Does time on a student visa count toward long-term residence?

Periods of legal stay in Spain as a student do not usually count fully toward long-term residence. Spanish rules generally allow only part of your study time to be credited toward the five-year total.

If you plan to move from a student stay to long-term residence, factor in that your study years may count at a reduced rate. Time on work, family or other residence permits is generally counted in full, so plan your route accordingly.