Spanish Student Visa Support for UK Applicants
At ClickToSpain, we prepare your Spanish student visa application — lodged at the Spanish Consulate in the UK, or directly in Spain where your course allows. When your studies end, we help you extend it or move to another residence route. Spain makes the decision; no one can promise approval. Our part is a complete, carefully checked application.
What Our Student Visa Service Covers
- UK & Spain Document Submission
University and postgraduate students can often file directly in Spain. Language-course students, and anyone bringing family, apply through the Spanish Consulate in the UK. We tell you which applies to you at the first consultation.
- Language School Discounts
You don’t have to hunt for an accredited school yourself. We work with schools that meet the visa requirements and can introduce you at rates below their published prices.
- Comprehensive Service Package
- You Always Know Where You Stand
- Trusted, Vetted Partners
Where the work is regulated, the independent Spanish lawyer (abogado) we work with acts for you under power of attorney. Translations, notarial acts, banking and insurance go through professionals we work with directly.
- Family Member Support
We are an immigration consultancy. Where a case needs regulated legal work, it is carried out by the independent Spanish lawyer (abogado) we work with — José Antonio Bascuñana Soriano, colegiado nº 1933, Colegio de Abogados de Orihuela.
What Our Student Visa Service Costs
Where do you want our part to end? Light if you will legalise your UK documents and deal with the police appointment yourself. Smart if you want us to do both.
In both packages
- A tailored plan and a clear list of the documents your case needs
- Help gathering the paperwork and obtaining the certificates
- Standard and sworn translations — up to 18 pages
- Completion of every form and application for the residence permit
- Arrangement of a Spanish insurance policy that meets the requirements
- Filing with the authorities in Spain, or booking your consulate appointment
LIGHT
Everything up to lodging your application. Legalisation of your UK documents and the card stage in Spain you handle yourself.
What Light covers
- Daily tracking of the application and replies to any request from the authorities
- If your application is refused, the independent Spanish lawyer (abogado) we work with reviews the case and, if instructed, prepares an appeal or resubmission
- Step-by-step guide to the police appointment and collecting your residence card
Paid separately, at cost
- Health insurance premium, paid to the insurer
- Spanish government fees, paid to the authorities in your name
- Apostille fees, and translations beyond 18 pages
(VAT not included)
SMART
Fully managed, end to end. Adds legalisation of your UK documents and the residence card in Spain — the booking, the card pack, and someone with you for the fingerprints.
What Smart covers
- Help obtaining the apostilles for your UK documents
- Daily tracking of the application and replies to any request from the authorities
- If your application is refused, the independent Spanish lawyer (abogado) we work with reviews the case and, if instructed, prepares an appeal or resubmission
- Step-by-step guide to the police appointment and collecting your residence card
- Booking your police appointment for fingerprinting
- Preparation of the document package for the residence card
- Personal assistance during the police visit for fingerprinting
Paid separately, at cost
- Health insurance premium, paid to the insurer
- Spanish government fees, paid to the authorities in your name
- Apostille fees, and translations beyond 18 pages
(VAT not included)
Fixed fee, agreed in writing. What’s in the contract is what you pay. Spanish IVA is shown separately: whether it applies to a given stage depends on where you are at the time, and your contract sets out the position.
Official fees, paid in your name. Official fees are set by the Spanish authorities and are not part of the prices above. Paying them from outside Spain is often not possible, so we pay them in your name and invoice them at cost, with the receipts.
Payment in three stages, the last after the decision
50%
Our work up to filing
Due when you have had your consultation, chosen a package and asked us to start.
25%
The application goes in
Due when your completed application has been lodged — with the authorities in Spain, or at the consulate that covers you.
25%
The decision comes back
Due when the authorities issue their decision on your application, whatever that decision says.
A quarter of the fee stays unpaid the whole time your file is with the authorities. It falls due when the authorities issue their decision — granted or refused. Scope and fee are both confirmed in the service agreement before work starts.
How We Prepare Your Case
Individual approach
Personal strategy
If refusal is likely, we’ll propose an alternative route to residency
Get Started — Book Your Free Student Visa Consultation
How ClickToSpain Works: Our Case Preparation Process
Thorough Case Review
Thorough Case Review
Tailored Educational Institution Selection
Tailored Educational Institution Selection
Personalised Submission Strategy
Personalised Submission Strategy
Complete Document Assistance
Complete Document Assistance
From gathering your documents to translating and checking them, we build a complete file that is ready to be lodged.
Lodging and Follow-Up
Lodging and Follow-Up
Post-Arrival Support
Post-Arrival Support
We help you settle in Spain: we prepare the paperwork for your fingerprinting appointment and your student card application, and brief you for the visits you make in person.
