Exchange with the Universitas Nebrissensis in Spain
The Universitas Nebrissensis is a private university dedicated to teaching and applied research in the area of the Social Sciences (Economics, Law, Communications, Business and Modern Languages). The university has its own Spanish Studies Center which focuses on teaching a combination of Spanish language and culture. The university is located in Madrid, home of major museums and monuments: El Prado, Picasso, Sorola, etc. Students may select the type of housing they wish, however homestays with Spanish families are encouraged. Students may study for either a semester or academic year. You may find additional information on the Universitas Nebrissensis website.
Learn more about the Universitas Nebrissensis in this PDF.
How to Obtain Your Student Visa for Spain
A student visa is a document issued by a country granting an individual permission to enter a country with the express purpose of completing studies there at a recognized institution. Here you will find information about who needs a visa to go to Spain and how this is done.
Who Needs a Visa?
The following nationalities can stay for up to 90 days in Spain without a visa:
USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Korea (Rep. of), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, San Marino,
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.
Citizens from EU countries never need a visa no matter the length of the stay. For other nationalities or for trips longer than 90 days, a student visa is necessary.
How to Get a Visa
The standard process of getting a visa is described below, but as each Spanish consulate (even within the same country) have slightly different rules (or interpret the official regulations differently), the first thing you will have to do when you have signed up for your course is to contact the nearest Spanish consulate for full information about what is needed (see links below).
Getting a student visa can take from one week to several months, so it is generally recommended to start the application process as early as possible or at least to get a confirmation from the consulate of approximately how long the process will take.
Documentation needed
All documentation required for the student visa to Spain has to be presented in person at the nearest Spanish consulate.
Normally the consulate will ask for a confirmation letter from the Spanish university stating which course you are signed up for, how many hours, and the duration of the course.
Frequently the consulate will also request an accommodation confirmation letter stating where you will be living and who is responsible for you accommodation.
The Buckman Center will make sure you receive the above documents.
You will also have to fill out a number of forms and bring at least 3 photos (passport size).
Apart from these documents, the consulate will require that you have a valid passport for the full period of your stay in Spain.
You will also normally need to show international medical insurance valid in Spain for the full period of your stay.
The consulate might also ask for documentation that can prove that you can financially maintain yourself during your stay in Spain (a bank statement from you or your parents is normally enough for this.
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