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Spain Residence authorisation for traineeships

11 facts quoted from the official source

A qualifying recent higher-education graduate or current higher-education student may undertake a traineeship in Spain under an eligible traineeship agreement or contract.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
7
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementAn eligible traineeship agreement or traineeship employment contract with a host entity is required.
  • Financial meansThe applicant must have sufficient resources for the applicant and accompanying family during residence.
  • Minimum ageLaw 14/2013 requires an adult applicant for a residence authorisation under its international-mobility section.
  • Prior qualificationsThe route is tied to current higher education or a qualifying higher-education qualification obtained within the statutory recent-graduate period.
  • Who qualifiesThe applicant must be a third-country national within the Law 14/2013 traineeship regime.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceThe applicant must have public insurance or private health insurance with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.
  • Passport or travel documentA valid passport or travel document recognised by Spain is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rights during studyThe authorisation permits only the approved traineeship activity.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathLawful residence may count toward long-term residence where the statutory continuity and status conditions are met.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeThe official procedure requires payment of the applicable processing fee; the amount depends on the application and current tariff.checked 2026-07-27
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Spain?
The official source states: A qualifying recent higher-education graduate or current higher-education student may undertake a traineeship in Spain under an eligible traineeship agreement or contract.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must have sufficient resources for the applicant and accompanying family during residence. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Lawful residence may count toward long-term residence where the statutory continuity and status conditions are met.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: The applicant must have public insurance or private health insurance with an insurer authorised to operate in Spain.

Every answer is quoted from the official boe.es page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source boe.esLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Spain government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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