On the 12th of March five ministries of the Spanish government, among them, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education signed an Agreement in which they will encourage the internationalization of universities. Through this agreement between the different Ministries, the government promotes better cooperation between universities and institutions to enforce communication between them in orderContinue reading “AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARRIVAL”
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2019 instructions for Travel Permit “Autorización de Regreso”
If you are a non european citizen planning to travel in Xmas outside the EU zone, and you haven’t received your TIE card yet, or you are still awaiting for your renewal to be accepted, you should not leave the country without a travel permit called “autorización de regreso”. In order to get it, youContinue reading “2019 instructions for Travel Permit “Autorización de Regreso””
Entry Declaration
One of the essential pre-requisites to apply for a student VISA in Spain is to show the date of entry into the country. There are two ways to do this: 1. If you have entered through a Spanish Airport, the Immigration stamp on your passport is sufficient. 2. If you have entered through any other countryContinue reading “Entry Declaration”
Submission of applications
In general, the authorizations can be presented through the following channels: 1. online using the digital certificate. 2. through the post office. 3. through the ORVE system. 4. in person We suggest to use the first and second option, and not to present the applications in person because the offices of are mere submissionContinue reading “Submission of applications”
Mobility within the EU.
EU regulations have made it easy to move within the EU, especially for students coming from a non-EU country with a valid residence permit to study in Europe. Those students who are under a EU mobility program or inter university program are entitled to travel to a second EU country for a maximum of 360 days. The requirements areContinue reading “Mobility within the EU.”
TIE APPOINTMENT – cita de huellas
Once you enter in Spain you need to make an appointment at the police station of your city, that is called “cita de huellas”. There they will give you a provisory NIE that will be exchanged in 40 days for your NIE cardThe appointment shall be done through the website of the immigration office, completingContinue reading “TIE APPOINTMENT – cita de huellas”
Economic resources to live in Spain while studying
It is necessary to prove that you have sufficient economic resources for the duration of your period of residence in Spain. Please note that pay sleeps from your own work won’t be accepted to show you have economic means since student resident permit only allows students to work as part of their study program. 1Continue reading “Economic resources to live in Spain while studying”
Declaration of economic means
Extranjeria does not require you to show your bank account balance because the law states you only have to declare you have enough money to sustain yourself during a year. How do you do that? By signing a declaration in Spanish with the following content: “Declaración jurada: Yo, (here goes your name), con Pasaporte de laContinue reading “Declaration of economic means”
New appointment system in foreign affairs
If you have a working permit or a family resident permit, this information concerns you. As of 1/10/18 the Immigration Office has set up a new appointment system. In addition to the well-known web page where we all connect at 9:30 in the morning to obtain a prior appointment (https://sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es), now we can also requestContinue reading “New appointment system in foreign affairs”
University admission letter
Renewing your NIE may be a matter of days or months. To streamline the process it is essential that the documentation you submit meets the administration’s demand, and that you review each document you submit. One of the documents that can create problems is the admission letter of the university. This letter must contain theContinue reading “University admission letter”