Study visa

Visa for stays exceeding 90 days for studies, training, internships or voluntary work. This visa may also be issued for stays for au pairs and for conversation class assistants.

Study stays of less than 90 days do not require a study visa. Depending on the applicant's nationality, a short-stay visa may be required (see “Schengen visas").

The following family members may obtain a visa to accompany the student:

The spouse or pareja de hecho.
Children who are minors or who have a disability.

Visas for students' family members do not constitute work permits.

The Embassy of Spain in Seoul will process the National visa applications submitted by applicants living in the consular jurisdiction in person by appointment only.

The Embassy of Spain in Seoul will process the visa applications submitted by applicants living in the consular jurisdiction in person by APPOINTMENT only (see General Information).

[Notice] Student Visa Application Timeline

Pursuant to the new Spanish Immigration Regulations (RD 1155/2024), the deadline for student visa applications is restricted as follows:

Application Deadline: Must be submitted at least 2 months prior to the study start date.
Reference Date: The date of the Visa Interview at the Embass
Important Note: If the period between the interview date and the study start date is less than 2 months, the application may be refused or visa issuance may not be possible. To avoid any disruption to your academic schedule, please complete your visa interview appointment and document preparation well in advance.