Changes in immigration regulations: requirements for applying for a study visa or authorization

According to the new regulations, the study visa (from the country of origin) or the initial authorization for a stay for studies (from Spain) must be requested at least 2 months before the start date of the academic activity.

Justified exceptions to the 2-month deadline:

The following situations will be accepted as justified reasons for not meeting this minimum deadline:

1. Late admission: being admitted to the academic program within the 2 months prior to the start of the activity.
2. Waiting list: being on a waiting list for the requested program.
3. Late funding or scholarship: receiving confirmation of funding or a scholarship at a date that prevents meeting the established deadline.
4. Change of academic option: not being admitted to the first choice of studies and subsequently opting for another alternative.
5. Authorization to cease employment: obtaining permission from the employer to leave a previous job at a date that does not allow to meet the deadline.
6. Delays in documentation due to external causes: being unable to access the necessary documentation for reasons attributable to the issuing country (e.g., administrative delays or lack of availability).
7. Other duly justified causes, as long as they can be confirmed.

 

 

 

The International Support Service (ISS) is an office from the International Relations Area intended to support international students, teachers, researchers and administrative staff as well as their family members.

The mission of the International Support Service (ISS) is to offer support services in practical matters to international UAB students and international teaching, research  and administrative staff, as well as their families, in order to improve the quality of their stay in Barcelona and at the UAB and thus facilitate their academic and/or professional performance..