Visto de estudante do Brasil para a Espanha: tentativa 1
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Visto de estudante do Brasil para a Espanha: tentativa 1

Olá aos brasileiros que estão no processo de tirar o visto. Queria relatar as impressões da minha primeira tentativa de apresentar a solicitação para tirar o visto de estudante para meu mestrado em Alicante no consulado espanhol.

  1. Estou em Salvador. Eu já esperava que não conseguisse de primeira, por que por mais que eles digam que tudo está perfeitamente descrito na folha de requisitos, sempre há uma tecnicalidade que vai despertar questões do agente consular.

  2. No meu caso, houveram questões principalmente em relação à universidade. Por alguma política interna da universidade, as aulas do meu curso começarão antes da data oficial de matrícula, o que causa um conflito: um dos requisitos é o comprovante de pagamento da matrícula ou algo que comprove a isenção da mesma.

  3. Além disso, a universidade me concedeu uma bolsa para o período do curso, que tem valor suficiente para cobrir as taxas universitárias e o custo de vida, alimentação, moradia, etc. Entretanto, não estava descrita na carta de concessão o *valor* das taxas universitárias, portanto eles pediram que refizesse com uma descrição detalhada para garantir que o valor fosse suficiente.

  4. Em relação à assinatura eletrônica, não é possível utilizar a assinatura do gov.br, que no meu caso estava no atestado médico. É necessário alguma que possa ser reconhecida também na Espanha.

  5. O que mais me espantou foi uma requisição profissional. Eu sou funcionário público em cargo de comissão e por esse motivo eles pediram a *publicação da minha exoneração em diário oficial* já que não irei trabalhar da Espanha e irei me dedicar somente ao mestrado. O motivo do meu espanto é que, além de isso não estar descrito como condição para tirar o visto, não vejo real necessidade de comprovar meu desligamento antes do visto, pois não é uma interferência direta na decisão do governo espanhol de conceder o documento.

  6. Uma exigência menor foi a data da assinatura da solicitação do visto ser a do dia em que eu estive no consulado, não pode ser antes.

Dito isso, o agente me apresentou duas possibilidades: dar entrada no processo e apresentar os documentos adicionais em *10 dias* OU voltar em outra oportunidade com todos os documentos. Como minha exoneração não ia sair nesse prazo, escolhi a segunda opção. Agora estou me preparando para vir da minha cidade para cá novamente.

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¿Como es vivir en A Coruña?

Hola, soy un hombre de 40 años, de la UE. Viví muchos años en Barcelona y ahora me ofrecieron un trabajo de comercial en A Coruña. Fui dos días de vacaciones y la verdad es que me gustó, pero no sé cómo es la vida cotidiana allá ni cómo está la vibra la ciudad en el día a día.

Sé que la pregunta es bastante subjetiva, por eso me gustaría conocer opiniones reales, variadas y sinceras sobre cómo se vive allí.

¡Gracias!

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u/MeatTraditional1280 — 4 days ago
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Need information people living in Spain

Is there anyone living in Spain. A close person of mine is in Spain in Tourist visa. She wants to get admitted into a vocational course. She needs to convert her tourist visa into student visa. There is law in Spain in favour of that. Therefore, an immigration lawyer is needed. Please, can anyone let me know about an immigration lawyer who can handle this?

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u/AdministrationOwn972 — 4 days ago
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Fastest and least risky way to become a digital nomad in asia or spain?

Im a 25M living in UAE, how can i obtain a fully remote job and travel to asia as a digital nomad? I work as a customer success manager-account manager- implementation manager for a medical software company (yes i do alll)

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u/KinoBlikes7 — 4 days ago
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Any Latinos/Filipinos with experience applying for Spanish citizenship? What type of residence permit did you have?

As we all know, there’s an expedited 2-year pathway to citizenship in Spain for people from former colonies. But what isn’t clear is the type of residence permit you need to have in order to qualify. I’ve been told that a residence permit for students does NOT qualify (is this true?). Other than the residence permit for Digital Nomads and wealthy investors, what other options does one have to be able to apply for Spanish citizenship after 2 years? If you have any experience, please share it.

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u/MeatTraditional1280 — 15 days ago
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Moving to Madrid for school (4 years)

Greetings! I’m a 19m moving to Madrid to attend school at SLU’s campus. I love mycology, hiking, entheogens, reading, and finding delicious food. I don’t know to many people so if anyone wants to make a group to go find some cool restaurants or bars I would be all in. If anyone wants to show me around I’m game too, I am open to anything! Nice to meet
Y’all!

