In short: the student stay lets you pursue higher or post-compulsory studies in Spain; it requires admission to an official centre, financial means and health insurance, and allows working up to 30 h/week in higher studies (RD 1155/2024).
In person or by representative? The source does not specify the modality: depending on the case it may be applied for from abroad (visa at the consulate) or from Spain; by default prepare to appear in person and check at inclusion.gob.es.
Requirements:
- Not being an EU citizen or in an irregular situation.
- Being admitted to an official study centre in Spain.
- Sufficient financial means and private health insurance valid in Spain.
- If the stay exceeds 6 months: no criminal record and a medical certificate.
Work: a student-stay holder may work up to 30 hours a week (employed or self-employed) when pursuing higher studies. Family members accompanying the student cannot work.
Duration: it can be multi-year (matching the official programme's length); extensions have been simplified.
Official source: Immigration Regulation (RD 1155/2024); student-stay sheet at inclusion.gob.es.
Informational only; exact requirements and documents vary — check the official source and a professional for your case.