Falling in Love with Spain? Stay Longer!
Want to keep studying? We prepare and check your extension application.
We advise which residence route is open to you and prepare the application.
We map the route towards five-year long-term residence.
20% Off Our Fee on Renewals
What the Spanish Student Route Offers
No Age Limit
Move to Spain at any age — whether you’re 20 or 60.
Adapt and Thrive
Study, learn the language, and settle into life while preparing for future residency.
No Spanish? No Problem!
Choose a course in English or a language course — no entrance exams required.
Try Before You Commit
Get a taste of life in Spain before deciding if it’s your long-term destination.
A community of people with similar interests
You get into an environment of similar students - motivated people with similar interests.
Living in a country by the sea
Mild winters, a long coastline, and under three hours' flight from the UK.
Learning a language spoken far beyond Spain
Spanish is an official language in 20 countries and Puerto Rico.
Everyday costs
Living costs vary sharply between Spanish cities, and rent varies most. Price your intended city before you commit.
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Customer Testimonials
Amazing company to deal with, from the first phone call to obtaining the visa was seamless. They got back to me with every question I had almost immediately, super friendly team. Couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend.
Very good service - in continual contact thoughtout the process - helpful and knowledgeable all the way through from start to finish
Highly recommend using Click to Spain! We used them for our move to Spain this year, and we couldn't be happier. The service and advice given was fantastic and ensured we had a smooth transition from the UK to receiving our TIE cards in Spain.
When our son decided to go to Barcelona to do a Master’s degree, the task of getting a Spanish Student Visa under very tight timeline was incredibly daunting and challenging. We decided to use ClickToSpain. This turned out to be the best decision! The documentation requirements were shockingly complex and demanding - due to Brexit. From the very beginning all the way through to finally obtaining the visa and TIE, the ClickToSpain team demonstrated total knowledge, professionalism with great customer care. When faced with set backs for reasons out of our control, the team had to do a repeat application doubling the work load, they kept the original promise and delivered the work without extra charge. We are especially grateful to Carina. She was with us all the way - She was most hard-working, patient and gave us the utmost support, always understanding, responsive and communicative and never too much to ask. She is a true professional! Also want to thank Andrew who did a great job in convincing us to use the service; and Pavel, who supported us in successfully obtaining TIE.
The documentation requirements were shockingly complex and demanding - due to Brexit. From the very beginning all the way through to finally obtaining the visa and TIE, the ClickToSpain team demonstrated total knowledge, professionalism with great customer care. When faced with set backs for reasons out of our control, the team had to do a repeat application doubling the work load, they kept the original promise and delivered the work without extra charge.
We are especially grateful to Carina. She was with us all the way -
She was most hard-working, patient and gave us the utmost support, always understanding, responsive and communicative and never too much to ask. She is a true professional!
Also want to thank Andrew who did a great job in convincing us to use the service; and Pavel, who supported us in successfully obtaining TIE.
We employed click to Spain to help with the visa process, as our plans were to relocate to Almeria, Spain, from the UK. At first we were very overwhelmed with the whole process. From start to finish we had exceptional and regular support from our immigration advisor Dennis. Dennis helped and guided us through every step of the process. I think the whole process took just over 7 months from July 25 until Feb 26. This was a little longer than we initially expected due to an issue with my husbands visa application and the Christmas holiday period. I do suggest that you do allow 6 months though. I do not have anything other than praise and gratitude to Dennis and the team at Click to Spain as we are now enjoying 'our dream'. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 👍🇪🇦🙋♀️
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 👍🇪🇦🙋♀️
ClickToSpain made the process quite stress free for me. I have been very thankful throughout the process to have found them. I found their charges to be reasonable as well (having consulted some others). I would highly recommend their services.
I am very thankful for the service Click to Spain has provided me throughout my entire application journey in becoming a digital nomad in Spain. Every step of the process, I was assisted and my nerves were lessened because all my questions were answered in a timely manner. A really professional company where all the staff take great pride in ensuring despite a complicated process, it is all worth it!
From the very beginning ClickToSpain has been very helpful. They have walked me through everything and really held my hand throughout the process. Great news my husband and I got our visas approved! Thank you so much- we highly recommend ClickToSpain for any Spanish immigration work!
“From our first contact with Click to Spain in September 2025, the entire Non-Lucrative Visa process was handled professionally and completely stress-free. After an initial Zoom consultation in October, Julia, Andrew, and Kate guided us through every step with clear communication and structured payments, only requested once each stage was completed. Julia was exceptional in managing the documentation process, including translations, apostilles, health insurance quotations, and support for the Spanish Consulate in London application. The full visa process took around four months from start to finish, including assistance in obtaining our TIE residency cards in Spain. We highly recommend Click to Spain to anyone seeking reliable and efficient assistance with relocating to Spain.”
