Requirements to request the Study Stay

1. Not be a citizen of a State of the European Union. Nor is he a relative of residents of these countries, to which the Union citizens regime applies.
2. Not appear as objectionable in the territorial space of countries with which Spain has signed an agreement in this regard, you are in possession of the financial means for your support. Monthly, 100% of the IPREM.
3. Have been admitted to an authorized teaching center in Spain.
4. Have public or private health insurance.
5. For underage students who come without their parents or guardians, an authorization from these is necessary, which they will have to deliver at the study center.

If the duration of the stay exceeds 6 months, it will be required:

1. In the case of adults, have no criminal record in Spain and in their previous countries of residence, during the last 5 years.
2. Not suffering from any of the diseases that can have serious public health repercussions.

Documentation and procedure

Necessary documentation

• Copy of passport
• Criminal record
• Medical certificate
• Letter of acceptance from the academic institution in question or proof of enrollment
• Proof that proves the payment of the required fee
• Proof that the applicant has sufficient funds

Process

The application can be made from the country of origin, before the student's arrival in Spain. However, there has been a recent modification of the regulations that could allow the request to stay for studies in Spanish territory, as long as the student is within the legal period of stay (90 days from entry). The deadline for submitting the application is up to 1 month before the end of this period.

Important aspects

As a student, you can be accompanied by your family members, and you can also be authorized to carry out lucrative activities as an employee or as a self-employed person, provided that the activity is compatible with the completion of studies, and the income obtained is not a resource. necessary for your sustenance or stay. In addition, these activities can only be carried out part-time (20 hours a week).

Renewal

After the first year of study, the student will be able to apply for his residence permit for students looking for work and will extend his residence in Spain for an additional year.

Family

The spouse, common-law partner, children under 18 years of age or who have a disability and are not objectively capable of providing for their own needs, can obtain authorization to legally remain in Spain with the student during the duration of their studies. The student's family members may not obtain, in any case, authorization to carry out lucrative activities.