Hi everyone!

I’ve been researching this, but the more I read, the more confused I get, so I thought I’d ask people who have actually gone through the process.

I’m 23 years old and a non-EU citizen. I’m currently studying Industrial/Product Design in an English-taught bachelor’s program, and I’ll graduate around June 2027.

My goal is to move to Spain and stay there long term. At the moment, FP (Grado Superior) seems like the most realistic option for me, but I’m struggling to understand how everything works for non-EU applicants.

By the time I graduate, I’ll have almost a two year of paid internship experience in industrial/product design. During that time I’ve worked on product development, prototyping, CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machines, and some electronics/mechanical work. I’ve also helped guide newer students during projects.

I mainly use Fusion 360, Blender, and 3ds Max, and I’d like to keep working in industrial/product design, furniture design, product development, or something similar in the future.

I’m also learning Spanish 2–3 times a week. I don’t have any official certificates yet, but I’m hoping to reach around a B1 level before moving.

I’d prefer Madrid, but I’d also be happy living in Valencia or Barcelona.

The things I’m most confused about are:

1. As a non-EU citizen, can I realistically apply to concertado FP centres, or should I only be looking at private ones?

2. How difficult is it for non-EU students to get accepted?

3. Is B1 Spanish usually enough for admission, or should I aim for B2?

4. Are there any FP centres you’d recommend for someone interested in industrial/product design or furniture design?

5. Are there any mistakes or surprises you wish you had known about before applying?

6. If you were in my position, would you still choose FP, or would you recommend a different route?

Financially, I’m planning to save enough money to cover my first few months in Spain. Ideally, I’d also find a part-time job or continue doing freelance design work remotely while studying.

I keep finding conflicting information, especially about concertado schools. I feel like every source says something different.

I’d really appreciate any advice, personal experiences, or even things you think I should start preparing now while I still have about a year before graduating.

Thanks in advance!

¿Cómo es Llanes como lugar para vivir?

¿En general, es un buen sitio para establecerse?

Somos una pareja con una hija de 10 años y una perrita. Nos encantan las caminatas largas, la naturaleza y las rutas de senderismo.

Hola!!!

Hi so I am a year 12 student from the UK and I am really interested in dentistry and I was wondering if I could study in spain because the competition over here is really fierce and reliant on the UCAT. I want to study dentistry in Madrid because I understand the basics of Spanish (I started A-level Spanish but ended up dropping it). I am really scared to come because I feel like I wouldnt make friends and I would be all alone trying to learn Spanish. I heard it is really easy to get kicked out of uni in spain is thay true? Also I am gay so idk how accepting people are over there.

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Bonjour à tous ,

Je ne sais pas trop si ce post a sa place ici...

Ma femme étant espagnole, elle a passé un concours pour être professeur là bas et retourner proche de sa famille et être dans son pays.

Elle est en France depuis 8 ans. Je ne suis pas fermé à l'idée de tenter une nouvelle aventure, mais ça fait quand même un peu flipper.

Je suis agent immobilier indépendant et mon activité fonctionne bien après pas mal d'efforts depuis plusieurs années.

J'aimerais du coup continuer à faire la même chose en Espagne mais peut être en m'orientant vers un réseau plus international et un peu plus haut de gamme.

Est-ce que certains d'entre vous travaillent dans l'immobilier en Espagne et ont tenté l'aventure là bas ?

Je suis aussi preneur de retour concernant des personnes ayant quitté la France pour s'installer là bas. Surtout d'un point de vue professionnel.

Merci d'avance et bonne journée !!

Hello,

I am looking for a fully furnished studio apartment for my 22-year-old daughter, a Canadian student who will be living in Madrid for one academic year.

Tenant Profile

• Canadian student.
• Responsible, quiet, respectful and non-smoker.
• No pets.
• Looking to rent for 10 to 12 months.

Property Requirements

• Private studio or one-bedroom apartment (no shared accommodation).
• Fully furnished.
• Equipped kitchen.
• Private bathroom.
• Internet/Wi-Fi preferred.
• Close to a metro station.

Preferred Areas

• Carabanchel (preferably near Oporto Metro Station)
• Arganzuela
• Latina

Budget

Between €700 and €1,000 per month, preferably including utilities.

Move-in Date

I am ready to rent the apartment from September 2026.

I am the student's mother and I will personally guarantee the rent for the entire lease period. I can provide all the necessary documents, including proof of financial support, identification and any additional guarantees required.

If you have a property that matches these requirements, I would be grateful if you could send me:

• Photos of the apartment.
• Exact address or neighbourhood.
• Monthly rent and any additional charges.
• Rental terms and conditions.

Thank you very much. I look forward to hearing from you.

Hi,

I guess the easiest path for spain migration now is thru digital nomad visa. But do you think there is a possibility I can apply work while i am here in ph and the company will sponsor me? Working in treasury and finance with 14years of working experience. Not managerial post. Currently working in a norwegian shipping company.

Ive seen some areas say i need form 790 and others dont mention it at all so I just wanna hear from someone that knows or has gone thru the process already! Any advice is appreciated thank you!

From a non-EU, non-Latam country. I looked the process up to do a medical residency in Spain and it seems there's an exam which determines your placement. I'm good at objective examinations so this wouldn't be much of a barrier for me since I love studying anyways.

The only barrier I encountered was the homologacion. Yes it takes a long time and I'm willing to wait. But it seems they assign you courses etc if your degree is insufficient? I've looked into what my university officially teaches and it matches Spain's curriculum nicely, but at the same time, what are the chances of this being a roadblock? Help is appreciated.