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u/Chem-newb69 — 15 days ago
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Student Visa Health Insurance

Hey everyone, I’ll be coming to Spain in November on a student visa, previously I came on a student visa two years ago and was with Asisa and honestly their customer service was horrible and they charged me for a year and a half due to the plan resetting at the end of the year and only being able to offer a full year of coverage. I’m sure I did something wrong so I’ll make sure to book only my school coverage this time, but does anyone have any recommendations for other plans?

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u/MeatTraditional1280 — 15 days ago
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Can you apply for Non-Lucrative Visa by yourself or best to do it with an agency?

Hi! I'm planning on taking a sabbatical next year and decided to do it overseas. Spain was the best option for me. I'm looking at the process on how to apply for it and I usually apply for visas on my own but not sure if this is a particularly harder visa to get.. If ever, is it still doable by yourself or do you suggest I go with an agency?

For those who applied for NLV, how was your experience? Was it straightforward or were there a lot of complications due to bureaucracy? Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated!

Muchas gracias!

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u/MeatTraditional1280 — 18 days ago
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Last few days before going to Spain for a year

Hi! I’m moving to Spain under student visa with the goal of building my credentials for DNV or work-sponsored visa, whichever comes first.

For Filipinos in 🇪🇸, would like to get your thoughts / reminders on what to prioritize for the last 3 days before the flight. Some of the bilins from my friends:

- Get backup glasses
- convert your postpaid sim to prepaid
- bring comfort food (sinigang mix, pancit canton, corned beef etc)
- got extra copies of passport photos, certificates etc

Some questions:
- do I need to call my banks before leaving?
- how did you do banking for the first month?
- do you reco WISE for forex transfers?
- What did you wish you had done before leaving PH?

I’m nervous + excited at this moment and lurking for last minute reminders 🙏

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u/MeatTraditional1280 — 17 days ago
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Studying a master in Spain

Hi!

I want to apply to study a master in Spain, but don’t know how it works, if it’s easy or not or if I need a Spanish or English qualification for the student visa. Was thinking about studying in a public university (I’m from outside EU). Can anyone tell me about its experience? Thank you!

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u/Lopsided-Wheel6412 — 15 days ago

DKV Top Health — the only health insurance in Spain with 100% reimbursement and US clinic access (honest breakdown)

Hey everyone,

I'm a DKV insurance agent based in Spain and I get asked about this policy constantly by Americans on the DNV so I figured I'd write it up properly for the community.

Most health insurance in Spain works on a network model — you pick from a list of approved doctors, pay small copayments and your coverage stops at the border. It works fine but it's very different from what Americans are used to.

DKV Top Health is the exception.

What makes it different:

  • 100% of ALL medical costs reimbursed — zero out of pocket
  • No upfront payments at network hospitals — they bill DKV directly
  • Access to 30,000 US clinics when you visit home — same seamless experience
  • Worldwide coverage — no geographical limits
  • Choose ANY doctor or hospital — no network restrictions
  • Dental reimbursed up to 80%
  • Pharmacy, preventive medicine and specialist care included
  • No excess, no deductibles, no surprises

For DNV holders specifically — it's fully compliant with all Spanish visa requirements. All documentation provided immediately.

Several of my American clients have cancelled their BUPA Gold after switching — and saved over 30% on their annual premium.

Happy to answer any questions about coverage, costs or the DNV documentation in the comments 👇

📱 WhatsApp: +34 611 72 42 91

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u/MeatTraditional1280 — 28 days ago
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Moving to spain as an american

Hey. Im moving to spain (25m) with my fiance (21F). Was wondering if anyone knew how long landlords usually take to respond on idealista and if anyone knows other good websites to use as well

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u/Brilliant_Bet8106 — 28 days ago
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I am considering moving to Spain to pursue a master's degree and staying to obtain a Spanish passport, even though I am Mexican and have no immediate family there.

