Visa procedures for students hosted by Alicante University

The procedures will depend on the country of nationality.

1. If I am a citizen of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland
   
   I do not have to do anything before arriving. The NIE (Foreigner Identification Number) can be requested at the Police Station by appointment if it’s necessary (for example to open a bank account, sign a contract, etc.). More info here


2. If I am not an EU citizen but I currently reside in an EU country
   
   I do not have to apply for a visa before arriving, but during the first month , I must inform the Spanish Authorities that I will be studying here. More info here


3. If I am not an EU citizen and I am coming from my country of origin
   
   I have to apply for a study visa at the Spanish consulate from my home country before coming to Spain. Depending on the visa I get, I will have to carry out some procedures or not:
   - There is no need to do additional paperwork if I have a 180-day visa and that is the period that I will be in Spain; my NIE number (Foreigner Identification Number) is printed on my visa.
   - If I have a 90-day visa and I will be spending more time in Spain:  then I must put my fingerprints to obtain a student card (TIE) at the Police Station during the first month of my arrival. In this case I will get a Foreign Student Card from the Police in Spain. More info here

Regarding Visa procedures for visiting researchers/professors, please contact the UATI (Research Talent Attraction Unit)