Yaroslav Milonov:
"Obtaining a Spanish residence permit through training"

Greetings, dear friends! My name is Yaroslav Milonov , I am a migration lawyer at International Business. In this article we will look at obtaining a residence permit in Spain through training. You will learn about the process of applying for a student visa, the requirements for the applicant and the package of documents required to complete the procedure. At the end of the article there will be video material on this topic.

A long-term study (student) visa is in serious demand among those wishing to move to Spain, because… its receipt makes it possible to obtain a Spanish residence permit for family members of students, allows you to move freely throughout the EU and Schengen countries, as well as stay in the country for a year, officially work no more than 20 hours a week during training, and after completing the educational process throughout three years - find a job here or open your own business.

It is worth noting that for those wishing to obtain such a student visa in Spain, there are essentially 2 ways to study:

1. Long-term language courses in Spain. A prerequisite for language schools offering Spanish language courses is accreditation by the Institute. Cervantes.
2. Higher education in Spain.

Having chosen the appropriate option for yourself, you will need to go through the processes provided for by the terms of the program for obtaining a Spanish residence permit through training.

The main requirements for candidates wishing to obtain a student visa in Spain are:

• The applicant’s age is up to 40 years.
• Availability of documents confirming admission to a university or enrollment in language courses
• Availability of funds in a personal bank account in the amount of about 8,000 euros.

1. The first step towards obtaining a residence permit will be to collect the documentation required to obtain a type D visa and submit it to the Spanish consulate or an authorized government agency in Spain. Application takes place by appointment, and the meeting with the consul itself involves passing a standard interview.

2. Next, having received a positive response to the request, a second visit to the consulate or an authorized government agency in Spain will be required to affix the visa itself to the applicant’s foreign passport.

3. After this, having arrived in Spain and submitted documents to the department for work with foreigners at the police department at the place of residence, after some time the applicant receives a student card. As you know, in the future this card is used for various purposes, including to obtain a work permit.

4. After 3 years of living in Spain and successfully passing exams, it is possible to extend your student visa and apply for:

• Residence permit with the right to gain employment.
• Residence permit with the right to conduct business activities.
• Residence permit for settled residence - if exams are failed.

Obtaining a Spanish residence permit through training attracts an increasing number of migrants from all over the planet, because… It is this program that provides the opportunity to study the country, its language and culture in as much detail as possible, which helps everyone who has decided to live in the Spanish kingdom to settle here easily and comfortably.

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