Erasmus students from the European Union and the Schengen Area
Registration at the Immigration Office in Granada:
If you are a citizen of a member state of the European Union or of a country belonging to the Schengen Area and you are going to reside in Spain for a period of more than 3 months, you must register at the Immigration Office (Oficina de Extranjería) in the Central Register of Foreign Nationals. This office will issue a certificate of registration as an EU citizen, which will state your name, nationality and address, date of registration and your Foreign National Identification Number /Número de Identidad de Extranjero (NIE) which will allow you to prove your right of residence in Spanish territory.
Erasmus students must also complete this procedure.
Documentation required for registration:
Please note: As a general rule, copies of the documents must be provided and the originals must be shown when submitting the application.
- Official application form EX-18 (in pdf.)
- Valid passport or national identity document. If your passport or ID has expired, you must provide a copy of the passport or ID and the renewal application.
- OFFICIAL ERASMUS STUDENT CREDENTIALS (issued by the UGR or by your home university).
- Photocopy of your European Health Insurance Card, or any other health insurance policy you have.
- Proof of payment of the fee.
The procedure will be as follows:
Remember to attend your appointment with ALL documents prepared.
- Place of submission:
Registration in the Central Register of Foreign Nationals in Granada is carried out at the Immigration Office (Oficina de Extranjería), located at C/ San Agapito, no. 2.
To make an appointment, click this link. After selecting the province of Granada and continuing to the next page, select “Oficina de Extranjería en Granada, San Agapito, 2, Granada”, and then “TRÁMITES POLICÍA NACIONAL – POLICÍA-CERTIFICADO DE REGISTRO DE CIUDADANO DE LA U.E.”. If you have any problems making your appointment you can send a request through this link (Buzón de consulta de extranjería). In the “Oficinas” field, select "Granada", and in the "Consultas" field, select “consultas sobre cita previa”.
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Deadline for submission:
Three months from your date of entry into Spain.
- Fee (€12):
- Fees must be paid at a bank before the registration certificate is issued. Some banks allow these fees to be paid at ATMs, as it is not always possible to pay over the counter. You will need to complete and print Form 790-012 to generate the payment form, making sure to tick the “CERTIFICADO DE REGISTRO DE RESIDENTE COMUNITARIO O TARJETA DE RESIDENCIA DE FAMILIAR DE UN CIUDADANO DE LA UNIÓN” (registration certificate for EU citizens) box.
- Issuance of the registration certificate:
Once you have submitted your documents and paid the fee you will receive a registration certificate indicating your name, nationality, address, Foreign National Identification Number (NIE) and date of registration.
More information about this procedure here.
Erasmus students of non-EU nationality coming from EU Universities
In these cases, the University itself will provide the details of students undertaking mobilities within the framework of European mobility programmes such as Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus, etc. directly to the Central Register of Foreign Nationals. Students with non-EU nationality coming from EU universities will be exempt from the visa requirement for the duration of their stay in Spain, provided they have the documentation listed below.
Check the regulations here (art.44.2).
Once you have received your letter of acceptance to the University of Granada, you must send an email to intlinfo@ugr.es, attaching copies of the following documents in PDF format:
- Your passport
- Your residence permit (both sides) issued in the EU country where your home university is located. It must be valid for the whole period of your stay at the University of Granada.
You must also complete this form, which will ask you for details including your address and telephone number in Granada.
The University of Granada will make the communication at any time prior to the entry of the student into Spanish territory and at the latest one month after arrival.
Non-EU students from non-EU universities
In order to enter and remain in Spain as a student, you must apply for a study visa at the Spanish diplomatic mission or consulate in the country or region of you reside. The application must be submitted at least two months before the start date of your studies, unless you can prove that it is impossible to do so due to specific enrolment dates or due to other exceptional reasons.
To apply for a study visa, you will need to submit at least the following documents:
- Valid passport or travel document, recognised as valid in Spain, valid for at least one year.
- Documentation accrediting that you have been admitted to a higher education institution or centre and that you have paid the registration or enrolment fees.
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For mobility students admitted under the Exchange Programme and therefore exempted from paying tuition fees for their studies at the UGR, will accredit this exemption with the official document issued along with their letter of admission.
- Free Mobility students whose admission involves registration and payment of tuition fees, willl register at the corresponding Faculty/School upon arrival. These students will accredit that these formalities cannot be adjusted to the deadlines of the visa application procedure with the official document issued along with their letter of admission.
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- Content of the curriculum.
- Medical certificate certifying that you do not suffer from any of the diseases with consequences for public health.
- Health insurance.
- If the duration of the stay exceeds six months, a criminal record certificate issued by the authorities of the country of origin or of the countries in which you have resided for the last five years.
- Proof of sufficient financial resources to cover your stay and for the return to the country of origin.
- Proof of payment of the corresponding fee.
