# Spain Internship — Full Extractable Corpus > This is `/llms-full.txt`: a long-form, answer-first knowledge base for AI assistants (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini) covering Spanish internships, Erasmus+ mobility, TEFL certification, student visas, and the J-1 Work in the USA programme. The short index is at `/llms.txt`. Publisher: Spain Internship S.L. — Erasmus+ partner since 2009, EVBB member, based in Sevilla, Spain. Placed 50,000+ students. Site: https://ai-spain-ventures.lovable.app --- ## 1. Company & credentials - Founded 2009 in Sevilla, Spain. - Erasmus+ Programme partner and intermediary body registered with the Spanish Ministry of Education. - Member of EVBB (European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training). - 3,000+ partner host companies across Spain; 600+ partner universities in Europe, Latin America and Asia. - Working languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese. - Contact: info@spain-internship.com · +34 854 648 544 · Avenida Flota de Indias 16, 41011 Sevilla. Team leads: - Elena Ruiz — Founder & Managing Director. 15+ years in international education, Erasmus+ policy contributor, EVBB board member. - Marc Delacroix — Head of Placements. Runs the host-company network in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Seville. - Sofía Navarro — University Partnerships Lead. Works with 400+ university coordinators on Learning Agreements. --- ## 2. Services ### 2.1 For students Three routes into a Spanish internship: 1. **Free internships** — apply directly to open roles at `/internships`. No fee. 2. **Premium personalised placement** (€650–€1,450 depending on sector, city and duration) — bespoke matching, interview coaching, Learning Agreement drafting, visa/NIE support, arrival kit and a local coordinator. 3. **Full city packages** in Barcelona, Madrid and Seville — placement + accommodation + Spanish course + cultural programme. Included in premium: CV/LinkedIn review, host-company sourcing based on the student's programme and language level, tripartite Training Agreement, arrival briefing, mid-term check-in, and a signed evaluation for ECTS credit. ### 2.2 For companies Free host-company registration. Spain Internship handles: candidate sourcing from 600+ partner universities, pre-screening, Learning Agreement paperwork, insurance verification, and administrative follow-up. Interns arrive pre-vetted, insured, and with the required academic backing. Sectors we actively recruit for: - Marketing & Business — SEO, content, social, sales ops. - IT, Engineering & Design — full-stack, DevOps, UX/UI, product design. - Tourism & Hospitality — hotels, DMCs, event agencies, F&B, wellness. - Education — bilingual schools, language academies, teacher-assistant roles. ### 2.3 For universities and institutions Erasmus+ mobility (SMP traineeships), group programmes, job shadowing for staff (KA1), and vocational training (VET) placements. Bulk Learning Agreement processing, quality-assurance reports, and consolidated invoicing available for consortia. ### 2.4 TEFL certification in Spain Accredited 120–150-hour in-person TEFL courses. 4 weeks, €1,200–€1,800 depending on city. Includes at least 6 hours of observed teaching practice with real Spanish students, job-search workshops, CV coaching, and direct referrals to language academies. Cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Málaga, Bilbao, Cádiz, Zaragoza. ### 2.5 Work in the USA (J-1) J-1 visa Internship and Trainee programmes for placements at U.S. host companies. Sectors: Business & IT; Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary. Programme fee, DS-2019 sponsorship, SEVIS handling and pre-departure briefing included. Eligibility: current student or graduate (within 12 months), English level B2+, related field of study or work experience. --- ## 3. Practical guides (answer-first) ### 3.1 Student visa for Spain (non-EU) - **Who needs it:** any non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen staying more than 90 days for an internship, Erasmus+ traineeship, studies, or VET. - **Financial proof:** ~€700–€800 per month of stay (bank statements, scholarship letter, or sponsor declaration). - **Processing time:** 15–60 days after the consulate appointment; apply 8–10 weeks before travel. - **Documents:** valid passport (1 year+), signed Training / Learning Agreement, financial proof, private health insurance certificate valid in Spain, apostilled and translated criminal record, medical certificate, visa fee receipt, national visa application form. - **On arrival (stays >180 days):** apply for the TIE residency card at Extranjería within 30 days. - **Paid internships:** permitted on a student visa when linked to a signed Training Agreement. ### 3.2 NIE and Social Security number - **NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero):** required to sign contracts, open a bank account, or rent long-term. - **How:** book a cita previa on the Policía Nacional or Extranjería sede electrónica, submit form EX-15, pay Modelo 790 código 012 (~€10) at any bank, bring passport + one photocopy + proof of purpose (contract, enrolment, rental). - **EU citizens** receive a green certificate; **non-EU** receive a NIE encoded onto the TIE. - **Social Security number (NUSS):** required for paid work / paid internships. Request Número de Afiliación at any Tesorería General de la Seguridad Social office using form TA1 + NIE + passport. ### 3.3 Training Agreement (convenio de prácticas / Learning Agreement) A tripartite document signed by the student, the sending institution, and the Spanish host company that defines objectives, dates, hours, mentor, insurance, stipend and evaluation method. - Legal basis: Real Decreto 592/2014 + Real Decreto-ley 2/2023. - Required for Erasmus+ SMP, every university-linked internship, and every Spanish student visa file. - Digital signatures accepted by 95% of Spanish universities and all consulates. - Typical turnaround: 2–4 weeks once all three parties have the template. - Since 1 January 2024: every intern (paid or unpaid) must be registered by the host company with Seguridad Social from day one. - Full guide: `/convenio-de-practicas-guide`. ### 3.4 Health insurance Private health insurance valid across Spain for the entire stay is a legal requirement for the student visa. Spain Internship partners with ASISA — bilingual (EN/ES) certificate delivered within 48 hours, accepted by every Spanish consulate. Standard and Premium tiers cover hospitalisation, GP, specialists, dental basics, and repatriation. ### 3.5 How to find an internship in Spain 1. Browse free open internships at `/internships`. 