Can I apply for a Student Visa while in Spain on a Travel Visa?
Can I apply for a Student Visa while in Spain on a Travel Visa? I was wondering if it is possible to get a Travel Visa and then apply for a Student Visa while I am in Spain. I could have my parent send or forward the paper work from the US while I am in Spain if that is a requirement. The reason for wishing to do this, is that I am going to take a CELTA (Cambridge English Teaching to Adults) course and I do not know if it qualifies me for a Student Visa, therefore I must take the course on a Travel Visa and hope to extend my stay with a Student Visa (while I study Spanish at a University) and while doing that, hopefully getting work with the University to tutor English as I will then hold my CELTA certificate.....(I read a post that said you can work with the university while on a Student Visa) I also hope to seek employment in a private EFL or ESL school in Spain while I am on Student Visa. I have heard it is difficult for an American to get a work permit but that it is very possible....If you look hard enough (As some schools are willing to send the proper forms stating that no EU national could fill the position they have) This is some trouble but they say that some schools prefer a native American to teach English if the schools students are planning to work or travel to America. So basically, I hope to travel to Spain on a Travel Visa and take CELTA, then apply for a Student Visa to attend a university (to learn Spanish and hopefully make some money tutoring), during which process I shall be seeking more long term employment and then apply for a Work Visa. Any help with all of this would be far more than greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for taking any time to help me. EU is a tough nut to crack for Americans (or any non EU's) Good luck to all in the same boat!
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wait , no you cannot . http://www.spain-visas.com/Spain-Student-Visas-pag2.htm
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There is no way you be allowed to look for employments while in Spain under EU laws. The private school would have to prove that they couldn't get anyone from the any of the 27 other EU countries to teach English in Spain. Also the employer has to prove to that he/she has advertise the job in the EU. Also you cannot enter Spain on a apply student visa then travel visa. You can only get one or the other. Most of the T.E.F.L teachers in Spain are either British or Irish working there. With a degree as well as having the CELTA certificate or a Masters in T.E.F.L. No red tape to employ other EU citizens.
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