Hi there. I’ve been thinking about moving to Spain for a while. I went there on an exchange program during my Industrial Engineering degree a year ago, and while chatting with a Peruvian friend who was pursuing a master's degree there, I realized I could put together a plan to move. I graduated this past summer and have been messaging various universities to ask about credit costs for Ibero-American students; fortunately, many offer the same rates to us as they do to Spanish students—which is a huge advantage, given that master's program prices for non-EU students usually skyrocket. I have the funds to cover full tuition at several universities, my flight, and the student visa process, and my parents are willing to help with rent and food until I land an internship. I’m just waiting on my diploma—the estimated wait time was 1 to 1.5 years—which I also need to have apostilled. Regarding the long-term plan: my idea is to secure a professional internship upon starting the master's program, transition from there into a full employment contract, and—once I finish the degree—minimize the struggle to find a job with a contract. This would allow me to start the two-year legal residency clock required to apply for a Spanish passport (since I can't apply for citizenship by descent; my closest Spanish relative was my great-great-grandmother). I know this process generally takes 1 to 2 years. Once I get the passport, I plan to emigrate to another European country with a stronger economy; I speak English at a C1 level and a bit of German.

If anyone reading this has already followed this path—emigrating to Spain and obtaining residency and a Spanish passport—I would sincerely appreciate any feedback, tips, things I might be overlooking, helpful information, or even just some words of encouragement.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story.

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u/MeatTraditional1280 — 28 days ago
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Expat Parents: How Did You Choose a School Abroad?

Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions you'll make when moving abroad with kids. You're not just looking for a good school, you're figuring out what actually makes sense for your child, your situation, and how long you're realistically going to stay there.

Most families end up looking at these options:

International schools are a popular choice for expat families. They offer English instruction, follow IB or American/British curricula, and have plenty of other kids who are also adapting to life in a new country, which can make the transition easier.

Local schools are another option to consider, especially if you're planning to stay for a few years. Although it can be a tough adjustment at first, many families say their kids pick up the language faster and feel more connected to the local community over time.

Homeschooling or distance learning can work well for families who move frequently or live somewhere with limited schooling options. It also provides continuity if you're relocating often.

There's no right answer- it really comes down to the child, the country, and your family's plans.

For those who have raised kids abroad, which option did you go with, and would you make the same decision again?

School Options for Expat Children Abroad

u/JoeFromBoston — 28 days ago
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A new start

I’m a guy from (North Africa /tunisia) just turned 23 and I’m planning to go to Spain to start studying psychology and become a neuropsychologist i speak Arabic French and I’m fluent in English and I’m learning Spanish, the college I’m signing up for is in Malaga and I was wondering since it’s a very touristic city is it gonna be easy to find a job as a student and support my basic needs like rent food and the electricity, please share your experiences.

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u/MeatTraditional1280 — 28 days ago
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Moving to northern Spain

Hi,

Me, my husband and our dog want to move to northern Spain SO badly. We have explored this region for 3 months in our camper van a couple of years ago and have been for quite a few holidays in Spain since. We love the country, nature, food, people all of it. We both hold European passports so that will not be the problem. We are both learning Spanish but it is still very much basic.

Our dream would be to buy a renovation farm project to do up ourselves and start living of the land as much as we can. My husband is a full time handyman here in England (carpentry, gardening, property maintenance, painter & decorating etc) I am a fully qualified yoga teacher teaching many classes a week and also work in the hospitality.

I feel like with moving to Spain, our biggest hurdle is work.

What is it like in northern Spain as immigrants to get a job? I know the wages are lower but that wouldn’t be a problem as our way of living will be cheaper too. We feel like jobs / earning money is the main reason we are not there yet. Would love to hear some advice! Thank you.

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u/MeatTraditional1280 — 1 month ago
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Best advice to get involved in your community

Hey everyone! I wanted to ask former and current auxes how and what they did to get involved in their city. I’m so excited to be in Spain and I really hope to make some meaningful connections while I’m there. I know it’s difficult to make Spanish friends, but I still want to try. Right now I’m planning on taking Spanish classes, volunteering in some way, joining a language exchange and joining a hiking group. My Spanish is about a B1-B2 level so definitely not perfect but enough to actually have conversations. I would love to know what other people did and if they had success with it! Any advice is appreciated!

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u/MeatTraditional1280 — 1 month ago
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Any advice for Aussies moving to Spain with dual citizenship in Australia and UK

I’ve always loved Spain, the people, food and culture. I want to buy a unit in the Malaga region and have TESOL qualification to teach English but want to do an immersive Spanish language course first.
Any advice on how much it costs to live in Spain considering groceries, entertainment etc and how to fit in with the local community.

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u/Creepy-Document3119 — 2 months ago