Spanish student visa support
At Linguaschools, our student visa support team gives free personalised, case-specific guidance on course documentation, timing and application strategy. Requirements can vary depending on your nationality, consulate and personal situation, so we help you understand the practical steps involved before and during your application.
All Linguaschools schools and associated schools in Spain are accredited by the Instituto Cervantes, directly or through local academic partnerships, fulfilling a key requirement for the Spanish student visa. To qualify for this visa, you need to enroll in a course with a minimum intensity of 20 hours per week. Most of our visa students jump into one of these popular options:
- Intensive 20 course: Fast-track your Spanish with 20 hours of engaging weekly lessons, available as a standard short-term option or as a long term visa course that includes built-in holiday weeks for extended stays.
- University Pathway program: A structured academic track designed to boost your Spanish and prepare you for entry into a Spanish university degree.
3 steps to prepare your Spanish student visa
Ready to get started? We’ve broken the journey down into 3 simple steps, backed by plenty of free online resources:
- Check which visa type you need
Find out whether you need a visa for your stay in Spain and which visa type matches your study plans.
[read more] - Prepare your documents and timeline
Check the documents you may need, plan your application timing and allow enough time for a consulate appointment.
[read more] - Choose your city
Pick your dream destination in Spain, enrol in a visa-eligible course and let us guide you along the way.
// TIP: Don’t wait until the last minute! Getting a visa appointment at a Spanish consulate may take some time, depending on the consulate you're applying at, so we highly recommend starting as soon as possible.
Have any questions or just want to chat about your options? Feel free to reach out through whichever channel you prefer. We are always here to help!
Frequently asked questions FAQ
Students from European Union countries do not need a student visa to study Spanish in Spain.
Students from some non-EU countries can stay in Spain for up to 90 days without a visa, depending on their nationality and personal situation. If you plan to study in Spain for more than 90 days, you will usually need to apply for a Spanish student visa or study stay authorization before arrival.
Visa rules depend on your nationality, length of stay, course type and the Spanish embassy or consulate where you apply. Always check the current requirements with the Spanish embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence before booking your course.
Linguaschools can provide an official Letter of Acceptance for students booking a visa-eligible Spanish course in Spain. We also provide personalised student visa guidance for students booking a visa-eligible program.
You can also read our paperwork guide for Spanish language students, with articles about student visas, NIE, TIE and other procedures for studying in Spain.
Visa and entry requirements for Latin America depend on your passport, destination and length of stay.
Some students can enter without a visa for a short stay, while others may need to apply for a visa before travelling. Requirements can also change, so we recommend checking the current entry rules with the embassy or consulate of your destination country.
Please contact us if you are unsure or have questions about your destination.
For Spain, you should check the Spanish embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence. Visa applications are usually handled by the consulate covering the area where you legally live.
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides information about Spanish embassies and consulates around the world. You can also use Embassy Finder to locate the relevant consulate, but the official consulate website should always be your main source for current visa requirements.
Linguaschools provides the Letter of Acceptance free of charge for students booking a visa-eligible Spanish course.
Before issuing the Letter of Acceptance, we require payment for the full program, including course and accommodation where applicable. We can send a digital copy by email.
If your visa is denied, please inform us as soon as possible and send us a copy of the official visa denial letter by email.
In some cases, we may be able to advise you on possible next steps or help you understand what additional information may be needed. If your visa is definitely rejected and you need to cancel your reservation, you can receive a refund according to our terms and conditions.
Please check the current booking conditions for the exact cancellation and administrative fee rules.
For a long-term study visa or study stay authorization in Spain, students need to enrol in a full-time, visa-eligible course. For Spanish language courses, the minimum course intensity is 20 lessons per week.
The most common Linguaschools options for student visa purposes are the Intensive 20 Spanish course, long-term Intensive 20 options and the University Pathway Programs.
Contact Linguaschools before booking if you need a student visa. We can help you choose a suitable course and provide personalised guidance on course documentation, timing and application preparation.
For more background, see our paperwork guide for Spanish language students, including articles about student visas, NIE and TIE procedures.
Yes. Students booking a visa-eligible Spanish course with Linguaschools receive personalised guidance from our student visa support team.
We can help you understand the course documentation, timing and general application steps for your situation. Visa requirements can depend on your nationality, place of residence, chosen course, length of stay and the Spanish embassy or consulate where you apply.
We also recommend reading our paperwork guide for Spanish language students, where we explain common procedures such as Spanish student visas, NIE and TIE from a language school student perspective.
Start as early as possible. Visa appointment availability, processing times and required documents can vary by country and consulate.
As a general rule, we recommend preparing your application several months before your planned course start date. Some Spanish consulates indicate that applications should be submitted at least two months before the beginning of the study program, but students should always check the current rules for their own consulate.
Our Spanish paperwork guide includes student visa articles that can help you understand the preparation steps before contacting your consulate.