Foreign students working in Spain: appointment booking
Direct answer
Holders of study stay authorisations may work for pay within hourly limits, usually up to thirty hours per week, when the permit or compatibility authorisation allows. Working without authorisation is a serious breach.
Key facts
- Usual limit of 30 paid hours per week.
- Curricular internships linked to the study programme.
- Compatibility authorisation may be required.
- Does not replace a full work permit after graduation.
Our explanation
Dónde pedir cita
How to book town hall or immigration appointments, online channels and waiting times.
Canales
Municipal website, immigration office, National Police or official portal depending on procedure.
Documentación para la cita
Bring originals and copies listed in appointment confirmation.
Plazos de espera
May take weeks in busy provinces; plan ahead.
Si no hay cita
Check walk-in registration only if the town hall allows it.
Después de la cita
Keep receipt and verify certificate details are correct.
Step by step
- Identify competent authority.
- Access appointment system.
- Select procedure and date.
- Attend with documents.
- Verify details on certificate or receipt.
Requirements
- Valid study stay authorisation.
- Active enrolment.
- Part-time contract.
- Compatibility if the card does not mention work.
FAQ
Can I be self-employed as a student?
Compatibility covers employment; self-employment follows a different route.
Does work count for roots?
Study time counts partially; irregular work does not help.
Unpaid internships?
Curricular ones may be unpaid if the programme provides; paid extracurricular ones count.
Do I need a separate NIE?
The NIE appears on your student card.
Official sources
Verified primary references. Our explanation is independent and does not replace official regulations.