Student visa to study Spanish in Marbella, Spain
If you enrol in an intensive Spanish course at Guadalmina Idiomas, we can support you throughout the process so you can obtain your visa and legal residence in Spain.
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Live in Spain while studying Spanish
A student visa allows you to live legally in Spain during your studies and opens new personal and professional opportunities.
Where and how to apply
You can apply from the Spanish consulate in your country of origin or from Spain if you enter with a tourist visa.
In either case, we will support you throughout the whole process until you obtain your residence card.
Choose according to course duration
Short-term study visa (up to 6 months)
It has fewer requirements and you do not need to apply for a Foreigner Identity Card (TIE).
Long-term student visa (more than 6 months)
It is mandatory to obtain the residence card in Spain (TIE).
Requirements to obtain the visa
The following documents should be prepared and reviewed before submitting your application.
- 1Enrolment certificate in our intensive courses (enrolment form attached).
- 2If you apply from Spain, you must be in legal status and submit the application at least 1 month before your legal stay expires (with a tourist visa, within the first 2 months from entry).
- 3Valid passport for the full visa duration.
- 4Sufficient financial means to cover stay and return (100% IPREM, around EUR 7,500/year). The most practical proof is a bank certificate.
- 5Public or private health insurance contracted with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain (it is recommended to contract it in Spain).
- 6For applicants over 18: criminal record certificate from the country of origin (issued within 3 months), legalised with Hague Apostille and official Spanish translation. Not required for minors under 18 (parental authorisation is required) or stays under 6 months.
- 7Medical certificate (issued within 3 months) proving the applicant does not suffer from diseases with serious public health impact according to the International Health Regulations 2005. Not required for stays under 6 months.
Work while studying
If you want to work part-time while studying, you can apply for a special student work authorisation.
Once you get a job and authorisation, you must register with Spanish Social Security and provide your number to the company.
If you have questions about the visa process, write to us at info@guadalminaidiomas.es and we will help you.