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Internship/Trainee Visa (Prácticas)
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Internship/Trainee Visa (Prácticas)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

10 days

Estimated Cost

EUR €90

Stay Duration

6 months (internship) or 1 year (trainee)

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
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Living in Spain

Cost of Living
26% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary€22,000
Quality of Life
183/200
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Overview

Visa for students or recent graduates (within 2 years) participating in formal internship programs or trainee contracts in Spain.

Spain's Internship/Trainee Visa (Prácticas) is a long-stay visa for non-EU students in higher education or recent graduates (within 2 years of graduating). It requires a signed internship agreement or trainee contract with a Spanish host, in a role tied to the applicant's field of study.

Internship agreements allow stays up to 6 months; trainee contracts up to 1 year, renewable to a 2-year total. Applicants must show at least EUR 7,200 per year in financial means and hold private health insurance. The fee is EUR 90. Dependents may accompany the holder, but there is no permanent residency pathway.

This visa is ideal for non-EU students and recent graduates seeking hands-on professional experience in Spain within their field of study, with no intention of permanent settlement.

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must be a current student in higher education OR a recent graduate (within the last 2 years).

Must have a signed internship agreement (convenio de prácticas) or a trainee contract with a Spanish host entity.

The internship must be related to the applicant's academic field.

Must demonstrate sufficient financial means to support oneself during the stay.

Must hold private health insurance with full coverage in Spain.

Must provide a clean criminal record certificate for the last 5 years.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Min. Income

7,200 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed and signed national visa application form.

Valid passport (minimum 1-year validity).

Internship agreement or trainee contract.

Proof of academic enrollment or diploma (graduated within 2 years).

Proof of sufficient financial means.

Private health insurance policy.

Criminal record certificate (apostilled/legalized and translated).

Passport-sized photographs.

Proof of payment of the visa fee.

Application Process

1

Secure internship/training

Obtain internship agreement or trainee contract

2

Prepare documents

Gather university credentials and contract

3

Apply at consulate

Submit visa application

4

Pay fee

Pay €90 visa fee

5

Attend interview

Interview if requested

6

Receive visa

Trainee visa issued

Application Forms

Internship Visa Application—

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