{"id":36850,"date":"2025-03-12T13:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/academiacontacto.com\/?p=36850"},"modified":"2025-02-20T13:07:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T13:07:59","slug":"spain-faq-essential-info-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/academiacontacto.com\/es\/spain-faq-essential-info-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain FAQ for first time students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0If you live outside Spain and you are planning to visit us in Madrid to study in an Intensive Spanish Course, this post is for you! We answer FAQ<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be wondering&#8230; : frequently asked FAQs<\/span><\/h2><p><b>Do I need a visa to travel to Spain?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citizens of the EU, UK, North America, and many other countries can enter Spain for up to 90 days without a visa. Ensure to check the specific requirements for your nationality before travelling.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spain.info\/en\/travel-tips\/visa-passport\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain\u2019s tourism page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is a great place to start. If you are applying for a long term course with student visa and still have doubts, we always recommend you to consult a specialized lawyer. That way, you will avoid any issues and your process will go smoothly.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What is the best time to visit Spain?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to visit Spain is either the fall (September to October) or spring (April to June). The weather is not too extreme during these periods and crowds are considerable smaller than in summer.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What are the major airports in Spain?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major airports that get you to our schools are Madrid-Barajas (MAD), Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), M\u00e1laga-Costa del Sol (AGP), Alicante-Elche Miguel Hern\u00e1ndez (ALC).<\/span><\/p><p><b>What languages are spoken in Spain?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spanish (Castilian) is the official language across Spain. But don\u2019t be surprised to hear other regional languages like Catalan, Valencian, Basque, and Galician are also spoken. And also, in Madrid you will hear a lot of English and French!<\/span><\/p><p><b>What is the best was to travel around Spain?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain has an extensive train system the connect all major cities throughout the country. Due to Spain\u2019s geographic location, the train system is rarely affected by delays and cancellations in other European countries. You can do further distances by the national airline, Iberia, or take advantage of low cost flights!<\/span><\/p><h2>More FAQ<\/h2><p><b>What is the electrical outlet type in Spain?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain uses Type C and F outlets with a standard voltage of 230V.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Can I use my credit card in Spain?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Yes, credit cards are widely accepted, though some smaller establishments may prefer cash. If this is your first time living in Spain for a longer period of time, the first question you need to ask yourself is if you really need to open a Spanish bank account. If you are coming to work, then you will definitely need one to receive your salary. However, if you are an international student who is only staying for a few months you might not necessarily need one. That being said, Non-EU citizens will always save costs by opening a Spanish bank account, as they won\u2019t have to deal with all the fees that come with using a foreign card abroad.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Can I use my mobile phone in Spain?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the EU Roaming agreement, SIMs from other EU countries will work in Spain at no extra charge. SIM from outside the EU will be subject to high roaming charges. By far, prepaid SIM cards are the most common and widely preferred option for young internationals and expats in Spain. Especially for those moving to Spain for a period of 12 months or less.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What is the time zone in Spain?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain is in the Central European Time Zone (CET), which is UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What are the drinking laws in Spain?<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The legal drinking age is 18. 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