Last updated 2026-05-12
Long-term student visa to Spain
Student visa for long-term study
Travel purpose:
Study
, residence permit
, work
, long stay
Visa overview
Designed for those who intend to spend part of their academic agenda in Spain for more than 180 days, which may include training, internships, volunteering, single courses, or other educational activities, as well as for their relatives. Holders of this visa must apply for the Spanish foreign identity card within one month of their entry into Spain.
Visa validity period
from 1 day to 3 months
Consular fee
€80 (~$94)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Student visa (more than 180 days)
Eligible individuals
Student
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 3 months
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$94)
International exchange visa
Eligible individuals
Enrolled student
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 3 months
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$94)
Unpaid research visa (more than 180 days)
Eligible individuals
Graduate, researcher, scientist
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 3 months
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$94)
Visa for unpaid internships and unpaid exchange professors (more than 180 days)
Eligible individuals
Recent graduate, student
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 3 months
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$94)
Language course visa (more than 180 days)
Eligible individuals
Student, worker, retiree
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 3 months
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$94)
Volunteer visa (more than 180 days)
Eligible individuals
Volunteer, student
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 3 months
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$94)
Au pair visa (more than 180 days)
Eligible individuals
Nanny, housekeeper
Visa validity period:
from 1 day to 3 months
Duration of stay:
1 month
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
single-entry
Consular fee:
€80 (~$94)