EU STUDENTS
All students belonging to European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) member state, as well as the Swiss Confederation, have no legal formalities to complete before coming to Spain or Malta, and therefore are visa exempt.
NON-EU STUDENTS
If you are a national of a country which is not in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), or Swiss Confederation, you will require permission to come to Spain or Malta as a student (under a student visa).
OBTAINING STUDENT VISA TO STUDY IN SPAIN
INFORMATION FOR NON-EU/EEA STUDENTS
(ALSO REFERRED TO AS THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS - TCN)
If your application to GBSB Global Business School is successful and you confirm your study place by paying the requested tuition fees, we will send you the official acceptance documents, needed to support your visa application.
To apply for an entry visa you may contact the Spanish Embassy, High Commission, Consulate or other Representative Office in your country.
Enroll to GBSB Global
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Apply for a Visa
Study in Spain
Please note, the guidelines provided on this page are for informational purposes only. We strongly recommend that all non-EU students contact their local Spanish Embassy or Consulate to find out how to apply for a Spanish Student Visa, as visa application requirements are likely to vary for every country.
To remain in Spain for the duration of your studies, you will need to arrange your legal situation depending on the length of your stay:
PERIOD OF STUDIES
UP TO 3 MONTHS:
Nationals of some non-EU countries are not obliged to obtain a visa for study periods of up to three months. A list of third countries whose nationals are exempted from holding a visa when crossing the EU borders is provided on the website of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In case of having to prolong the stay, it is possible to request an extension for a maximum of three more months.
PERIOD OF STUDIES
UP TO 6 MONTHS:
There is a Type D student visa for studies that allows you to stay in Spain for a period of up to 180 days (Visado D Estudios hasta 180 días). This visa type does not allow you to obtain the Residence Card for foreign students (TIE).
PERIOD OF STUDIES EXCEEDING
6 MONTHS:
Those non-EU students who are going to study in Spain for a period of more than six months have to apply for a different Type D student visa (Visado D Estudios, Investigación), valid up to three months for them to enter Spain. Once you have arrived to Spain you have to obtain the Student Residence Card for Foreigners (TIE) in order to remain legally in Spain.
The TIE is a temporary permit that allows you to stay in the country for the period of your studies. The card is valid for a maximum of one academic year and can be renewed annually until you finish your studies.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Usually Spanish Embassy/Consulate requires the following documents to apply for a student visa but this list may vary depending on the country of residence and your personal circumstances. Please request the full list of required documents with the local officials.
- National Visa Application Form;
- Proof of Medical/Accidental Insurance with international coverage;
- Original Passport;
- Medical Statement (only if your stay is for more than 6 months);
- Proof of admission to Spanish Academic Center as a full-time student;
- Non-refundable visa processing fee;
- Proof of financial means;
- If period of study in Spain is longer than 6 months, then you must present Certificate (s) by Police authorities as to absence of police record.
Student visas usually take 4-6 weeks to process. We strongly recommend all students to apply as early as four months prior to the start of their program to allow sufficient visa processing time.
We also recommend all prospective GBSB Global Business School students to enroll to their program of study as early as possible, since the Embassy will require the enrolment documents to proceed with the visa application process.
OBTAINING STUDENT VISA TO STUDY IN MALTA
INFORMATION FOR NON-EU/EEA STUDENTS
(ALSO REFERRED TO AS THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS - TCN)
If your application to GBSB Global Business School is successful and you confirm your study place by paying the requested tuition fees, we will send you the official acceptance documents, needed to support your visa application.
You may find out whether you need a visa to travel to Malta by visiting the website of the Identity Malta Agency.
To apply for an entry visa you may contact the Maltese Embassy, High Commission, Consulate or other Representative Office in your country.
A full list is available through the website of the Central Visa Unit.
Enroll to GBSB Global
Cover Requested Fees
Apply for Visa
Study in Malta
Please note, the guidelines provided on this page are for informational purposes only. We strongly recommend that all non-EU students contact their local Maltese Embassy or Consulate to find out how to apply for a Maltese Student Visa, as visa application requirements are likely to vary for every country.
To remain in Malta for the duration of your studies, you will need to arrange your legal situation depending on the length of your stay.
PERIOD OF STUDIES UP TO 3 MONTHS:
Schengen Visa:
The Austrian, Italian, Spanish representatives must issue short-term visas valid up to 90 days. A Schengen C-type Visa is an authorisation issued by a Schengen State with a view to:
- transit through or an intended stay in the territory of the Schengen states of a duration of no more than 90 days in any 180 days period (“short stay visa”)
- transit through the international transit areas of airports of the Schengen States (“airport transit visa”)
PERIOD OF STUDIES EXCEEDING 3 MONTHS:
National Visa:
Maltese Embassies, High Commissions or other representative offices issue D-type student visas which would be valid for limited or longer duration.
A D-type Visa is a National visa which is issued for a period exceeding 90 days, but no longer than 365 days, and in accordance with national rules.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Usually Maltese Embassy/Consulate requires the following documents to apply for a student visa but this list may vary depending on the country of residence and your personal circumstances. Please request the full list of required documents with the local officials.
- National Visa Application Form;
- Proof of Medical/Accidental Insurance with international coverage;
- Original Passport;
- Medical Statement (only if your stay is for more than 6 months);
- Proof of admission to Spanish Academic Center as a full-time student;
- Non-refundable visa processing fee;
- Proof of financial means;
Student visas usually take longer than 6 weeks to process. We strongly recommend all students to apply as early as four months prior to the start of their program to allow sufficient visa processing time.
We also recommend all prospective GBSB Global Business School students to enroll to their program of study as early as possible, since the Embassy will require the enrolment documents to proceed with the visa application process.