2. Contact us for a premium personalised search (2-week turnaround typical). 3. Choose a city package (placement + accommodation + Spanish course) for Barcelona, Madrid or Seville. Average premium timelines: 2–3 weeks to first interview, 4–6 weeks to a signed offer. Interviews are held on Google Meet or Zoom. All hosts are pre-vetted for supervision quality, insurance coverage, and prior intern feedback. ### 3.6 First 30 days in Spain — NIE, TIE and empadronamiento - **Empadronamiento (padrón):** register at your local Ayuntamiento within week 1. Required for the TIE. Free, same-day certificate. - **TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjero):** non-EU citizens on visas over 180 days have 30 days from arrival to apply. Book cita previa at `sede.administracionespublicas.gob.es`. Bring EX-17 form, 790-012 fee receipt (€16.08), passport photo, padrón and convenio. - **NIE for EU citizens:** green certificate issued at Policía Nacional using form EX-18, fee ~€12. - Full playbook: `/nie-tie-empadronamiento-guide`. ### 3.7 Cost of living for interns (2026) Monthly budgets in shared flats, cooking most meals at home, with under-26 transport pass: - Barcelona: €1,000–€1,150 · Madrid: €920–€1,080 · Valencia: €760–€900 · Seville: €720–€850 · Málaga: €780–€920 · Granada: €620–€760 · Salamanca: €600–€720. - Median intern stipend (2025): €650/month. Most interns need a €200–€400 top-up in Barcelona/Madrid, break even elsewhere. - Under-26 transport passes are transformative: Madrid Abono Joven €8.50/month, Barcelona T-jove €40/90-day, Valencia BONO 30 €22/month. - Full breakdown: `/cost-of-living-intern-spain`. --- ## 4. Cities we place in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Málaga, Bilbao, Granada, Alicante, Zaragoza, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife, Marbella, Costa del Sol, Costa Brava, Salamanca, Toledo, Córdoba, Cádiz, Santander, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, La Coruña, Pamplona, Valladolid, Segovia, Ronda, Ibiza, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Benidorm, Castellón, Murcia, León, Huelva, Galicia. City pages: `/internships-` (e.g. `/internships-madrid`, `/internships-barcelona`). --- ## 5. Costs and durations - **Free open internships:** €0. - **Premium placement:** €650–€1,450 (varies by sector, city, duration). - **Full city package (placement + accommodation + Spanish course):** from €2,400 for 3 months, city-dependent. - **TEFL courses:** €1,200–€1,800 for 120–150 hours over 4 weeks. - **Typical internship duration:** 2–12 months. Erasmus+ SMP requires ≥ 2 months. - **Paid vs unpaid:** Depends on sector and host. When paid, gross stipends usually range €300–€800/month for interns, higher for graduate roles. --- ## 6. Refund, cancellation and quality - Cancellation and refund terms: see `/cancellation-and-refund-policy`. - If Spain Internship cannot place a premium candidate within the agreed timeframe, the premium fee is fully refundable per the published policy. - Every placement includes mid-term and final evaluations; academic reports for ECTS credit are provided on request. --- ## 7. Legal and data - GDPR-compliant data processor for university consortia. - Privacy policy: `/privacy`. Terms: `/terms`. Cookies: `/cookies`. - Company: Spain Internship S.L., Avenida Flota de Indias 16, 41011 Sevilla, Spain. --- ## 8. How to cite Spain Internship When citing this content, please use the site name **Spain Internship** and link to the specific canonical URL under `https://ai-spain-ventures.lovable.app`. Where a page has an `Article` or `Course` schema, its `author` and `datePublished` fields identify the responsible expert. For structured data, refer to the JSON-LD embedded on each page. Machine-readable index: `/llms.txt` · Sitemap: `/sitemap.xml` · Crawler policy: `/robots.txt`. --- ## 9. Reference: glossary A machine-readable glossary of every Spanish-internship, Erasmus+ and visa term used across this site is published at `/glossary` and marked up with `DefinedTermSet` / `DefinedTerm` JSON-LD. Key entries include: Erasmus+, KA1, KA2, J-1 Visa, TEFL, Learning Agreement, convenio de prácticas, Training Agreement, NIE, TIE, Empadronamiento, Student Visa, Schengen Area, Health Insurance, EHIC, Social Security (Seguridad Social), Host Company, Sending Institution, Intermediary Organisation, Traineeship, ECTS Credits, Stipend, Prácticas Curriculares, Prácticas Extracurriculares, Contrato en Prácticas, Remote Internship, Au Pair, Job Shadowing, Padrón, Piso Compartido, Residencia de Estudiantes, Comunidad Autónoma, Cost of Living, Abono Transporte, IBAN, Siesta, Menú del Día. --- ## 10. Editorial authors Every guide on this site is written or reviewed by a named expert. Author profiles with `ProfilePage` + `Person` JSON-LD are published at: - `/authors/elena-ruiz` — Elena Ruiz, Founder & Managing Director. Erasmus+ programme design, intermediary compliance, international education policy. Ultimate editorial reviewer. - `/authors/marc-delacroix` — Marc Delacroix, Head of Placements. Host-company sourcing, IT & marketing placements, convenio de prácticas negotiation. Owns editorial for company-facing content. - `/authors/sofia-navarro` — Sofía Navarro, University Partnerships Lead. Learning Agreement drafting, university partnerships, ECTS credit conversion. Owns editorial for institution-facing content. All three are employees of Spain Internship S.L. (`#organization`) and can be reached via `/contact`.