BEFORE YOUR ARRIVAL
There are many steps to follow before arriving to Barcelona. Here we are going to explain to you what you have to make sure you do before arriving.
1. Visa
The application for the student visa must be submitted in person at the Spanish Consulate. If the person is a minor, he or she must be accompanied by parents or guardian.
At the time of your appointment you must submit the following documents:
- Two National Visa Application forms, completed and signed.
- Two recent passport photos white background attached to each visa application.
- Valid passport at least for the requested stay that is requested. Original and Copy
- If the applicant is under age and not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, it will be necessary to present: authorization from both parents giving permission for moving to Spain. Attach birth certificate and copies of the identity cards of the parents.
- Certificate of admission issued in Spain by any authorized university or school (The certificate must detail: Name of the program, duration (start and end dates), address, phone number, name of the person in charge of the program)
- Proof of economic means to cover all expenses while applicant is in Spain and expenses to return to the home country.
- Consular fee.
- Proof of a public or private health insurance made with an insurer company authorized to operate in Spain.
- When the length of stay exceeds six months, also require a and b:
- a) Medical certificate
- b) Certificate of criminal record stating that the applicant has no criminal record
2. Health Insurance
It’s very important for international students to have an
international health insurance covering basic services,
hospitalization and repatriation in Spain. If you were not able to complete this in your country, you can do it in Spain.
Check with your health insurance provider and ask for a list of hospital or clinics before arriving.
For more information click here.
AFTER YOUR ARRIVAL
1. Registration at city hall (Empadronamiento)
Registration at the City Hall is necessary for anyone living in Barcelona. Empadronamiento is the municipal census registry and it is necessary to access public services such as health or education. It is also required to complete other procedures related to the Immigration law (NIE/TIE).
If you are not an EU citizen you need a rental contract of minimum 6 months. The empadronamiento process must be done in the city hall of residency
Click here for a list of city hall offices in Barcelona.
2. Residency in Spain
If you are citizen of one of the European Union countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania and Sweden) or United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Island, Norway and Switzerland, you have the right of free movement and residence in Spain (always when the stay is less than 3 months).
The personal number will be the foreigner identification number.
3. Inscription in the Central Foreigners Register (NIE)
People who belong to the EU must apply to the Foreign Identification Number (NIE). The registration must be submitted in person at the immigration office (Oficina de Extranjería) in the province where the student resides or where he /she wishes to establish his /her residence
4. TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) Foreigners’ Identity card for No-EU citizens
All foreigners who have been awarded a visa or permit for staying in Spain for a period of more than six months must obtain the residence card for foreigners. All these students must apply for the Spanish resident permit (TIE) within the first 30 days upon the arrival in Europe.
The TIE will be valid for 12 months and every year it must be renewed 60 days before the expiration day. The immigration law gives the opportunity to renew the permit during a period of 90 days after the due date.
For more information click here to access the manual for international students of La Salle University.
Check with your health insurance provider and ask for a list of hospital or clinics before arriving.
For more information click here.
AFTER YOUR ARRIVAL
1. Registration at city hall (Empadronamiento)
Registration at the City Hall is necessary for anyone living in Barcelona. Empadronamiento is the municipal census registry and it is necessary to access public services such as health or education. It is also required to complete other procedures related to the Immigration law (NIE/TIE).
If you are not an EU citizen you need a rental contract of minimum 6 months. The empadronamiento process must be done in the city hall of residency
Click here for a list of city hall offices in Barcelona.
2. Residency in Spain
If you are citizen of one of the European Union countries (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania and Sweden) or United Kingdom, Liechtenstein, Island, Norway and Switzerland, you have the right of free movement and residence in Spain (always when the stay is less than 3 months).
The personal number will be the foreigner identification number.
3. Inscription in the Central Foreigners Register (NIE)
People who belong to the EU must apply to the Foreign Identification Number (NIE). The registration must be submitted in person at the immigration office (Oficina de Extranjería) in the province where the student resides or where he /she wishes to establish his /her residence
4. TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero) Foreigners’ Identity card for No-EU citizens
All foreigners who have been awarded a visa or permit for staying in Spain for a period of more than six months must obtain the residence card for foreigners. All these students must apply for the Spanish resident permit (TIE) within the first 30 days upon the arrival in Europe.
The TIE will be valid for 12 months and every year it must be renewed 60 days before the expiration day. The immigration law gives the opportunity to renew the permit during a period of 90 days after the due date.
For more information click here to access the manual for international students of La Salle University.
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