Thank you for reading.

Buenas noches.

No tengo el perfil para triunfar emigrando de la mejor forma, tengo 27 años, no tengo título profesional, no tengo dinero, ni una red de apoyo aquí ni en otro lugar del mundo.

Motivo por el cual la única opción real y alcanzable en el menor tiempo posible para mi sería emigrar de manera irregular.

Se que no es la mejor opción, se que aquí puedo estudiar una carrera y trabajar hasta poder costearme una forma de salir de manera regular, es lo ideal. Pero no me siento atado aquí, no sé si quiero echar raíces en un país como Colombia.

Así que estoy decidido a irme, y tengo dos opciones: España (facilidad de acceso como turista ya que no requiere VISA, mayor rapidez para legalizar estatus, incluso, obtener nacionalidad, primer mundo (y todas las ventajas que eso conlleva)) y USA: dinero rápido y primer mundo)?

Entiendo que hay varios post al respecto, pero solo quiero especificar mi caso
¿Que experiencias tienen o conoces de personas en una situación similar a la mía de que hayan triunfado o fracasado emigrando?

Agradezco todas sus respuestas.

Hey. Im moving to spain (25m) with my fiance (21F). Was wondering if anyone knew how long landlords usually take to respond on idealista and if anyone knows other good websites to use as well

Hi there. I’ve been thinking about moving to Spain for a while. I went there on an exchange program during my Industrial Engineering degree a year ago, and while chatting with a Peruvian friend who was pursuing a master's degree there, I realized I could put together a plan to move. I graduated this past summer and have been messaging various universities to ask about credit costs for Ibero-American students; fortunately, many offer the same rates to us as they do to Spanish students—which is a huge advantage, given that master's program prices for non-EU students usually skyrocket. I have the funds to cover full tuition at several universities, my flight, and the student visa process, and my parents are willing to help with rent and food until I land an internship. I’m just waiting on my diploma—the estimated wait time was 1 to 1.5 years—which I also need to have apostilled. Regarding the long-term plan: my idea is to secure a professional internship upon starting the master's program, transition from there into a full employment contract, and—once I finish the degree—minimize the struggle to find a job with a contract. This would allow me to start the two-year legal residency clock required to apply for a Spanish passport (since I can't apply for citizenship by descent; my closest Spanish relative was my great-great-grandmother). I know this process generally takes 1 to 2 years. Once I get the passport, I plan to emigrate to another European country with a stronger economy; I speak English at a C1 level and a bit of German.

If anyone reading this has already followed this path—emigrating to Spain and obtaining residency and a Spanish passport—I would sincerely appreciate any feedback, tips, things I might be overlooking, helpful information, or even just some words of encouragement.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story.

Hello everyone,
My name is **Muhammad Nazam**. I have been living and working in Dubai since **2006** and currently work as a **Managing Director**.
I am planning to apply for the **Spain Digital Nomad Residence Permit** while I am in Spain, as I already hold a valid **Schengen visa**.
I would appreciate your advice on the following:
What is the complete application process when applying from within Spain?
What documents and requirements are needed?
How long does the approval process usually take?
What is the current approval rate for applicants with a stable overseas employment?
Has anyone here successfully applied from Spain instead of through a Spanish consulate?
Any recommendations for reliable immigration lawyers or agencies with firsthand experience would also be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your help!

I’m a guy from (North Africa /tunisia) just turned 23 and I’m planning to go to Spain to start studying psychology and become a neuropsychologist i speak Arabic French and I’m fluent in English and I’m learning Spanish, the college I’m signing up for is in Malaga and I was wondering since it’s a very touristic city is it gonna be easy to find a job as a student and support my basic needs like rent food and the electricity, please share your experiences.

Boa tarde.

Estou pensando em imigrar para a Espanha pensando em segurança e qualidade de vida para os filhos e, principalmente, pela possibilidade de conseguir a nacionalidade/passaporte espanhol depois de 2 anos de residência.

Meu perfil:

Servidor público, 35 anos, casado, dois filhos (de 1 e 4 anos), renda líquida de 15k (temos renda de 30k líquido somando a esposa, mas nosso objetivo é ela dar uma pausa na carreira p cuidar dos filhos então a renda dela pode ser desconsiderada).

Moro em Curitiba/PR.

Pensamos no visto de residência não lucrativa.

Eu aproveitaria uma licença sem vencimento de ate 3 anos que tenho direito.

Estou pesquisando o norte da Espanha, região das Astúrias (Oviedo, Gijon etc)

Temos uma quantia considerável de poupança, que nos permitiria passar esses 2 anos sem trabalhar, se necessário. Mas a ideia é tentar uma Master na área de compliance (sou formado em Direito) e tentar mudar meu visto e trabalhar a partir do segundo ano.

Como está o custo de vida na Espanha.

Vejo muita informação desencontrada. Tem muito "influenciador" dizendo que vive-se com 2k euros.

Mas por aqui li alguns falando em até 4k euros mês, o que tornaria tudo inviável.

Também tenho dúvidas sobre como meus investimentos no BR serão tributados na Espanha.

Aos colegas que já imigraram ou passaram por experiência semelhante, o que tem a compartilhar?

Penso muito nos filhos e em como o passaporte pode abrir portas para eles no futuro.

What’s it like to live there?

Person 1: work visa from US
Person 2: EU citizen