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What about VISA?
| | 1. Who needs it?
|  If you are form the EEA (EU + Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein) you do not need a visa. You do need an identity card or a passport though. And if you’re staying for more than three months you should apply for a residence permit (which you’ll get).
If you are from the US, Canada, Australia, Japan or New Zealand, you only need a visa if you’ll stay for more than three months. Others will usually need a visa to enter Spain regardless of the length of their stay.
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| | | | 2. How do you get a visa?
| If you do need a visa you need a letter of invitation from the Spanish language school of your choice. This letter has to fulfill certain requirements and has to be given to the Spanish General Consulate in your country/region. And remember, you need to obtain the visa prior to leaving your home country. Once you have landed in Spain, it is too late.
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| You will normally (i.e. there are exceptions) have to apply for the visa in person (you cannot send in the application by mail). Remember also to apply in time, as the average processing time is 3-4 weeks. Here is a bit of information on what you need to bring to the Spanish Consulate (but remember to check this carefully yourself directly with the Consulate):
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| - A signed passport with a validity of at least 6 months
- 3 recent pictures (passport size)
- Original letter of invitation from the language school. The letter must state that:
- You are enrolled as a full time student at an official school or university in Spain
- You have paid the tuition in full
- You are covered by a health insurance while in Spain
- Original and signed medical certificate typed on the doctor’s stationary – stating that you are in good health.
- If you’re going to stay for more than 6 months, you must bring an original certificate of good conduct (issued by the police department of the city/cities where you have stayed 6 months or more the last 5 years).
- One copy of each of the documents above
| | | In addition you have to guarantee that you have enough funds to live in Spain by providing one of the three following items:
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| - Letter from the study abroad program assuming full financial responsibility for tuition, room and board for the student during his stay in Spain. For many students this information is included on the previously mentioned letter of acceptance.
- Proof of having received financial aid or scholarship covering expenses for tuition, room, board, and personal expenses during the stay in Spain (minimum of USD 350 per month).
- Notarized letter from parents assuming full financial responsibility for the student for at least USD 350 per month of stay in Spain.
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