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Internship/Trainee Visa (Prácticas)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

10 days

Application Fee

80 EUR

Stay Duration

6 months (internship) or 1 year (trainee)

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Official Information

Living in Spain

Cost of Living

25% cheaper than United States

Avg Salary€24,000

Quality of Life

186/200

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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 80. 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.

Conversion Paths

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY 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

Job Offer

Required

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

Secure internship/training: Obtain internship agreement or trainee contract

Prepare documents: Gather university credentials and contract

Apply at consulate: Submit visa application

Pay fee: Pay €80 visa fee

Attend interview: Interview if requested

Receive visa: Trainee visa issued

Application Forms

Internship Visa Application

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Last verified May 31, 2026

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Overview

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

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.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY 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

Job Offer

Required

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.