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Studying in Spain — Your Questions Answered
Can I apply for a Spanish student visa from the UK, or do I need to be in Spain?
Both options exist, but they cover different situations. From the UK, you can apply at the Spanish Consulate in London, Manchester or Edinburgh for any type of student visa — university degrees, language schools, vocational colleges, PhD research, short specialised courses — and family members can be included in the same application. Applying from within Spain is only available to applicants enrolled in recognised higher education (university-level programmes), who can enter as visitors and file directly with the Extranjería office, which usually shortens the overall timeline. For language-year students, non-university courses, and anyone bringing dependants, the UK route is typically required.
How much is a student visa for Spain from the UK?
The consular fee for British citizens in 2026 is approximately £79.60, plus the BLS International handling fee of around £22. Additional costs include the apostille of your qualification (~£30), sworn translation (£25–£50 per page) and private healthcare — budgeting £350–£500 total for the full application is realistic.
How long can I stay in Spain with a student visa?
Your initial student visa is issued for the duration of your course — up to one year for short programmes, or the full length of a degree (up to five years). You can renew annually in Spain while you remain enrolled, and time on a student visa counts at 50% toward the ten-year residency requirement for Spanish citizenship.
Is it hard for UK citizens to move to Spain?
Since Brexit, UK nationals are treated as third-country citizens and must qualify under one of Spain’s residence routes — Student, Non-Lucrative, Digital Nomad, Work, or Family Reunification. Each route sets its own requirements, and the documentary side is demanding: an apostilled criminal record, sworn translations, proof of income or savings, private healthcare. In our experience the difficulty is seldom the law itself but the paperwork. Common problems include a document that was never apostilled, a translation that does not meet the consulate’s requirements, and income evidence that does not cover the required period.
How long does it take to get a student visa for Spain from the UK?
Under the current Reglamento de Extranjería (Real Decreto 1155/2024), you must file your application at least two months before the start of your studies — this is a regulatory minimum, not a guideline. Consular processing itself typically takes 15–30 working days once the application is accepted, though between June and September this stretches to 4–6 weeks, and BLS International appointment availability can add another 2–4 weeks at the start. Exceptions to the two-month rule exist (late admission off a waiting list, scholarships awarded late, flexible enrolment at language and vocational schools) but must be documented with supporting evidence. In practice, aiming to submit 10–12 weeks before your course starts gives a comfortable margin.
Can I work while studying in Spain on a student visa?
It depends on what you study. Higher education students — university degrees, postgraduate programmes, and official vocational or artistic training — receive work authorisation essentially as part of the study permit: they can work up to 30 hours per week, and the employer simply registers the contract with Spanish Social Security. Language school students and those on unofficial courses are under a different regime: they must apply for a separate work authorisation that is not granted automatically and is frequently refused. The student visa itself does not universally entitle every holder to work — the type of institution is decisive.
Can my family members join me on a Spanish student visa?
Yes — spouses, registered partners, and children under 18 can be included in the initial student visa application (acompañantes) without the 12-month waiting period that applies to standard Family Reunification. You must show additional funds of 75% of IPREM (~€450/month in 2026) for the first dependant and 50% (~€300/month) per further family member, on top of your own financial requirement. Accompanying family members receive a residence card with the same duration as the student visa, and adult dependants can work in Spain without a separate work permit.
Can I switch to another residence route after my studies?
Yes, but the available routes depend heavily on what you studied. Under Real Decreto 1155/2024, higher education students who complete a recognised programme (university, postgraduate, official vocational or artistic training) can modify their status to residence with work (employee or self-employed), to a Job Search residence of up to 24 months, or to residence via family ties. Once the modification is admitted for processing, the graduate can begin working legally. Language school students are excluded from these modification paths — they cannot convert their study stay into a work or long-stay residence permit and must leave Spain or apply afresh from abroad through a separate route. A direct modification to the Digital Nomad Visa is legally possible but frequently denied: the UGE expects the standard DNV proof of a pre-existing 3-month relationship with a non-Spanish client or employer, and rejections often cite the fact that students had no general right to work during their studies.
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- Personalised Assessment: an initial review of your circumstances, including anything that may need attention.
- Document Checklist: Find out which documents your route requires and which of them apply to your situation.
- Full Requirements Breakdown: a checklist of the document requirements published for your route, and the order to get them in.
- Beyond the Application: practical guidance on schools, housing and banking. Where a question falls outside our service, we say so.