If you want to study abroad, you need a valid passport from your country that will last at least six months after your planned return date. If you don't have a passport, or if your passport is about to expire, make sure you apply or renew it as soon as you can! U.S. citizens can visit the U.S. Department of State's website for more information about passports and processing time.

U.S. citizens planning to study in Spain for more than 90 days are required to obtain a student visa prior to their departure. For study programs lasting 90 days or less, a visa is not necessary. For further information visit the offical website of the Spanish consulate in the U.S.