Before Arriving To Barcelona

1. Accommodation

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2. Visa

Citizens from EUROPEAN UNION (EU), European Economic Area citizens (EEA) and Swiss do not need any special requirements prior to departure. Citizens from other nationalities should ask for a Visa type "D" at the Spanish Embassy before leaving their country. This Visa is valid for three months (90 days) or six months (180 days).

Important: If you enter the country without a Visa or with a tourist Visa you will not be able to obtain the Targeta d´Estudiant (residence permit).

Recognition and evaluation service of individual awards from overseas.

You must have a university degree to accede to our programs. The homologation depends on country. For further information about homologation of your title visit the next links:

• Post Degree Academy web page.
• Ministry of Education and Science web page, mec.es

4. How to arrive at Barcelona

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When you arrive at Barcelona

1. Registration

You must go to "Formació continuada" (Escola de Postgrau How to arrive 3rd floor) to formalize your register (masters, postdegree, etc.) Check the Post Degree Academy web to know what you need.

2. Residence permit requirements

Once you have obtained the Visa, if you are planning to stay longer than three months, you have to apply for the "Targeta d´Estudiant" (one year student residence permission card) within the first 30 days of your stay in a European country.

In order to obtain the Targeta d´Estudiant you have to bring to the International Relations Office:

• your passport (original and copy)
• visa copy
• photocopy of the entrance seal
• university registration (application form and proof of payment)

Important: If you enter the country without a Visa or with a tourist Visa you will not be able to obtain the Targeta d´Estudiant.

3. Open a bank account

You can open a bank accountat the UAB (Autonomous Barcelona University). Financial entities in the campus.

How to move in Barcelona

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Language - Barcelona - Cataluńa

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I W P (International Welcome Point)

The International Welcome Point provides information for students, lecturers, administrative staff and services staff from other countries.

Campus de Bellaterra - Plaça Cívica
Tel. +34 93 581 22 10 · FAX: +34 93 581 25 95
Open from 9.30 to 19
E-mail: international.welcome.point@uab.es