Foreign students who want to carry out studies in Spain with a lenght of more than 90 days, must apply for the corresponding student visa at the Diplomatic or Consular Offices before their arrival.

Need for student visa: All the students, without an European community nationality or residence permit, need a student visa.

Once in Spain: During the 90 specified days in which they are legally in Spain, foreign students must apply for an authorization to stay (residence permit).
In the case of UPC students, the application process begins at the International Mobility Office (Building A4, ground level).

What are the requirements to obtain a Residence permit?

The following requirements must be complied with:

• All documents for entry and stay in Spain must be in order, including the visa to undertake or extend studies.
• The student has been regularly accepted in an educational or scientific centre to undertake/extend studies.
• The study plan imply attending for no less than 3 months, including the approved studies, research or educational itinerary.
• Students must prove and guarantee that they have the financial means to live, support their studies, their stay and return to their country, as well as, if necessary, that of their relatives.

The student residence permit is granted for one year and is renewable.