Guía para estudiantes internacionales / Practical Guide for international students - Universidad Nebrija

23 Arrival in Madrid From the airport to downtown Subway (Metro ) Take line 8 (pink) from airport terminals T1,T2, T3, or T4 to the Nuevos Ministerios station. Then check The subway map to choose the easiest way to get to your destination. The subway supplementary fare to or from the airport is 3 € + the price for a single-ride ticket, called a “billete sencillo”. Bus Airport Express It directly connects the airport with the downtown (Cibeles at night) 24 hours a day throughout the year. 5 € per trip. Taxi The taxi fare to the downtown area of Madrid is approximately 30 €. Fare to or from the airport may include a 5.50€ additional charge. The taxi driver will rarely accept a bill over 100 €, so be sure to have small bills available small bills available. It is also advisable to ask for a receipt indicating the cab identification, the route taken and fare paid. Uber In Madrid it is possible to request transportation through the Uber application. Public Transportation Card Tickets can be acquired in underground stations and at Tobacco shops. The monthly ticket is for 30 calendar days and has significant discounts. For more information on other types of subway tickets: MULTI CARD . There are two ways to obtain the monthly pass: Online: Through a n online application. You will receive the card at the address indicated on the application within approximately 7 to 15 days. In person, by requesting an appointment calling 012 or at the Public Transportation Card Management Offices. On the day of the appointment, you must go to the corresponding office with the indicated documents (with the exception of the photo, which will be taken at the office). The card will be given to you on the spot. Foreigner Identity Card Students must request the stay and the foreigner's identity card. For this, they must request an appointment at th e Foreign Residents Office , online. The visa is valid for three months Before the end of this period, it will be necessary to request an appointment through the Electronic Headquarters of the Secretary of State for Public Function [Sede electrónica de Secretaría de Estado de Función Pública] ( Press here ) to obtain the TIE Upon issuance of the card (TIE), you will obtain the residence permit as student for the entire study period. It is recommended that this appointment be requested as soon as you arrive in Spain. The Foreigner Identity Card (NIE) must be requested by students with a visa for a period exceeding 6 months. For more information, check the Madrid Foreign Residents Office website. If you need the Participation Letter in the course for this process, you can request it in the Academic Coordination department. Citizens of a Member State of the European Union who will reside in the territory of the Spanish State for a period of over three months are obliged to request their registration in the Central Registry of Foreigners . More information.