Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
Does a Spanish student visa of six months or less require any procedures in Extranjeria on arrival in Spain (huellas, TIE card or other formalities)? Or are those only a mandate for student visa of longer than six months?
Answers
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“Once the visa has been collected, the applicant must enter the Spanish territory during the period of validity of the visa. Upon entry and within the first thirty days, applicant must apply for a Foreigner Identity Card or TIE at the “Comisaría de Extranjería y Documentación” in the city where the classes are taken. The TIE will be valid for as long as the student is enrolled in the program in Spain. In the case of minors, this procedure may be carried out by a representative.
If the duration of the studies does not exceed six months, the visa will be sufficient to document the stay.“”
“Just in case, check with your Spanish consulate in your home country for more information on the specific procedures and documents that you will need to complete upon arrival in Spain.”
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