For courses longer than 90 days, students need a Spanish national (type D) student visa, followed by a TIE residence card after arrival. Spain has a mix of public universities and private institutions with English-taught programmes.
Requirements for a Spain student visa
- Admission letter from a recognised Spanish institution
- Proof of sufficient funds, linked to Spain’s official reference amount
- Private health insurance without co-payments, valid in Spain
- Medical certificate and police clearance where required
- Completed visa form, passport and photographs
- TIE (foreigner identity card) registration after arrival
Why students choose Spain
- Top-ranked international business schools
- Hospitality, tourism and sports management programmes
- Lower living costs than many Western European capitals
- Option to learn Spanish, a global language
Popular study fields in Spain
Business & MBA
International business, marketing, finance and entrepreneurship.
Hospitality & tourism
Hotel management and tourism with practical training.
Design & arts
Design, architecture and creative industries.
Engineering & IT
Computer science, data and engineering programmes.
How we help, step by step
- Profile & course mapping We read your marksheets, gaps, test scores and budget, then shortlist courses and intakes where your profile is genuinely competitive.
- Admission paperwork SOP / statement of purpose review, LORs, CV, and application tracking so offers arrive in time for the visa stage.
- Finance planning A clear funds plan — tuition, living costs, loans and sponsor documents — set against what the visa officer will expect to see.
- Visa file & interview Document checklist, form filling, biometrics booking and mock interviews where the country interviews applicants.
- Pre-departure Forex, air ticketing, accommodation and airport pickup assistance through Agile Consultancy’s travel desk.
Comparing countries? See our Europe student visa overview.