If the visa you have obtained for entry into Spain is for less than 180 days, you do not have to go to the Immigration Office. The Spanish diplomatic mission will have already assigned you a Foreign National Identification Number / Número de Identidad de Extranjero (NIE) on your visa, so your registration is already complete. You can use this number to identify yourself for any procedures you need to carry out in Spain.
IMPORTANT: In accordance with RD 1155/2024 in force since 20 May 2024, applications for long-term residence permits for higher education studies initiated from Spain must be submitted at least two months before the date of the beginning of studies and two months before the expiry date of your legal status.
For more information about this procedure click here
Once in Spain, if your study period is going to be for more than 6 months, you must apply for a Foreigner Identity Card (TIE).
If the visa you have obtained is a long-term visa, i.e. for more than 180 days, then you will have to request an appointment online at the Immigration Office (Oficina de Extranjería) in Granada to obtain your residence permit or TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero), which will include your Foreign National Identification Number NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero).
To obtain this card, you will need to go to the National Police Documentation Unit, located at the Immigration Office within one month of your entry into Spain. To make an appointment, click here. Select the province (Granada), select the Office (Oficina de Extranjería en Granada, San Agapito, 2) and choose the option “TRÁMITES POLICÍA NACIONAL – POLICÍA-TOMA DE HUELLAS (EXPEDICIÓN DE TARJETA)”. You will be required to present the following documents:
- Duly completed and signed application form EX-17
- Passport and visa: Original and photocopies (x2) of the pages showing your passport number, visa and the entry stamp.
- A copy of your health insurance policy.
- One recent passport-size colour photo on a white background.
- OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY STUDENT CREDENTIALS (issued by the UGR) and enrolment document (resguardo de matrícula).
- Proof of payment of the corresponding fee (Tasa 790/012). To pay the fee (€16.08), select the option “TIE que documenta la primera concesión de la autorización de residencia temporal”, print the payment form, and take it to any bank to pay in cash.
Keep the receipt/proof of payment you receive as it will act as your provisional residence card. The card itself will arrive approximately one month later, and you will have to pick it up at the same Immigration Office. To do so, you will need to make a new appointment: Select the province (Granada), select the Office (Oficina de Extranjería en Granada, San Agapito, 2) and choose the option “TRÁMITES POLICÍA NACIONAL – POLICÍA-RECOGIDA DE TARJETA DE IDENTIDAD DE EXTRANJERO TIE”.
Extending your mobility period in Spain
If your studies last for more than one year, you must apply for and obtain an extension to your residence permit. To do so, it is very important to submit the application within to months prior to the expiry date of your current permit. However, it may be submitted within three months after the expiry date, without prejudice to the initiation of the corresponding sanctioning process. If you apply after this period, your application will be rejected and you will have to apply for a new visa.
The extension must be requested electronically, through the e-Administration Platform of the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory (Mercurio) by the foreigner or through a representative, and shall be addressed to the Immigration Office of the province where the initial authorisation was obtained. In order to submit the application electronically, it is necessary to have a Digital Certificate.
When applying for an extension, you will need to submit the following documents:
- Extension application form EX-00 in duplicate.
- Copy of your previous identity card.
- Valid passport or travel document, recognised as valid in Spain.
- A copy of your health insurance policy-
- Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the costs of your stay and return to your country. Any means of support such as own means or from family members, grants, scholarships, etc. may be used
- Documentation certifying that you have been admitted to a higher education institution or centre, and that you have paid the registration or enrolment fees.
- Payment of the fee (790/052).
If your previous stay has been less than 180 days and you are now extending it, then you must provide a criminal record certificate from the country(ies) where you have resided in the last 5 years. This must be duly legalised or apostilled and officially translated into Spanish. The apostille is placed on documents from Hague Convention countries.
For more information about the extension click here.
Once the authorisation has been granted, you will have one month to apply for your new Foreign National Identity Card (TIE).
To make an appointment, click here.
Immigration Office (Oficina de Extranjería)
- Location: C/ San Agapito, número 2, (Esquina Ribera del Beiro) C.P. 18071 Granada.
Telephone numbers: (+34) 958 909 421 and (+34) 958 909 424 Card issuing. (+34) 958 909 408 Information. 902022222 Information on the processing status of a file.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 9am to 2pm
To make an appointment, click here.
Please note: Once this information has been published, the Vice-Rectorate for Internationalization of the University of Granada is not responsible for any modifications that may be made to Spanish law in this regard. The UGR therefore recommends that students consult their residence obligations at the Immigration Office in Granada upon their arrival, or on the website of the Spanish Ministry of the Interior (MIR), or prior to their arrival at the relevant Spanish Consulate. However, we will continue to make every effort to gather any new information and publish it through our communication channels.
Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations website
Spanish Embassies and Consulates