Hello,

I am an Indian national, currently in UK on Tier 1 visa. I have a contract job offer for an year from University of Oviedo in Spain as a Research Engineer. Since I was told that getting work visa is bit difficult, I am looking to enter the country with student visa. I have also referred to spanish consulate website where one point says 'Only applicants with permanent residency in the UK may apply at this consulate general. May I please know if I can apply the visa from the UK or from my home country (India)?