Spain · Student
Spain Internship permit
First stay: 1 yr
Residence authorization for internships (Sheet 21)
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Key facts
Internship permit is a student route for Spain. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- €90 ≈ $100
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Government fees€90 ≈ $100
- EUR 90 (≈ $100)National long-stay visa (type D) processing fee, collected in euros or local currency; some nationalities pay a different amount under reciprocity.
Shown, not spent€600+/mo ≈ $670
- EUR 600 a month (≈ $670)100% of the monthly IPREM (2026 IPREM EUR600 (≈ $670)), or 50% where accommodation is paid in advance, when the internship is under an agreement rather than a work contract; 75% for the first relative and 50% for each further one.
RenewalRenewable, 2 years max
With a hosting agreement the permit lasts up to 12 months and can be renewed once, to two years in total.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
Long-term residence needs five years of continuous legal residence; absences of up to 6 consecutive months (10 in total, or 18 for work) do not break continuity.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
The host entity files electronically; applicants abroad then obtain a visa, and those lawfully in Spain with a study stay can apply there.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route is capped at 2 years in total
- Needs a place at a school or university in Spain
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant graduated from higher education in the last two years or is studying for such a degree.
- The internship is in the same field and level as the degree, under an agreement or contract with a host entity.
What you must show1
- Without an internship work contract, means of EUR600 (≈ $670) per month (100% of the 2026 IPREM).
Documents2
- Form EX-04 signed by the host entity, passport, and proof of the degree or current studies.
- Health insurance and the signed internship agreement or contract with programme, duration and supervision.
Steps1
- The host entity files electronically and the decision takes 30 days; applicants abroad then obtain the visa.
After you arrive1
- With an agreement the permit lasts up to 12 months and can be renewed once, to a total of two years.
What happens at day 183
How Spain decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 2 years in total
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in a calendar yearPresence in Spanish territory; sporadic absences count unless tax residence in another country is proven.
- Foreign-source income
Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source income.
All tax rules for Spain Tax records checked
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Health insurance and the signed internship agreement or contract with programme, duration and supervision
- Money to show
This route asks for savings of €600+ a month ≈ $670.
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Residence authorization for students or recent graduates admitted to an internship at a Spanish host entity under an internship agreement or contract. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- Savings of at least EUR 600 a month (≈ $670) · 100% of the monthly IPREM (2026 IPREM EUR600 (≈ $670)), or 50% where accommodation is paid in advance, when the internship is under an agreement rather than a work contract; 75% for the first relative and 50% for each further one. 1 2
- A fee of EUR 90 (≈ $100) · National long-stay visa (type D) processing fee, collected in euros or local currency; some nationalities pay a different amount under reciprocity. 3
Requirements
- The applicant graduated from higher education in the last two years or is studying for such a degree. 1
- The internship is in the same field and level as the degree, under an agreement or contract with a host entity. 1
- Without an internship work contract, means of EUR600 (≈ $670) per month (100% of the 2026 IPREM). 1
- Form EX-04 signed by the host entity, passport, and proof of the degree or current studies. 1
- Health insurance and the signed internship agreement or contract with programme, duration and supervision. 1
- The host entity files electronically and the decision takes 30 days; applicants abroad then obtain the visa. 1
- With an agreement the permit lasts up to 12 months and can be renewed once, to a total of two years. 1
Stay
- With a hosting agreement the permit lasts the agreement length up to 12 months and can be renewed once, up to two years in total. With an internship contract it follows the contract.
- First stay: up to 12 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
The internship with the host entity.
Family
The authorization does not provide family reunification.
Official sources
- Sheet 21 - Residence authorization for internships · Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration · checked 2026-10-10
- Monthly and annual values of SMI and IPREM 2026 · Public Employment Service (SEPE) · checked 2026-10-10
- Orden AUC/891/2024 setting the fees for processing visas · Official State Gazette (BOE) · checked 2026-10-11
- Real Decreto 1155/2024, Regulation of Ley Orgánica 4/2000: consolidated text (in force 20 May 2025) · Boletín Oficial del Estado · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2024-11-20
Internship permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internship permit | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Student visa | – | – | Yes |
| Student permit Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| D3 study visa Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Internship permit?
Savings of at least EUR 600 a month (≈ $670). 100% of the monthly IPREM (2026 IPREM EUR600 (≈ $670)), or 50% where accommodation is paid in advance, when the internship is under an agreement rather than a work contract; 75% for the first relative and 50% for each further one. A fee of EUR 90 (≈ $100). National long-stay visa (type D) processing fee, collected in euros or local currency; some nationalities pay a different amount under reciprocity.
How long can I stay on the Internship permit?
With a hosting agreement the permit lasts the agreement length up to 12 months and can be renewed once, up to two years in total.
Can I work on the Internship permit?
The internship with the host entity.
Can I bring my family on the Internship permit?
The authorization does not provide family reunification.
Who can apply for the Internship permit?
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Internship permit lead to permanent residence in Spain?
Time on the Internship permit counts toward permanent residence in Spain, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence.
How are Internship permit holders taxed in Spain?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Internship permit. The standard rules apply: Residents are taxed on worldwide income, including foreign-source income. Savings income (interest, dividends, gains) is taxed at 19% to 30% combining the state and regional portions; the general scale has a state portion of 9.5% to 24.5% plus a regional portion.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 4 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Sheet 21 - Residence authorization for internships · Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration · checked 2026-10-10
- Monthly and annual values of SMI and IPREM 2026 · Public Employment Service (SEPE) · checked 2026-10-10
- Orden AUC/891/2024 setting the fees for processing visas · Official State Gazette (BOE) · checked 2026-10-11
- Real Decreto 1155/2024, Regulation of Ley Orgánica 4/2000: consolidated text (in force 20 May 2025) · Boletín Oficial del Estado · checked 2026-10-10
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