Spanish universities, language schools, or long-term training programs; also relevant to families considering Spain partly because of study opportunities for children or a spouse.

When

Acceptance into a qualifying Spanish study, research, internship, or training program lasting more than 90 days.

How long it takes

Tied to the length of the study program; renewable for continuing studies. Exact current rules on converting to a work authorization after graduation (a focus of recent reform efforts) were not confirmed.

Official page

Consular services page listing 'Visado de estudios' as an official national visa category

Last checked

15 Oct 2026