Spain visa processes and requirements are determined by Spanish governmental authorities, not by IES Abroad. While our team of visa specialists regularly updates this page, the most up-to-date and official information can be found on Spanish government, consulate, and BLS websites. What is a "Spanish student visa"? A Spanish student visa is a legal document issued by the Spanish government which allows students to be in Spain (and the rest of the Schengen area) for up to 180 days. A visa is a government-issued document in the form of a full-page sticker that is attached to a blank page of your...