Last reviewed March 2026
Study at a Spanish university or language school
Income Requirement
€900/month (100% IPREM) OR full scholarship
Can You Work?
Yes
Up to 30 hours/week for university programs, 20 hours/week for language courses (updated 2025)
Initial Duration
Course duration
Processing: 4-8 weeks
Path to Residency
10 years to citizenship
Total possible: Unlimited while enrolled
Enrolled in university, language school (Cervantes accredited), or vocational training
Minimum 20 hours/week coursework
Clean criminal record
Private health insurance (valid 1 month before to 15 days after studies)
Proof of enrollment + fees paid
Education: Acceptance letter from accredited institution
Valid passport
Visa application form
Passport photos
Clean criminal record
Acceptance letter from school
Proof of tuition payment
Proof of financial means (€900/month)
Private health insurance
Visa Fee
€80–120
Total First-Year Estimate
€1,000–15,000
Processing
4-8 weeks
Initial Duration
Course duration
Renewal 1
Renewable annually while studying
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