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Visas, study and residence — rules and documents explained in plain language.
How to get a Spanish student visa (type D)
Spanish student visa D under RD 1155/2024: who can apply from Spain, documents, funds, insurance, TIE, work rights and common mistakes. Updated for 2026.
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Spain: Schengen visa C for tourism and studies up to 90 days
Tourism, language courses, summer schools and internships in Spain for up to 90 days: who needs a Schengen visa C, who travels visa-free, documents, minors.
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Spain residence permits: six main routes to legal status
Digital Nomad, student, Highly Qualified, entrepreneur and family reunification permits in Spain, plus NIE, TIE and renewals. Updated October 2026.
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Spain: non-lucrative residence, arraigo, NIE/TIE and renewals
Non-lucrative residence, arraigo after the 2025 reform and 2026 updates, NIE vs TIE, student to work, family of Spanish citizens and renewals.
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UK tourist visa: Standard Visitor visa or ETA
Do you need a UK Standard Visitor visa or an ETA? Fees, documents, step-by-step application, decision times and common refusal reasons.
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UK student visa: requirements, fees and how to apply
UK Student visa, Child Student visa and Short-term study visa: CAS, funds, English level, fees, health surcharge, dependants and step-by-step guide.
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USA: B1/B2 visitor visa for tourism and business
US B1/B2 visa guide: who needs it vs ESTA, where to apply, DS-160, documents, interview questions, fees and common mistakes. Updated for 2026.
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USA: F-1 and M-1 student visas
US student visa guide: F-1 vs M-1 vs J-1, Form I-20, SEVIS fee, DS-160, finances, interview questions and 2026 rule changes.
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China visas: which one to choose for tourism, study, business, work, family or transit
How to choose a Chinese visa by purpose: 30-day visa-free entry, 240-hour transit, L, F, M, X1/X2, Z, Q/S and G, with documents and tips.
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China student visas: X2 for short-term and X1 for long-term study
X2 or X1? Which Chinese student visa fits your programme, the documents you need, how to apply, fingerprints, minors and the residence permit step.
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Singapore visas: tourism, study and work
Who needs a Singapore entry visa and who does not, the SG Arrival Card, the Student's Pass and work passes (EP, S Pass) with 2026–2027 salary rules.
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How to get an Australian visa: tourism, study and work
Australian visas in 2026: eVisitor, ETA or Visitor 600, Student 500, Skills in Demand 482 and working holiday visas - documents, fees and tips.
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Visas for 10 countries: tourism, study and work
Visa guide for Australia, Singapore, Japan, Spain, France, Italy, Canada, New Zealand, India and South Korea - rules for UK, EU and Latin American citizens.
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