The route for Spain
Non-EU students staying longer than 90 days generally need a student visa from the Spanish consulate covering their place of residence, followed by a foreign national identity card (TIE) after arrival. Admission, funds, health insurance and background documents must follow the consulate's current checklist; EU citizens register their residence instead.
Wait for the right admission document
Applications commonly require an admission or enrolment document. Confirm the exact document and timing with the institution and relevant authority.
Use current official guidance
Rules can change by nationality and study length. Verify the current checklist with Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking travel.
Information you can trust
Reviewed 2026-09-14 against Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, Registry of Universities, Centres and Degrees (RUCT), UNEDasiss, Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Programme records remain managed centrally in SIT Connect.
National references: Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities; Registry of Universities, Centres and Degrees (RUCT); UNEDasiss; Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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