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

Study Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

28-56 days

Application Fee

60 EUR

Stay Duration

Up to 1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

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

The Internship/Trainee Visa is for students or recent graduates participating in formal internship programs or apprenticeships in Spain. It covers both university-organized internships and professional training contracts.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Income

7,200 EUR

per year

Minimum Savings

7,200 EUR

Personal

Passport Validity

1 year

Criminal Record Policy

Clean record required

Education

Bachelor or higher

Professional

Required Skills

Internship agreement (convenio de prácticas) or trainee contractTraining program related to academic field

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Valid for internship period

Internship agreement

Signed agreement with Spanish organization

University enrollment

Current enrollment or graduation certificate

Health insurance

Coverage for internship period

Criminal record

Certificate from country of origin

Financial proof

Proof of financial means for stay

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Advantages

  • For students and recent graduates
  • Low fee (€60)
  • Formal work experience in Spain
  • Can transition to other visas after completion

Considerations

  • Limited to 2 years after graduation
  • Time-limited duration
  • No pathway to residency
  • Cannot extend internship visa

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 €60 visa fee

5

Attend interview

Interview if requested

6

Receive visa

Trainee visa issued

Application Forms

Internship Visa Application

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