Study Stay

The extension of the study stay authorisation is aimed at all foreign nationals who wish to continue their academic training in Spain and need to extend the validity of their current permit.

This procedure is key to ensuring the continuity of the study programme once the Foreigner Identity Card (TIE) is close to expiry. The application must be submitted within 2 months prior to the expiry date of the TIE, or during the 3 months subsequent to it.

Regarding extension limits, the following conditions must be taken into account according to the type of programme:

• One extension:

  • Voluntary service.

  • Training activities, such as:

    • Language assistant.

    • Spanish or co-official language studies.

    • Preparatory courses for selective tests for specialised healthcare training.

    • Technical aptitude certification or professional qualification.

    • Grade C professional certificates (levels 2 and 3).

• Two extensions:

  • Higher education.

  • Post-compulsory secondary education.