Willing to study abroad in Barcelona? Are you ready for this step but not sure how? Recently you probably have read some news regarding visa delays. Be patient, we all know big changes require time. As you may know this will be the first academic year that student visas are needed after Brexit. So it’s normalContinue reading “How to get your Visa to study in Barcelona in the post-Brexit time”
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LEARN SPANISH AFTER YOUR STUDIES
Students who have done their undergraduate or master’s in Spain in English can apply for a student visa, to extend their stay and learn Spanish. How to do so? You can choose between two options: – Extend your student visa as a regular Renewal – Get a new student visa, applying at least 30 days before yourContinue reading “LEARN SPANISH AFTER YOUR STUDIES”
AGREEMENT TO FACILITATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ARRIVAL
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”
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”
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”
Searching for work permit
On the 4th of September the Spanish government has passed a new law on immigration, a law which allows students to stay in the country for one more year after finishing their studies. Until that moment only students who have lived in Spain for three years could obtain a working permit. It is still possibleContinue reading “Searching for work permit”