plinky

I would like to apply to study a PhD in Spain. I have one police caution from about three years ago for fraud by misrepresentation. I don't know if it matters, or even if I am recalling correctly, but I'm pretty sure I wasn't arrested.

I would hate to be offered the PhD after a thorough application process, and then turned down a visa. That would be ultra depressing, and I would prefer if my chances are not good, not to apply at all.

Can anybody offer any relevant information? or tell me where I can find it?

Thanks

Rosemary

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MikeJ

Where are you from? If from an EU member state then you don't need a visa.

plinky

I'm from UK. I know i wouldn't need a visa for up to 90 days, but the course would be three years long.

mikelincs

You don't need a visa. full stop. If you get accepted on the course you just move over.

MikeJ

EU freedom of movement - you still don't need a visa. If you are going to live in Spain then you will have to become a tax resident after 6 months - you will also need to show that you can support yourself without recourse to state funds and this will include health insurance etc. I don't know what the arrangements for Social Security contributions etc for students but I'm sure someone will be along soon.

Have you asked the University? They will deal with overseas students and post-grads all the time and will know exactly what you need to do.

plinky

Am i interpreting this incorrectly?

http://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consula.../Estudiar.aspx

mikelincs

Yes, you are reading that incorrectly, that does not apply to people from EU countries who have the right to live, work and study in another EU country.

plinky

well ive never been so happy to be wrong. The PhD is not in immigration policies btw