Visas and other immigration procedures

Visas and other immigration procedures

Visas and other immigration procedures

Visas and other immigration procedures

Visas and other immigration procedures

Visa procedures for students hosted by the University of Alicante

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 Identity 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 come from my country of origin

    I have to apply for a study visa at the Spanish consulate from my home country before coming. 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 it is the period that I will be in Spain; my NIE number (Foreigner Identity Number) is printed on the visa.
    - If I have a 90-day visa and I will be spending more time in Spain:  you must put your fingerprints to obtain a card (TIE) in the Police Station during the first month at your arrival. In this case I will get a Foreign Student Card from the Police in Spain. More info here

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

ADDRESS

Centro Superior de Idiomas. Edificio Germán Bernácer.
Universidad de Alicante.
03690 · San Vicente del Raspeig (Alicante).

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 9:00 to 14:00 hrs.
Thusday: 16:00 to 18:00 hrs.
July, August and non-teaching periods: 9:00 to 14:00 hrs.