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...

City Registration & Residence Permit for US citizens U.S. citizens do not need a visa to enter Germany, since they can travel in the Schengen Area (which includes Germany) visa-free for a total of 90 days within a 180 day period. IES Abroad staff will help you with the city registration process (anmelden), which is required by German law. After the city registration, staff will help you apply for a residence permit on site. The residence permit will be valid for the duration of your IES program. Passports must be handed into the German authorities for the city registration and residence permit...